Lorekeeper Eskuh

Lorekeeper Eskuh CR: 6

Medium monstrosity, neutral evil

Armor Class: 12 (15 with Mage Armour)

Hit Points: 66 (12D8+12)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

16 +3

DEX

14 +2

CON

13 +1

INT

18 +4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

16 +3

Skills: Arcana +7, Deception +6, Stealth +5

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60ft., Passive perception 11

Languages: Abyssal, Common, Draconic

Challenge Rating: 6

Proficiency Bonus: +3

Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti's spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). The yuan-ti can innately cast the following wizard spells:

• cantrips (at will): infestation (2D6), mage hand, minor illusion, poison spray (2D12)
• 1st-level (4 slots): absorb elements, mage armour, magic missile, shield
• 2nd-level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step, shadow blade
• 3rd-level (2 slots): lightning bolt, stinking cloud

Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The yuan-ti can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

• At will: animal friendship (snakes only)
• 3/day: suggestion

Zehir's Devotee (Yuan-ti Form Only, 4/Day). The yuan-ti can cast Ray of Sickness (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit). Intelligence is its spellcasting ability for this spell.

Special Equipment. The yuan-ti carries a Staff of the Python.
Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti makes two melee attacks, but can use its bite only once.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1D4+3 piercing damage plus 2D6 poison damage.
Staff of the Python (Yuan-ti Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1D8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Shapechanger. The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Medium snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It doesn't change form if it dies.

Current Location

Okarthel

Species

Yuan-Ti

Ethnicity

Malison