Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Armor Class (suggested) 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (+1) | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) |
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
Blood Frenzy (suggested). The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that has lost hit points that caused bleeding, like slashing or piercing damage.
Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but she needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of her, using a limited telepathy.
Spellcasting. The sahuagin is a 6th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following cleric spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): guidance, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): bless, detect magic, guiding bolt
- 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon (trident)
- 3rd level (3 slots): mass healing word, tongues
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. The sahuagin makes two attacks: one with her bite and one with her claws.
- Multiattack (suggested). The sahuagin priestess makes five attacks: one with her bite, two with her claws and two with her talons.
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.
- Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.
- Talons (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
Sahuagin Priestess: The Chosen of Sekolah
A sahuagin priestess is a female sahuagin who has been chosen by Sekolah, the shark god, to serve as his representative and channel his power. Sahuagin priestesses are revered and feared by their kin, who believe that they can bring blessings or curses from their god. Sahuagin priestesses are also the leaders of the sahuagin religion, which is based on bloodshed, sacrifice, and frenzy.
A sahuagin priestess looks like a typical sahuagin, with green or gray scales, webbed fingers and toes, and shark-like features. However, a sahuagin priestess may also wear symbols or ornaments that signify her status and devotion to Sekolah, such as shark teeth, coral, shells, or metal. A sahuagin priestess may also have tattoos or scars that mark her as a chosen of Sekolah.
A sahuagin priestess has some magical abilities that stem from her connection to Sekolah. She can heal wounds, divine the future, control water, and summon sharks. She can also communicate with sharks and other aquatic creatures that serve Sekolah. A sahuagin priestess often uses her magic to aid her fellow sahuagin in battle, or to perform rituals and ceremonies in honor of Sekolah.
A sahuagin priestess is loyal to her king or queen, but also has a great deal of influence and authority in the sahuagin society. She advises the ruler on matters of faith and strategy, and may also act as a mediator or judge in disputes among the sahuagin. She also oversees the education and training of other sahuagin who show potential or interest in becoming priests or priestesses.
A sahuagin priestess is a formidable foe for anyone who opposes the sahuagin or their god. She is ruthless and relentless in pursuing her enemies, and will not hesitate to use her magic or natural weapons to destroy them. She is also cunning and deceptive, using her malenti agents to infiltrate and sabotage her rivals. She is, in short, a faithful and fierce servant of Sekolah, the shark god.