Naga mage

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For a list of all nagas, see list of nagas.

naga mage N
HP	26-54
HD	7
XP	417
Speed	10 (move: 140%)
AC	6
EV	10
Will	60
Attack1	17 (hit: plain)
Attack2	4 (constrict: crush)
Resistances	rPois+
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Large
Type	naga, naga
Flags	See invisible Speaks Warm-blooded

A naga that has trained in the use of magic, trailed by an eldritch nimbus. It is especially skilled in spells dealing with poison and venom. It is strange and repulsive. “Amongst the deities and Asuras and celestial Rishis, O amiable lady, the Nagas are endued with great energy. Possessed of great speed, they are endued again with excellent fragrance. They deserve to be worshipped. They are capable of granting boons. Indeed, we too deserve to be followed by others in our train. I tell thee, O lady, that we are incapable of being seen by human beings.” -Mahābhārata, Santi Parva, Mokshadharma Parva, section CCCLX. ca. 500 B.C. trans. Kisari Mohan Ganguli, 1883.

Naga magi know some of the most dangerous Poison Magic spells and can deal heavy physical damage as well. Often found in packs with other nagas, they're a bigger threat than most things in the Snake Pit, but guardian serpents and greater nagas should be a higher priority.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Spit Poison (d12)	Natural flag
Slot2	Venom Bolt (3d12)	Wizard flag
Slot3	Iskenderun's Mystic Blast (3d13)	Wizard flag
Slot4	Haste	Wizard flag
Slot5	Poison Arrow (3d14)	Wizard flag
Slot6	Teleport Other	Wizard flag
Slot7	Teleport Self	Emergency flag, Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

Poison resistance and high AC will significantly reduce the damage potential of their offensive spells.