Yuan-Ti Cardinals are a rare type of Anathema, having a vast Cobra-like 'hood' and an enlarged skull case rather than multiple heads. They have enormous psionic talent and powerful charm abilities.
Cardinals are the highest form of Yuan-Ti society, believed to be the most holy shape of their deity Merrshaulk. All other Yuan-Ti bow in obeisance to their sacred form, and understand that Cardinals have insight into the world and forward planning which they cannot imagine. Statistics: Yuan-Ti Cardinals are 24-HD Aberrations, with the psionic ability of a 21st-level Sorcerer. They possess Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores in the high 20s. They may Charm Monster at will against any target within 30 feet that can see them. Cardinals often possess appropriate magic items for their Hit Dice, and are not afraid of using them if their life is threatened. How you can use Yuan-Ti Cardinals in your game: - Legend tells of a monstrous snake deity that ruled the world before humans came along, with a hood like a cobra and the ability to rule any man's mind. It was only through the assistance of the nascent Elven folk that the serpents were overthrown and the scaled folk fled to beneath the surface of the world. - Yuan-Ti have been gathering in the southern jungles in previously unknown numbers, and the lords there are afraid of what they are trying to accomplish. They have sent for aid from experienced adventurers, and there is some rumour that they are gathering to meld enough of their abominations together to create another Cardinal. - Far from the southern jungles, a Yuan-Ti Cardinal has emerged in the deserts. They gather their forces and sweep forwards with a variety of dazzling tactical maneuvers, unexpected by contemporary military. They combine psionic and physical might, and must be stopped before they can create more of their kind. Your PCs will have to seek out the Ophidian Oracle to discover how to defeat such a creature. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 29 May 2019. Comments are closed.
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