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PFS StandardSmaranava (Clouded Naga)

Many view clouded nagas as jealous, malevolent creatures. Only those with the courage to see clearly can recognize these beings for what they truly are: tragic, wounded beings who have been trapped and corrupted by fate. The betrayal and beheading of the naga's mother goddess, Ravithra, cascaded trauma onto all of her creations. Smaranavas have never recovered from this divine wound, and these cursed serpents live wretched half-lives, attempting to fulfill Ravithra's forgotten purpose by tempting and testing mortals they encounter. In this way, they separate the wicked from the righteous, the worthy from the unworthy.

Smaranavas have dark scales that are rendered dull gray by stuck shed skin, their eyes a milky white due to opaque caps over their eyes. Many ritually scar their necks out of sorrow for their mother Ravithra. Legends claim that the wise and enlightened can free clouded naga from their fates, allowing them to shed their forms and emerge as an awakener naga.

Recall Knowledge - Beast (Arcana, Nature): DC 25
Unspecific Lore: DC 23
Specific Lore: DC 20

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SmaranavaCreature 7

Uncommon Large Beast 
Source Monster Core pg. 236
Perception +8; darkvision
Languages Common, Empyrean
Skills Acrobatics +10, Arcana +9, Athletics +6, Deception +9, Intimidation +9, Stealth +12
Str +2, Dex +6, Con +4, Int +3, Wis +2, Cha +3
AC 20; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +8
HP 115
Speed 30 feet, swim 30 feet
Melee [one-action] fangs +13 [+8/+3] (finesse, magical), Damage 2d10+5 piercing plus smaranava venomMelee [one-action] tail +13 [+9/+5] (agile, finesse, magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 2d8+5 bludgeoning plus coils of knowledgeOccult Innate Spells DC 18; 3rd dispel magic, lightning bolt, mind reading; Cantrips (4th) detect magic, read aura, telekinetic hand
Coils of Knowledge (force, magical) The naga's grip is more spiritual than physical. A creature hit by a smaranava's tail must succeed at a DC 18 Will save or become grabbed by the tail until they Escape, the naga releases them with an Interact action, or the naga dies. A captive takes a –4 status penalty to Escape, but can choose to attempt an Occultism or Religion check to Escape instead of the usual options without taking this penalty.Constrict [one-action] 2d8+5 bludgeoning, DC 18Smaranava Venom (incapacitation, mental, poison) When a holy creature succeeds at a saving throw against this poison, it is immediately cured; Saving Throw DC 18 Will; Maximum Duration 5 minutes; Stage 1 slowed 1 (1 round); Stage 2 slowed 2 (1 round); Stage 3 unconscious with no Perception check to wake up (1 minute)

All Monsters in "Naga"

NameLevel
Dark Naga7
Guardian Naga10
Lunar Naga6
Smaranava (Clouded Naga)7
Spirit Naga9
Vicharamuni (Awakener Naga)10

Naga

Source Monster Core pg. 236
Nagas are serpentine beings with magical powers and keen intellects. Physically, they resemble massive snakes, though they often wear jewelry and other ornaments that clearly separate them from their animal kin. Nagas use their innate magic and poisonous fangs to keep all but the most stalwart foes at bay. They keep their own counsel, viewing their cosmic role to be sacrosanct and beyond the understanding of outside scholars. Their unwillingness to explain themselves or entertain the suggestion of alliances has led to a long history of conflict with their neighbors, who read them as aloof, arrogant, or duplicitous. Nagas often have a powerful sense of duty to their perceived role within the universe, even if this role leads them to violent or tragic ends. Many see them as harsh and stern due to their devotion, terrifying in their majesty yet possessed of an aura of transcendence.

Sidebar - Locations Nagajor

On Golarion, naga rule the nation of Nagajor—though most of the administration is performed by nagaji, humanoid kin to these powerful serpents. Though Nagajor has been at peace with its neighbors for centuries, it avoids having much to do with human societies if it can help it, to avoid any chance of renewed hostilities in the future.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Ravithra

Ravithra, the Pillar of Karma, ruled over Vudra in ages long past, alongside the aeons. After the first in a series of betrayals, her severed head regrew a serpentine body as she became the Mother of Nagas. Those descendants that still follow her deal out pitiless justice, while also seeking to restore her power.