Yakirian

Stat block

Cha

8

Con

16

Dex

11

Int

10

Str

17

Wis

12

Speed

Walk: 40

Senses

darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Skills

Arcana: 4

Actions

• Multiattack. The yakirian makes two attacks: one with its gore and one with its ritual knife.
• Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
• Ritual Knife. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
• Consume Heart. The yakiran consumes the heart of a dead humanoid or giant within 5 feet. If the creature also less than 1 minute ago, the yakirian gains the following benefits: * The yakirian absorbs the dead creature's knowledge and asks two questions. If the dead creature knew the answers in life, the yakirian learns them instantly. * The yakirian's maximum and current hp increase by 10 for 1 hour. * The yakirian has advantage on Strength-based attack rolls and ability checks, as well as on all saving throws for 1 hour.

Languages

Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won't speak it

Saving throws

Wisdom: 3

Special abilities

• Resilient Soul. The yakirian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, or confused, as well as against any effect that causes corruption or madness.

Damage resistances

cold