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Yakirian 2014

CR 2 humanoid

Medium humanoid, lawful neutral

Armor Class
13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points
67 (9d8+27)
Speed
40 ft.
STR17 (+3)
DEX11 (+0)
CON16 (+3)
INT10 (+0)
WIS12 (+1)
CHA8 (-1)
Saving Throws
Wisdom +3
Skills
Arcana +4
Resistances
cold
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won't speak it
Challenge
2 (450 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +2
Resilient Soul.

The yakirian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, or confused, as well as against any effect that causes corruption or madness.

Actions

Multiattack.

The yakirian makes two attacks: one with its gore and one with its ritual knife.

Gore.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Ritual Knife.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Consume Heart.

The yakiran consumes the heart of a dead humanoid or giant within 5 feet. If the creature also less than 1 minute ago, the yakirian gains the following benefits:

  • The yakirian absorbs the dead creature's knowledge and asks two questions. If the dead creature knew the answers in life, the yakirian learns them instantly.
  • The yakirian's maximum and current hp increase by 10 for 1 hour.
  • The yakirian has advantage on Strength-based attack rolls and ability checks, as well as on all saving throws for 1 hour.

Source: Creature Codex (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details