Fire Form. The Zieti can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Any creature that touches the Zieti or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 4 (1d8) fire damage. In addition, the Zieti can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. The first time it enters a creature’s space on a turn, that creature takes 4 (1d8) fire damage.

With a touch, the Zieti can also ignite flammable objects that aren’t being worn or carried (no action required).

Illumination. The Zieti sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Multiattack. Zieti makes two attacks using its Talon action.

Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) bludgeoning damage and 3 fire damage.

Fiery Slam. The Zieti dashes towards a creature within 30 ft. in an attempt to slam against them. The Zieti makes a melee weapon attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 5 (1d6+2) bludgeoning damage and 9 (2d8) fire damage. The target also has to make a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone for one turn.

Flaming Shine. Zieti unleashes a bright, burning light. All creatures in a 20 ft. area centered on the Ziete have to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a fail, they take 14 (4d6) fire damage or half as much on a success.

Scorching Flare (Recharge 6). Zieti unleashes a scorching burst of energy. All creatures within 30 ft. of the Zieti have to make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw. On a fail, the creatures take 16 (3d10) fire damage or half as much on a success. Afterwards, the next instance of fire damage dealt by the Zieti is halved.