Combat — Vault Guardians
Encounter: 2 × Yuan-ti Abominations, 1 × Serpentine Construct
CR: 5 (Hard)
The vault is heavily guarded. The yuan-ti are prepared for intruders and will fight to the death to protect the Emeralds.
Reward: One or more Emeralds, depending on the party's choices.
🌟 The Emerald of Merrshaulk
Magical Item — Key to the Prison
This large green gemstone pulses with a faint inner light. It is warm to the touch and seems to hum with psychic energy.
Properties:
- When touched, the holder experiences a vision of the aboleth's prison
- The Emerald is one of seven keys to the prison
- The yuan-ti are gathering them to release Zhakaraad
Value: Priceless (plot item)