![[BastianThermandarPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Bastian Thermandar _Fire Genasi Cult Lieutenant | [[Cult of the Eternal Flame]] | [[Sigil]]_ ## Summary A fire genasi and one of [[Vanifer]]'s most trusted students in the [[Cult of the Eternal Flame]]. He first appeared in [[Waterdeep]], proposing an alliance with [[Kali]] to help recover her siblings, then led attacks on the party at [[Essimuth's Equipment]]. He died in the final battle at [[Cormag's Grove]] in [[Sigil]], when [[Vanifer]]'s Meteor Swarm killed most of her own cultists. %% ## Now _Deceased — killed at Cormag's Grove when Vanifer's Meteor Swarm caught her own cultists._ ## Connections **[[Vanifer]]** — his prophet and teacher; he secretly resented her. **[[Kali]]** — offered her a false alliance. **[[Fazil Talib]]** — shared information about [[Kali]]'s history with him. ## Background **The Alliance:** He approached [[Kali]] in [[Waterdeep]], claiming he wanted to help her recover her siblings. **The Assault:** He led attacks on the party at [[Essimuth's Equipment]]. ## Secret His offer to [[Kali]] was a cover — he was really after [[Vanifer]]'s magical dagger for himself, and privately resented the "prophet" he served. %% <!-- pota-statblock:auto --> ## Stat Block # Bastian Thermandar *Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil* **AC** 12 (15 with mage armor) | **HP** 78 (12d8 + 24) | **Speed** 30 ft. **CR** 8 (3900 XP) | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 15 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 9 (-1) | 18 (+4) | **Skills** Arcana +3, Deception +7 **Damage Resistances** fire **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 **Languages** Common, Ignan ### Traits _**Innate Spellcasting.**_ Bastian’s innate spellcasting ability is Constitution (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells: At will: produce flame 1/day: burning hands _**Spellcasting.**_ Bastian is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). Bastian knows the following sorcerer spells: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): misty step, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball 4th level (3 slots): dimension door, wall of fire 5th level (1 slot): hold monster ### Actions _**Dagger.** Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. *Source: Princes of the Apocalypse.* <!-- /pota-statblock:auto -->