b'Naga, Desert \n'b'  Family:   Nagas  \n'b'  Large   monstrosity ,  neutral evil  \n'b'  Armor Class  18 (natural armor)  Hit Points  112 (15d10 + 30)  Speed  40 ft.\n'b' STATS STR: 22 (+6) DEX:  16 (+3)  CON:  15 (+2)  INT:  19 (+4)  WIS:  17 (+3)  CHA:  14 (+2)  \n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'  Saving Throws   Dex  +7,  Con  +6,  Wis  +7,  Cha  +6  Skills   Insight  +7,  Perception  +7,  Stealth  +7  Damage Immunities  poison  Condition Immunities   charmed ,  poisoned   Senses   darkvision  60 ft., passive  Perception  17  Languages  Abyssal, Common  Challenge  10 (5,900 XP) \n'b' SPECIAL TRAITS \n'b'\n'b'  Rejuvenation . If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d4 days and regains all its  hit points . Only a  wish  spell can prevent this trait from functioning. \n'b'  Spellcasting . The naga is a 12th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is  Intelligence  (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It can cast the following spells:\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'  Cantrips (at will) : blade ward,  mage hand ,  minor illusion ,  prestidigitation  \n'b'  1st level (4 slots) :  comprehend languages ,  detect magic ,  shield ,  silent image  \n'b'  2nd-level (3 slots) :  darkness ,  hold person ,  see invisibility  \n'b'  3rd-level (3 slots) :  animate dead , counterspell,  dispel magic  \n'b'  4th-level (3 slots) :  blight ,  fire shield ,  hallucinatory terrain  \n'b'  5th level (2 slots) :  conjure elemental ,  scrying  \n'b'  6th-level (1 slot) :  create undead  \n'b'\n'b' ACTIONS \n'b'\n'b'  Bite .  Melee Weapon Attack : +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.  Hit : 13 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 16  Constitution  saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. \n'b'\n'b' ABOUT \n'b' Slithering silently through the scorching sand is a horrible monster. The desert naga is a cunning, cruel monstrosity who persecutes other creatures. It uses necromancy and other dark magic to further its cause. \n'b'  Blood Diamonds . This greedy snake-like creature is obsessed with gold, gemstones, and other glittery treasures. It will make deals to take possession of these priceless items, although it will rarely honor such an arrangement. \n'b'  Close Stalker . Eager for treasure and corpses, the desert naga is usually found near a humanoid settlement. Ruins, hidden caves, and other desolate locations serve as convenient lairs. \n'b'  Immortal Nature . A naga doesn\xe2\x80\x99t require air, food, drink, or sleep.'