Tirawen

A serpent naga is a great snake, ten to twenty feet long, that wears an almost human face above its coils. Glittering scales run its length, and a row of sharp triangular spines armours its back from nape to tail-tip. Lidless, luminous eyes mark it as more than a beast: nagas speak many tongues, weave spells, and remember events across human lifetimes. Three strains are known. The green-gold guardian, sweet-scented and noble, watches over hoards and warns trespassers before striking. The crimson-banded spirit naga is cruel and cunning, charming victims with its gaze before feeding on carrion. The reticulated water naga drifts curious but peaceable through clear pools. All rest in a half-waking trance that conserves energy and makes them very hard to surprise.

Behavior

Lies coiled and still for hours, then strikes with startling speed when disturbed.
Spends its spells first, falling back on a venomous bite only when magic runs dry.
The largest specimens crush prey in their coils like a constrictor.
Sets snares and traps to catch intruders inside the lair.
Guardians warn off the unwary; spirit nagas ambush without warning.

Abilities

Venomous Bite. fangs inject a poison that can fell a victim who fails to resist.
Poison Spit. a guardian sprays venom several paces at a single target.
Charming Gaze. a spirit naga's stare bends a victim's will and holds them helpless.
Innate Spellcraft. weaves learned spells; water nagas never master fire magic.

Drops & Crafting

Spined hide, suitable for reinforced scale armour
Luminous naga eyes (arcane reagent)
Hollow fangs and venom glands for poison-craft
Shed scales used as spell components
Coiled sinew for strong cordage