Pralesh

Frequency: Rare

No. Appearing: 1-8 (1d8)

Armor Class: 3

Move: 70’ swim

Hit Dice: 8d8 (36 hp)

% In Lair: 50%

Treasure Type: Q

Attacks: 2 (claws)

Damage: 1d8 Claw / 1d8 Claw

Special Attacks: See Below

Special Defenses: Nil

Magic Resistance: Water based spells

Intelligence: Highly Intelligent

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Size: L

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level/ X.P. Value: VIII / 600 + 12 per HP

Pralesh are fearsome aquatic predators standing tall at around seven feet, with wiry limbs ending in sharp, webbed claws that enable them to move swiftly and strike with lethal precision underwater. Their broad shoulders and agility in the water make them formidable adversaries in aquatic warfare, where they engage in deadly battles with rival underwater civilizations.

Their heads resemble those of angler fish, with glowing red eyes that mesmerize and draw in their prey before launching sudden and devastating attacks. Pralesh use their speed and agility to power through the water at incredible speeds, giving them an edge in aquatic combat and allowing them to outmaneuver and outpace their foes.

While Pralesh cannot walk on land, they are skilled waterborne ambushers, using their ability to leap out of the water to seize unsuspecting individuals on small boats and pull them beneath the waves, where they are consumed as food. This predatory behavior, coupled with their relentless aggression and territorial nature, has led to ongoing conflicts with other aquatic civilizations such as the Kua-Toa, Locathah, and Sahuagin.

Capable of casting spells up to 6th level, Pralesh possess innate magical abilities that add depth to their tactical repertoire, augmenting their combat prowess and making them even more formidable foes in the underwater realms. Adventurers who face the chilling presence of the Pralesh must be prepared for swift, deadly attacks and cunning underwater strategies as they navigate the treacherous waters where these aquatic predators roam.

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