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Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monster Manual (2014)
; surrender.
Forsaken Humanity. The yuan-ti were once humans who thrived in the earliest days of civilization and worshiped serpents as totem animals. They lauded the serpent’s sinuous flexibility, its
time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults
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within range. This corporeal form uses the Sea Serpent stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an abhorrent feature: an Enormous Mouth, Glowing Lantern, or Scaled Wings. The creature resembles a
creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ye cannot goad one of the serpent folk into hatred or fear, or evoke in it love or friendship. They may feign such things to cozen ye, but within they are always coldly, calmly calculating.
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; Elminster
The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Yuan-ti Yuan-ti are devious serpent folk devoid of compassion. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves
serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Yuan-ti Yuan-ti are devious serpent folk devoid of compassion. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves
serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
serpent god and pleases her with torture and sacrifice. Fenthaza has long resented Ras Nsi for hanging onto the threads of his humanity. Now her visions portend ruin at Ras Nsi’s hands, and she
Night Serpent. Fenthaza wants to murder Ras Nsi and obtain the crown from the tomb. The priest is patient and cunning, and she won’t take action against Ras Nsi unless the odds are stacked in her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
serpent god and pleases her with torture and sacrifice. Fenthaza has long resented Ras Nsi for hanging onto the threads of his humanity. Now her visions portend ruin at Ras Nsi’s hands, and she
Night Serpent. Fenthaza wants to murder Ras Nsi and obtain the crown from the tomb. The priest is patient and cunning, and she won’t take action against Ras Nsi unless the odds are stacked in her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
5. Fenthaza’s Quarters Two type 2 yuan-ti malisons stand guard in the corridor outside this room. Combat in the hallway alerts the yuan-ti broodguards in area 6, which arrive in 1 round. The room can
next to a stone urn covered with snake carvings. A creature with the head and upper body of a dark-skinned woman and the lower body of a serpent coils in the middle of the room.
Fenthaza, a yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
5. Fenthaza’s Quarters Two type 2 yuan-ti malisons stand guard in the corridor outside this room. Combat in the hallway alerts the yuan-ti broodguards in area 6, which arrive in 1 round. The room can
next to a stone urn covered with snake carvings. A creature with the head and upper body of a dark-skinned woman and the lower body of a serpent coils in the middle of the room.
Fenthaza, a yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
2. Hall of War Four pillars carved with serpent reliefs support the 20-foot-high ceiling of this large room, in the middle of which is an 18-foot-high statue of a coiled cobra, facing north. Torches
the basilisks from their hooks and lead them into battle like war hounds. If the alarm has not been raised but combat ensues here, one broodguard runs to sound the gong in area 9. If the triceratops is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
2. Hall of War Four pillars carved with serpent reliefs support the 20-foot-high ceiling of this large room, in the middle of which is an 18-foot-high statue of a coiled cobra, facing north. Torches
the basilisks from their hooks and lead them into battle like war hounds. If the alarm has not been raised but combat ensues here, one broodguard runs to sound the gong in area 9. If the triceratops is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
he’s received at the hands of the yuan-ti.) If the characters refuse her offer, the priestess attempts to use suggestion to sway whomever she perceives as the party’s leader. If that fails and combat
beneath one of the serpent statues in the temple. Within the space is the enclave’s treasure hoard, comprising 800 gp, 100 pp, 2 cloudy emeralds worth 500 gp each, a necklace of 22 chrysoprase beads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
character learns that Fenthaza had a prophetic dream about the Black Opal Crown, a treasure which the yuan-ti believe has the power to usher forth Dendar the Night Serpent. 76–90 Clean the yuan-ti nests in
broodguards, 2 basilisks, 1 triceratops If combat erupts, one broodguard tries to strike the gong in area 9, placing the entire temple on alert. If the gong is struck by someone else, all the yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
combat in this room hazardous. If a workbench is exposed to explosive force, such as that generated by a thunderwave or fireball spell, the bottles smash and create a 15-foot-radius sphere of poisonous
south door. Characters who search through the poisons can loot twenty doses of serpent venom, five doses of essence of ether, and five doses of torpor (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
character learns that Fenthaza had a prophetic dream about the Black Opal Crown, a treasure which the yuan-ti believe has the power to usher forth Dendar the Night Serpent. 76–90 Clean the yuan-ti nests in
broodguards, 2 basilisks, 1 triceratops If combat erupts, one broodguard tries to strike the gong in area 9, placing the entire temple on alert. If the gong is struck by someone else, all the yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
combat in this room hazardous. If a workbench is exposed to explosive force, such as that generated by a thunderwave or fireball spell, the bottles smash and create a 15-foot-radius sphere of poisonous
south door. Characters who search through the poisons can loot twenty doses of serpent venom, five doses of essence of ether, and five doses of torpor (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
he’s received at the hands of the yuan-ti.) If the characters refuse her offer, the priestess attempts to use suggestion to sway whomever she perceives as the party’s leader. If that fails and combat
beneath one of the serpent statues in the temple. Within the space is the enclave’s treasure hoard, comprising 800 gp, 100 pp, 2 cloudy emeralds worth 500 gp each, a necklace of 22 chrysoprase beads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Ella doesn’t participate in the combat. Gnolls. The gnolls fight to the death, cackling maniacally all the while. Cart and Dretches. The cart is a Large object with AC 15, 27 hit points, and immunity to
distract enemies in combat. A character who makes a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check can convince the mastiff to stay out of the fight and find shelter. Hezrou. On its turn, the demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Ella doesn’t participate in the combat. Gnolls. The gnolls fight to the death, cackling maniacally all the while. Cart and Dretches. The cart is a Large object with AC 15, 27 hit points, and immunity to
distract enemies in combat. A character who makes a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check can convince the mastiff to stay out of the fight and find shelter. Hezrou. On its turn, the demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
People of Setessa The populace of Setessa live in a beautiful paradise, and they’re prepared to fight to the death to protect it. The constant training in archery, falconry, riding, and close combat
tower of the serpent nestles at the center of Setessa. Its wandering warriors travel the world, working on behalf of the Ruling Council. Their leader is Kallias, who was sold into slavery as a child. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
People of Setessa The populace of Setessa live in a beautiful paradise, and they’re prepared to fight to the death to protect it. The constant training in archery, falconry, riding, and close combat
tower of the serpent nestles at the center of Setessa. Its wandering warriors travel the world, working on behalf of the Ruling Council. Their leader is Kallias, who was sold into slavery as a child. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
42. The Chapel of Kukulkan (Koo-KOOL-kahn, the feathered serpent) Beyond the secret door, the passage bends around to the left. At the end of a narrow corridor hangs an ornate mirror, and a door is
creature believes that it is in deadly combat with a feathered warrior that has emerged from the mirror. This effect is like that of a phantasmal force spell, with the character battling a warrior that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
42. The Chapel of Kukulkan (Koo-KOOL-kahn, the feathered serpent) Beyond the secret door, the passage bends around to the left. At the end of a narrow corridor hangs an ornate mirror, and a door is
creature believes that it is in deadly combat with a feathered warrior that has emerged from the mirror. This effect is like that of a phantasmal force spell, with the character battling a warrior that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fort.” If combat erupts, Xolkin drinks his potion of invulnerability before leaping into the fray. The Zhents have no easy way to reach the keep and ignore it for the time being. That said, if the
with the symbol of the Zhentarim: a black winged serpent. He also carries a pouch that holds 4 pp, 13 gp, five 100 gp gemstones that he willingly trades for Kella’s life, and a potion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
resident owns a weapon and knows how to use it. A tight-knit fellowship of hardened warriors, locals revere gods of war and are distant toward visitors who have yet to prove themselves in combat or
serpent that arches over its snowy peaks, the mountains of Serpent’s Rise are home to several bariaur communities. Jek Thanol, a bearded bariaur wanderer (see Morte’s Planar Parade) with a jeweled eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
shape of winding serpents (50 gp), two matching shortswords with platinum filigree on the hilt and pommel in a similar serpent motif (25 gp each), and a stack of ten iron bars, each weighing 10
ornate platinum signet ring embossed with a snowdrop blossom (75 gp). The characters can recover the ring upon the meenlock’s death or notice it during combat with a successful DC 18 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
handling a constrictor snake. Around him stand three costumed tribal warriors. One, dressed as a winged serpent, holds a spear; another is dressed as a bear with razor claws; the third represents a coyote
tribal warriors in combat. The ten warriors of one side are painted black, while the ten others are done in red. Warriors that are animated will fight animated enemy warriors first, but once they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
handling a constrictor snake. Around him stand three costumed tribal warriors. One, dressed as a winged serpent, holds a spear; another is dressed as a bear with razor claws; the third represents a coyote
tribal warriors in combat. The ten warriors of one side are painted black, while the ten others are done in red. Warriors that are animated will fight animated enemy warriors first, but once they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
shape of winding serpents (50 gp), two matching shortswords with platinum filigree on the hilt and pommel in a similar serpent motif (25 gp each), and a stack of ten iron bars, each weighing 10
ornate platinum signet ring embossed with a snowdrop blossom (75 gp). The characters can recover the ring upon the meenlock’s death or notice it during combat with a successful DC 18 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fort.” If combat erupts, Xolkin drinks his potion of invulnerability before leaping into the fray. The Zhents have no easy way to reach the keep and ignore it for the time being. That said, if the
with the symbol of the Zhentarim: a black winged serpent. He also carries a pouch that holds 4 pp, 13 gp, five 100 gp gemstones that he willingly trades for Kella’s life, and a potion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
resident owns a weapon and knows how to use it. A tight-knit fellowship of hardened warriors, locals revere gods of war and are distant toward visitors who have yet to prove themselves in combat or
serpent that arches over its snowy peaks, the mountains of Serpent’s Rise are home to several bariaur communities. Jek Thanol, a bearded bariaur wanderer (see Morte’s Planar Parade) with a jeweled eye
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t
poisonous serpent for the duration. As a Bonus Action, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 10 feet of you. On a hit, the target takes 1d12 Piercing damage and has the Poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
fight, as soon as the characters enter. Development. If the characters have avoided combat to this point, the lizardfolk in areas 2 and 3 join the officer in this room when they hear sounds of combat
is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
fight, as soon as the characters enter. Development. If the characters have avoided combat to this point, the lizardfolk in areas 2 and 3 join the officer in this room when they hear sounds of combat
is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Decay-Filled Cell The water in this is cell is fouled by the rotting corpse of a large sea serpent of some kind. A stone slab along the north wall lies askew and partially broken on the unfinished
area. All the sahuagin in the gallery have their usual weapons and equipment. In the arena proper, two sahuagin are locked in mortal combat, each unarmed and tearing at the other with vicious claws