yuan-ti
Dispersed heirs of the ancient serpent civilization; Communities that read and process body, lineage and sacred transformation like writing.
Ruin guardians and city-dwelling lineages do not share the same politics. A Yuan-ti's bodily markings do not determine his citizenship or morality; This legacy is often the object of fear and curiosity of external powers.
Canonical record
Yuan-ti communities carry the body transformation legacy of the Ancient Serpent Civilization of Odraka. They do not all belong to one secret empire or the same religion.
Some Yuan-ti families around Dönkapı live as archivists and physicians; Other communities advocate purification and caste order. Claims of common origin with lizardfolk are politically controversial.
Yuan-ti Body Scribe
Medium humanoid (Yuan-ti), any disposition
Defense 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (8d8 + 24)
Speed 9 m.
Saves Intelligence +5, Snow +5
Skills Arcana +5, Medicine +6, Deception +5
Damage Immunities poison
Status Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 18 m., passive Perception 12
Languages Common Tongue, Draconic, Ancient Serpent Language
Threat 4 · Experience Award 1,100 • Proficiency Bonus +2
Attributes
Spell Resistance. Has advantage on saves against spells.
Variable Size. After a long rest, climbing 9 m., swimming 9 m. or gain one of the 3 meter blindsight options.
Actions
Multi Attack. The Scribe makes two attacks with a poison sting.
Poison Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 1.5 m., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing and 7 (2d6) poison damage.
Body Order (Recharge 5–6). If a creature within 40 feet fails a GM 13 Endurance save, it loses a chosen bodily action for 1 minute: its speed is halved and it cannot speak or use reactions. Repeats the save at the end of each round.