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body and snakes for arms.
creature immune to being charmed.
This malison is the type that has a human head and
to shake or slap tt awake. This magical sleep has no effect on a
and argue for a slow, cautious approach in all matters.
target awakens if it takes damage or if someone uses an action
or attacks by hostiles. They oppose reckless behavior
magical sleep and be unconscious for 10 minutes. A sleeping
the ongoing effort to protect their cities from discovery
succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or fall into a
plan to take over humanoid governments, as well as in
creatures that it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must
Pit masters are deeply involved in the race's long-term
Merrshaulk's Slumber (1/Day). The yuan-ti targets up to five
of their people.
believe that they are best equipped to achieve the goals
Hit: 5 (ld4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
are the most traditionalist in attitude among yuan-ti and
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
from his slumber by sacrificing humanoids to him. They
attacks using its snake arms.
a pact with the god Merrshaulk and seek to rouse him
Multiattack (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti makes two bite
Pit masters are yuan-ti malison priests that have made
ACTIONS
YUAN-Tl PIT MASTER
rebuke, invisibility, misty step, unseen servant, vampiric touch
1st-3rd level (23rd-level slots): command, counterspe/1, hellish
poison spray
each damage roll).friends, guidance, mage hand, message,
Cantrips (at will): eldritch blast (range 300 ft., +3 bonus to
ing warlock spells:
slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the follow-
13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC
Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti is a 6th-level
damage to the target.
melee attack on its turn, it can deal an extra 16 (3dl0) poison
Poison's Disciple (2/Day). The first time the yuan-ti hits with a
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 13). The yuan-ti
Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti's i, nnate
isn't transformed. It doesn't change form if it dies.
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 5 (1,800 XP)
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
passive Perception 11
Senses darkvision 120 ft. (penetrates magical darkness),
Condition Immunities poisoned
Damage Immunities poison
Skills Deception +5, Stealth +4
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +5

14 (+2)
16 (+3)
14 (+2)
16 (+3)
13 (+l)
12 (+1)
CON
CHA
WIS
INT
STR
DEX
Speed 30 ft.
Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16)
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Medium monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan.ti), neutral evil
YUAN-TI PIT MASTER
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