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The Outer Seas

the pillar of salt must make a Dex terity Saving Throw DC 13. Upon a failed save, the creature takes 10 (3d6) slashing damage, or half as much on a successful save. Actions Multiattack. The Valcora Salt Senti nel may make two attacks a turn, one with their Salt Hammer and one with their tail. Salt Hammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10+3) bludgeoning damage. Upon a critical hit, the target must make a Constitution Saving Throw DC 12. On a failed save, salt crystal shards break from the edges of the hammer and embed themselves into the target. The target takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage from these shards at the start of each of their turns until it dies, receives magical healing, or a successful Medicine Check DC 12 is performed on it to remove the shards. Tail Slash. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10+3) slashing damage. Tail Wrap (Recharge 5–6). The Val cora Salt Sentinel may attempt to

wrap their tail around a solid crea ture within 10 ft. The target must make a Strength Saving Throw DC 13 or be restrained until the end of the Valcora Salt Sentinel’s next turn. Description The Valcora Salt Sentinels are mer folk whose long, fishlike tails typically present in shades of blue and white with black or violet markings. These muscular warriors are seldom with out their massive hammers crafted from crystalized sea salt. Those who have served Valcora the longest have patches of salt crystal armor that seemingly grow on their flesh and scales, a result of their constant contact with their Salt Hammers. About Valcora Salt Sentinels are the stead fast guardians of the sacred spaces, communities, and areas of interest that Valcora has deemed part of her kingdom. Serving as wardens and watchdogs, these warriors wield massive salt crystal hammers with deadly accuracy and crush all those who would oppose the will of their living god.

Clear Knife Cutthroat Medium Humanoid (Valcora Merfolk), Chaotic Good

STR

DEX

CON INT

WIS

CHA

10 (+0)

16 (+3)

11 (+0)

12 (+1)

10 (+0)

10 (+0)

Abilities Amphibious. Valcora Merfolk can breathe both air and water. Brine Burst. When a Clear Knife Cut throat reaches 0 hit points, their body releases a poisonous cloud that spreads out from them in a 10 ft. radius centered on the Clear Knife Cutthroat’s location. Each

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 33 (5d8) Speed 30 ft., swim 45 ft. Skills Perception +2, Stealth +5 Senses Darkvision 60ft., Passive Perception 12 Languages Shanx (Common), Valcora Challenge Rating 1 (200 XP)

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