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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox creature
|name=Nessa
| name = Nessa
|title=
| image = <gallery>
|image=[[File:Nessa.png|350px|alt=Nessa the Displacer-Beast]]
Nessa.png|In-game
|STR=18
Portrait Nessa.png|Portrait
|DEX=15
</gallery>
|CON=16
| race = [[Displacer beast]]
|INT=6
| level = 5
|WIS=12
| size = Medium
|CHA=8
| type = [[Beast]]
|level=7
| e hp = 59
|race=[[Displacer Beast]]
| t hp = 85
|HP=110
| t hp = 110
|AC=16
| ac = 16
|size=Medium
| movement m = 12
|weight=140 kg /  lbs
| weight kg = 140
|initiative=2
| str = 18
|passive=
| dex = 15
{{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}
| con = 16
{{PAS|Evasion}}
| int = 6
{{PAS|Extra Attack}}
| wis = 12
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
| cha = 8
|location=[[Gauntlet of Shar]]
| passives = Darkvision, Evasion, Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack
|type=Beast
|allies=[[Yurgir]]
|alt-file=Displacer Beast Model.png
|alt-file-px=300
}}
}}
'''Nessa''' is a [[Displacer Beast]] who can be found in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].
'''Nessa''' is a [[Displacer Beast]] who can be found in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].
{{DiQ|I am his love.|Nessa|, talking about Yurgir}}
== Involvement ==
Nessa will try to lead the party into an ambush with [[Yurgir]]. If the party chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}.
Investigating the spider carcass ({{SkillCheck|Investigation|14}}, then [[Arcana]] DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed into being Yurgir's pet with succubus spittle.
=== With Speak with Animals ===
If the party investigated the spider carcass, they can detect a similar spell in Nessa's breath and can attempt to convince Nessa to turn against Yurgir by passing one of the following checks:


== Interactions ==
* {{Dialogue option|The orthon sold you to me. I'm your master now.|roll=Deception|dc=16}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}}
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|Nessa will try to lead the player into an ambush with [[Yurgir]]. If the player chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using [[Speak with Animals]].
* {{Dialogue option|You only love your master because he's been dosing this meat. He's manipulating you.|roll=Persuasion|dc=16}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}


Investigating the spider carcass ([[investigation]] DC 14, then [[Arcana]] DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed with succubus spittle into being Yurgir's lover. Using this information, she can be turned hostile against you and the entire demon camp ([[Deception]] or [[Persuasion]] DC 16). Succeeding an additional check ([[Persuasion]] DC 30) will subdue her and turn her into an ally if you attack the demons later on.}}
Curing Nessa of the spider carcass meat, using anything that removes {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Poisoned}} conditions will also do the trick.


== Related Quests ==  
Otherwise, the party can only have a discussion about master/slave relationships and her "love" of Yurgir.
* [[Break Yurgir's Contract]]
 
* [[Kill Raphael's Old Enemy]]
=== Without Speak with Animals ===
If spoken to without speak with animals, the party can only deduce that there is something off about the displacer beast:
 
* {{Dialogue option|''Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look.''|roll=Nature|dc=16}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look.''|tags=Druid, Ranger|roll=Nature|dc=16|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Make eye contact with the beast.''|roll=Animal Handling|dc=16}}
 
And then make another check for more clues, or pet the beast:
* {{Dialogue option|''Give it a scratch behind the ears.''}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Reach out to stroke one of its tentacles.''}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Look around to see who it might be in love with.''|roll=Perception|dc=16}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Check the ground for signs of other paw prints.''|roll=Investigation|dc=16}}
 
== Combat ==
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{Feature box|Tentacle Whip (Displacer Beast)}}
{{Feature box|Displace (Displacer Beast)}}
{{Feature box|Illusory Copy}}
 
== Related quests ==
* {{Quest|Kill Raphael's Old Enemy}}
** {{SubQuest|Break Yurgir's Contract}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.
* Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.
* {{blur|Nessa has the condition ''Succubitic Seduction''.}}
 
=== Gallery ===
<gallery heights="250">
Displacer Beast Model.png|Nessa's ingame model.
</gallery>


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Nessa (displacer beast)|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Nessa (displacer beast)|long}}
[[Category: Characters in Act 2]]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 9 November 2024

Nessa is a Displacer Beast who can be found in the Gauntlet of Shar.

Portrait Nessa.png
“
I am his love.
„
— Nessa, talking about Yurgir

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Nessa will try to lead the party into an ambush with Yurgir. If the party chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using Speak with Animals Speak with Animals.

Investigating the spider carcass ( DC 14 Investigation check, then Arcana DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed into being Yurgir's pet with succubus spittle.

With Speak with Animals[edit | edit source]

If the party investigated the spider carcass, they can detect a similar spell in Nessa's breath and can attempt to convince Nessa to turn against Yurgir by passing one of the following checks:

  • [DECEPTION] The orthon sold you to me. I'm your master now. (DC 16) Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
  • [PERSUASION] You only love your master because he's been dosing this meat. He's manipulating you. (DC 16) Karlach approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara approves +1

Curing Nessa of the spider carcass meat, using anything that removes Charmed Charmed or Poisoned Poisoned conditions will also do the trick.

Otherwise, the party can only have a discussion about master/slave relationships and her "love" of Yurgir.

Without Speak with Animals[edit | edit source]

If spoken to without speak with animals, the party can only deduce that there is something off about the displacer beast:

  • [NATURE] Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look. (DC 16)
  • [DRUID] [RANGER] [NATURE] Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look. (DC 16 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [ANIMAL HANDLING] Make eye contact with the beast. (DC 16)

And then make another check for more clues, or pet the beast:

  • Give it a scratch behind the ears. Karlach approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Gale approves +1
  • Reach out to stroke one of its tentacles.
  • [PERCEPTION] Look around to see who it might be in love with. (DC 16)
  • [INVESTIGATION] Check the ground for signs of other paw prints. (DC 16)

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Tentacle Whip Displacer Beast.webp
Tentacle Whip Tentacle Whip ()
D6 Bludgeoning.png 2d6 + 4 (6~16) Damage TypesBludgeoning
+
D6 Piercing.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesPiercing

Lash out with a sleek, spinous tentacle.

 Range: 3 m /  ft
Displace Displacer Beast.webp
Displace Displace ()
D8 Psychic.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesPsychic

Teleport yourself and a target to a nearby location, shredding the target's mind, and leaving behind an Illusory Copy of yourself.

 Range: 3 m / 10 ft
Illusory Copy.webp
Illusory Copy Illusory Copy ()
Create an illusory displacer beast to attack nearby enemies.
 Range: 18 m /  ft

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Nessa's ingame model.

    Nessa's ingame model.

External links[edit | edit source]

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