Whispers Beneath The Waters

Snapshot · Jun 25, 2026, 9:51 PM

  • Whispers Beneath The Waters
    • narrativeDriveThruRPG
    • mapPlayer Map Shaar
    • articlePrimer
    • narrativeAdditional Hooks
    • narrativePlayer Hook (Spoilers)
    • handoutPlayer Handout (No Spoilers)
    • narrativeThe Adventure Begins
    • mapArea Map
    • Acts
      • actAct I — Ripples of Madness
        • sceneArrival at New Lhesper
          • encounterGreta Saltwind
            • narrativeGreta's Dialogue
          • encounterDurin Stonebeard
            • handoutDurin's Rune Fragment
          • handoutNew Lhesper Player Handout
          • imageNew Lhesper Map
        • sceneThe Fisherman's Plea
          • encounterThe Lake's Shallows
            • mapLhespenbog Approach
        • sceneThe Lhespenbog
          • encounterYuan-ti Patrol
            • monster blockYuan Ti (covnerted)
            • monster blockYuan-ti Pureblood
            • monster blockYuan-ti Pureblood
            • monster blockYuan-Ti Broodguard
            • treasureYuan-ti Loot
          • encounterLizardfolk Remnant
          • encounterThe Sinking Paths
          • mapThe Lhespenbog
        • sceneThe Sunken Temple
          • encounterTemple Guardians
            • monster blockYuan-ti Abomination
          • encounterHigh Priestess Ssetharra
            • handoutSsetharra's Journal
          • mapThe Sunken Temple
        • sceneThe Emerald Vault
          • encounterThe Wyrm's Breath
          • encounterVault Guardians
            • treasureThe Emerald of Merrshaulk
          • mapThe Emerald Vault
        • sceneWhispers in the Deep
          • encounterPsionic Projection
            • monster blockZhakaraad — Psionic Projection
          • encounterThe Empty Prison
            • handoutAncient Shaaran Carving
          • mapThe Sunken Ziggurat
      • bucketBucket — Staged Content
        • random tableLhespenbog Random Encounters
        • handoutShaaran Folklore — The Lake's Secret
        • narrativeAct II Teaser
        • monster blockYuan-ti Soul Speaker (Spellcaster)
        • monster blockYuan-ti Scale Weaver (Healer)
        • monster blockYuan-ti Fang Lord (Martial)
        • monster blockYuan-ti Scale Initiate
        • monster blockYuan-ti Venom Blade (2nd Level Fighter)
        • sidebarGM Brief — Act I Overview
        • monster blockYuan-ti Shadowfang
        • articleThe Shaar — Regional Gazetteer
    • PCs
      • pcExample Player Character
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
      • pcKaelen Stormborn
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • pageThe Roots of the World
      • pcLyra Nightshade
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • pageThe Whispers Between Stars
      • pcTheron Ashford
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • pageThe Wound in the Land
      • pcVex
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • imagePortrait
        • pageThe Shadow's Debt
      • pcSylas Dawnweaver
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • imagePortrait
        • pageThe Thinning Veil
      • pcMorgana Ember
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • imagePortrait
        • pageThe Tainted Light
      • pcBram Ironfoot
        • handoutD&D 5.5e Character Sheet
        • imagePortrait
        • pageThe Light That Burns
    • NPCs
      • npcGreta Saltwind
      • npcDurin Stonebeard
      • npcMira of Clan Sunrider
      • npcOld Tharn
      • npcHigh Priestess Ssetharra

Yuan-ti Scale Initiate

Yuan-ti Scale Initiate

Medium Humanoid (Yuan-ti), Neutral Evil


Armor Class 16 (scale mail, shield)
Hit Points 12 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
14 (+2)12 (+1)13 (+1)9 (−1)10 (+0)10 (+0)

Saving Throws Str +4, Con +3
Skills Athletics +4, Intimidation +2
Damage Resistances Poison
Condition Immunities Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2


Traits

Magic Resistance. The scale initiate has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Second Wind (Recharge 4–6). As a bonus action, the scale initiate can regain 5 (1d8 + 1) hit points.


Actions

Multiattack. The scale initiate makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Spear.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands in melee.


Reactions

Protective Strike. When a yuan-ti ally within 5 feet of the scale initiate is attacked, the scale initiate can make one Spear attack against the attacker.

A scale initiate is a freshly trained warrior, often found guarding yuan-ti nesting grounds or escorting higher-ranking purebloods. They fight with desperate loyalty, knowing failure means being fed to the brood.

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