Sources
CR
Type
Size
Alignment
Movement

River Serpent

Huge Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class 12
Hit Points 60 (8d12 + 8)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
19
+4
DEX
14
+2
CON
12
+1
INT
1
-5
WIS
10
+0
CHA
3
-4
Skills Perception +2
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit:11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit:13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the serpent can't constrict another target.

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…