Nagas
Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge.
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It is said that the first nagas were created as immortal guardians by the Eldar, and when they Fell, the nagas deemed themselves the rightful inheritors of their masters' treasures and magical lore. Other legends tell that the naga's creators were, in fact, a different race than the Eldar. Industrious and driven, nagas occasionally venture out from their lairs to track down magic items or rare spellbooks.
Nagas never feel the ravages of time or succumb to sickness. Even if it is struck down, a naga's immortal spirit reforms in a new body in a matter of days, ready to continue its eternal work.
Benevolent Dictators and Brutal Tyrants. A naga rules its domain with absolute authority. Whether it rules with compassion or by terrorizing its subjects, the naga believes itself the master of all other creatures that inhabit its domain.
Rivalry. Nagas have a long-standing enmity with the yuan-ti, with each race seeing itself as the epitome of serpentine evolution. Though cooperation between them is rare, nagas and yuan-ti sometimes set aside their differences to work toward common objectives. However, yuan-ti always chafe under a naga's authority.
Immortal Nature. A naga doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Bone Naga
In response to the long history of conflict between the yuan-ti and the nagas, yuan-ti created a necromantic ritual that could halt a naga's resurrection by transforming the living naga into a skeletal undead servitor. A bone naga retains only a few of the spells it knew in life.
Environment
Ruins
Token
Bone Naga
Large undead, lawful evil
- Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 58 (9d10 + 9)
- Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 16 (+3)
- Proficiency Bonus +2
- Saving Throws
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Damage Resistances
- Damage Immunities poison
- Condition Immunities charmed,exhaustion,paralyzed,poisoned
- Skills
- Senses darkvision 60 ft.,passive Perception 12
- Languages Common plus one other language
- Challenge 4
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.
Spellcasting. The naga is a 5th-level spellcaster (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks) that needs only verbal components to cast its spells.
If the naga was a guardian naga in life, its spellcasting ability is Wisdom, and it has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
3rd level (2 slots): bestow curse
If the naga was a spirit naga in life, its spellcasting ability is Intelligence, and it has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): charm person, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person
3rd level (2 slots): lightning bolt
Guardian Naga
Wise and good, the beautiful guardian nagas protect sacred places and items of magical power from falling into evil hands. In their hidden redoubts, they research spells and hatch convoluted plots to thwart the evil designs of their enemies.
A guardian naga doesn't seek out violence, warning off intruders rather than attacking. Only if its foes persist does the naga attack, accosting enemies with its spells and poisonous spittle.
Environment
Desert, Forest, Ruins
Token
Guardian Naga
Large monstrosity, lawful good
- Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 127 (15d10 + 45)
- Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 19 (+4) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 19 (+4) 18 (+4)
- Proficiency Bonus +4
- Saving Throws Dex +8,Con +7,Int +7,Wis +8,Cha +8
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Damage Resistances
- Damage Immunities poison
- Condition Immunities charmed,poisoned
- Skills
- Senses darkvision 60 ft.,passive Perception 14
- Languages Celestial,Common
- Challenge 10
Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its hit points. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spit Poison. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 15/30 ft., one creature. Hit: The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The naga is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse, clairvoyance
4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement
5th level (2 slots): flame strike, geas
6th level (1 slot): true seeing
Spirit Naga
Spirit nagas live in gloom and spitefulness, constantly plotting vengeance against creatures that have wronged them -- or that they believe have wronged them. Lairing in dismal caverns and ruins, they devote their time to developing new spells and enslaving the mortals with which they surround themselves. A spirit naga likes to charm its foes, drawing them close so that it can sink its poisonous fangs into their flesh.
Environment
Ruins, Underdark
Token
Spirit Naga
Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
- Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
- Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+4) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3)
- Proficiency Bonus +3
- Saving Throws Dex +6,Con +5,Wis +5,Cha +6
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Damage Resistances
- Damage Immunities poison
- Condition Immunities charmed,poisoned
- Skills
- Senses darkvision 60 ft.,passive Perception 12
- Languages Abyssal,Common
- Challenge 8
Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its hit points. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The naga is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person
3rd level (3 slots): lightning bolt, water breathing
4th level (3 slots): blight, dimension door
5th level (2 slots): dominate person