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TECUZIZTECATL
Clinging to the wall of a water-filled chamber inside
the Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan is Tecuziztecatl, also
known as the Lord of Snails. This giant slug is not only
intelligent, it's capable of speech. If faced with enemies
that are too much of a threat for it, the slug might offer to
provide assistance, or it might submerge itself to avoid
further harm.
THAYAN APPRENTICE
The Red Wizards have a number of helpers that super-
vise tasks in the Doomvault (Dead in Thay). Thayan
apprentices have a measure of spellcasting ability, and
many strive to become full-fledged wizards one day.

ThCUZIZTECATL
Large monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 102 (12dl0 + 36)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., swim 30 ft. THAYANAPPRENTICE
Medium humanoid (human), any non-good alignment
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
17 (+3) 10 (+O) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Skills Deception +3, Stealth +2 Speed 30 ft.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities acid STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 13 10 (+O) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 13 (+l) 11 (+O)
Languages Olman, Primal
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Skills Arcana +4
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Thayan
Amphibious. Tecuziztecatl can breathe air and water.
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Glowing. Tecuziztecatl sheds dim light within 20 feet of itself.
Flexible. Tecuziztecatl can enter a space large enough for a Me- Doomvault Devotion. Within the Doomvault, the apprentice
dium creature without squeezing. has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or
frightened .
Spider Climb. Tecuziztecatl can climb difficult surfaces, in-
cluding upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Spellcasting. The apprentice is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spell-
ability check. casting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with
spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
ACTIONS
Cantrips (at will):.fire bolt, mage hand, prestidigitation,
Multiattack. Tecuziztecatl makes two pseudopod attacks. shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): burning hands, detect magic, mage ar-
Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
mor, shield
target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
2nd level (3 slots): blur, scorching ray
Spit Acid (Recharge 4-6). Tecuziztecatl exhales acid in a 30-foot
ACTIONS
line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a
DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) acid damage on a Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (ld4 + 2) piercing damage.

APPENDIX B I CREATURES