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upper body with a serpentine lower body instead of legs.
reach Sft.; one target. Hit: 6 (ld6 + 3) slashing damage.
This malison is the type that has a human head and
victims, and enjoy the company of undead.
Scimitar (Yuan-ti Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
manoid communities for the purpose of acquiring more
Hit: 5 (ld4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
rather than kill their opponents. They manipulate hu-
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
constant state of fear and dread. They pref er to terrify
attack and one scimitar attack.
in torturing prisoners and slaves, leaving them in a
Multiattack (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti makes one bite
The cruelest of all yuan-ti, nightmare speakers revel
and influence to make these visions come true.
ACTIONS
they interpret as prophecies, and then use their magic
points, the yuan-ti gains 9 temporary hit points.
esses receive nightmarish visions from Dendar, which
Sseth's Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to O hit
in exchange for power in the mortal worid. The priest-
feed their deity the fears and nightmares of their victims
illusory script
that make a pact with the Dendar the Night Serpent to
ness, detect thoughts, expeditious retreat,jly, hypnotic pattern,
Nightmare speakers are female yuan-ti malison priests
1st-3rd level (23rd-level slots): charm person, crown of mad-
prestidigitation
YUAN-TI NIGHTMARE SPEAKER
damage roll),friends, message, minor illusion, poison spray,
Cantrips {at will): eldritch blast (range 300 ft., +3 bonus to each
snake head.
ing warlock spells:
This malison is the type that has a human body and a
slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the follow-
and prone to flee at the first sign of trouble.
13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell
whisperers are known for being self-important, sneaky,
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC
their conflicting connections. Even among yuan-ti, mind
Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti is a 6th-level
lot of energy making sure neither of their allies learn of
middle ground between two factions, and thus spend a
age to the target.
attack on its turn, it can deal an extra 16 (3dl0) psychic dam-
Mind Fangs (2/Day). The first time the yuan-ti hits with a melee
against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws
3/day: suggestion
At will: animal friendship (snakes only)
components:
can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC l 3). The yuan-ti
Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti's innate
isn't transformed. If it dies, it stays in its current form.
the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying
a Medium snake or back into its true form. Its statistics are
Shapechanger. The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
passive Perception l 2
Senses darkvision 120 ft. {penetrates magical darkness),
Condition Immunities poisoned
Damage Immunities poison
Skills Deception +5, Stealth +4
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +5
14 {+2)
16 (+3)
l 6 (+3)
14 (+2)
12 (+2)
13 (+l)
DEX
WIS
STR
CON
CHA
INT
Speed 30 ft.
Hit Points 71 (13d8 + 13)
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Medium monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil
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