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Giant River Serpent

Huge Monstrosity, Neutral Evil

Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 168 (16d12 + 64)
Speed 50 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR
23
+6
DEX
16
+3
CON
18
+4
INT
7
-2
WIS
14
+2
CHA
12
+1
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 90 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Draconic
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. The serpent makes two attacks: one with its bite and one to constrict.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit:22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage.

Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit:17 (2d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 17 (2d10 + 6) slashing damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 16) if the serpent isn't already constricting a creature, and the target is restrained until this grapple ends.

Swallow. The serpent makes one bite attack against a Medium or smaller target it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target is also swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the target is blinded and restrained, it has Cover against attacks and other effects outside the serpent, and it takes 21 (6d6) acid damage at the start of each of the serpent's turns. A serpent can have only one creature swallowed at a time.

If the serpent takes 30 damage or more on a single turn from the swallowed creature, the serpent must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate the creature, which falls prone in a space within 10 feet of the serpent. If the serpent dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using 15 feet of movement, exiting prone.

Lore

The Luxa river is an abundant source of life, fertilizing the lush valley around Naktamun and providing water to humanoids and animals alike. It is also a vibrant habitat for countless creatures, including many species of birds, fish, and frogs. Crocodiles and hippopotamuses can be a danger to boats and barges, but perhaps the most feared denizens of the river are the giant serpents known to lurk near its…