columns: 2
forcecolumns: true
layout: Basic Pathfinder 2e Layout
source: "Pathfinder Bestiary 3"
name: "Nyktera"
level: "Creature -1"
 
alignment: ""
size: "tiny"
trait_01: [[fey]]
trait_02: [[good]]
trait_03: [[sprite]]
modifier: 6
perception:
  - name: "Perception"
    desc: "+6; Low-Light Vision"
languages: "Common, Fey; speak with bats"
skills:
  - name: "Skills"
    desc: "Acrobatics: +5, Diplomacy: +5, Stealth: +5"
abilityMods: [-3, 3, 0, 0, 2, 3]
speed: 10 feet,  fly 40 feet
sourcebook: "_Pathfinder Bestiary 3_"
ac: 15
armorclass:
  - name: AC
    desc: "15; __Fort__ +2, __Ref__ +7, __Will__ +6"
hp: 10
health:
  - name: ""
  - name: HP
    desc: "10; __Weaknesses__ cold iron 2"
abilities_top:
  - name: ""
 
  - name: "Speak with Bats"
    desc: "  A nyktera can communicate with bats and use Diplomacy to [[Actions/Make an Impression|Make an Impression]] on bats and [[Actions/Request|Request]] things from bats."
 
  - name: "Wrath of Spurned Hospitality"
    desc: "  A nyktera whose hospitality is betrayed becomes enraged at the violation of a fundamental aspect of their fey nature. They must succeed at a DC 20 Will check save or begin involuntarily attacking the traitor. At the end of each of their turns, if they choose, they can attempt another Will save to end the effect; otherwise, the effect lasts until the traitor is subdued or leaves the nyktera's presence. As long as their righteous fury lasts, the nyktera gains a +2 status bonus to attack and damage rolls for their fist Strikes.\n\n[[Bestiary Effects/Effect_ Wrath of Spurned Hospitality|Effect: Wrath of Spurned Hospitality]]"
 
abilities_mid:
  - name: ""
attacks:
  - name: ""
 
  - name: "**Melee** `pf2:1` Fist"
    desc: "+7 (agile, finesse, magical)\n__Damage__  1d6 - 3 bludgeoning"
 
  - name: "**Ranged** `pf2:1` Ultrasonic Pulse"
    desc: "+7 (magical, range 20 feet)\n__Damage__  1d4 sonic"
 
  - name: "Primal Innate Spells"
    desc: "DC 17, attack +9; __1st __  _[[Spells/Heal|Heal]]_\n__Cantrips__  __(1st)__ _[[Compendium.pf2e.spells-srd.Item.kl2q6JvBZwed4B6v|Dancing Lights]]_, _[[Spells/Ghost Sound|Ghost Sound]]_"
 
name: Nyktera
creatures:
  - 1: Nyktera

Nykteras, or bat sprites, are gentle sprites known for their affectionate nature and incredible hospitality. Nykteras share features with bats, but the type of bat varies by location, as nykteras tend to form small colonies in locations with bats similar to their own nature. A nyktera’s sense of hospitality is such that they’re willing to share with any who need it, even bitter foes. However, violating a nyktera’s hospitality is one of their greatest taboos, inviting rare anger and retribution from the nyktera who was wronged, as well as their large extended family.


Tiny winged fey with intense curiosity and adventurous spirits, sprites often find themselves in risky situations and shenanigans belying their stature. While their pixie and grig cousins are most common, numerous additional types of sprites were born from the faerie realm of the First World. These include draxies, melixies, and nykteras, each of which shares commonalities with a different animal or magical creature.