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The Outer Seas

quick surgical strike is needed against an opposing force’s leadership or critical target whose death will result in sewing chaos and causing strife among any forces Valcora views as enemies or a threat to her rule. Valcora Brine Dancer Medium Humanoid (Valcora Merfolk), Neutral Good STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

1 ft. thick. The wall lasts for up to 1 minute and provides three-quar ters cover. If the wall is conjured underwater, it maintains the posi tion it was summoned in, staying suspended in the water until it is destroyed or its duration expires. The wall has an AC of 15 and 30 hit points. Salt Shards: Salt crystal shards erupt from the weapons of creatures within 30 ft. of the Valcora Brine Dancer. Each creature within range must make a Dexterity Saving Throw DC, taking 21 (6d6) pierc ing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Brine Threads: The Valcora Brine Dancer may conjure coral barbs in a 15-ft. sphere centered on a point within 60 ft. that they can see. The area becomes difficult terrain, and each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn within the area of effect must make a Strength Saving Throw DC 14 or be restrained until the spell ends. Brine Threads require concentra tion and last up to 1 minute. Brine Bolt: The Valcora Brine Dancer may launch arcane-infused bolts of salt crystal at up to three targets they can see within 120 ft. Each target takes 5 (1d4+3) slashing damage. Death Throes: When the Valcora Brine Dancer reaches 0 hit points,

Hit Points 72 (9d8+36) Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5 Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13 Languages Shanx (Common), Valcora Challenge Rating 4 (1,1000 XP) Abilities Amphibious. Valcora Merfolk can breathe both air and water. Spellcasting The Valcora Brine Dancer is con sidered a 5th-level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). Valcora Brine Dancers may have the following wizard spells prepared: • Cantrip (at will): brine skin shards*, shape water • 1st level (4 slots): color spray, create or destroy water • 2nd level (3 slots): aqua orb*, blur • 3rd level (2 slots): blink Spell-Like Abilities The Valcora Brine Dancer may use the following abilities, each once per day: Wall of Brine: The Valcora Brine Dancer conjures a wall of salt crys tal up to 30 ft. long, 10 ft. high, and

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