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 {{Bestiarychart
 | name = Naga
-| species = [[Chthonic|cthonic]]
+| species = [[Chthonic|chthonic]]
 | noapp = 1–3
 | behaviour = close group

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 [[File:Naga-takshaka-image.jpg|440px|left|thumb|Naga in ''Takshaka'' form]]
 These semi-divine beings are known best on the Indian Subcontinent and throughout the Far East of tropical Asia, from the Brahmaputra valley to the Banda Islands. Inconsistent myths exist in both the Hindi and Buddhist traditions; naga were more common in the millennia before the incarnation of Krishna. Early in the time of Hammurabi, the creator deity Brahma banished the naga to the nether regions of [[Pandemonium (outer plane)|Pandemonium]], commanding these snake creatures to bite only the truly evil or else perish. Since that time, naga have reappeared among upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material Plane]], often serving as advisors, itinerant holy persons and—particularly in the case of female nagas—as consorts who rule lands through a puppet king. This is possible because of the naga's natural [[Shape Change|shape-shifting]] ability.
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-::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Vasuki''': a large, rearing [[Cobra|cobra]] snake, up to 9 ft. tall with a body 18 ft. long. Much thicker and heavier than a cobra, it weighs between 650 and 700 lbs. In Vasuki form the naga is able to snap at enemies with its huge cobra head with terrifying speed. This is the most dangerous form of naga.
+'''Vasuki''': a large, rearing [[Cobra|cobra]] snake, up to 9 ft. tall with a body 18 ft. long. Much thicker and heavier than a cobra, it weighs between 650 and 700 lbs. In Vasuki form the naga is able to snap at enemies with its huge cobra head with terrifying speed. This is the most dangerous form of naga.
-::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Takshaka''': possessing humanoid upper-bodies with a large cobra head and a curling tail that supports the creature's swaying body and allows rapid movement in any direction. In this form, the naga is 7 ft. tall, weights about 325 lbs. and is able to wield weapons and command other snakes.
+'''Takshaka''': possessing humanoid upper-bodies with a large cobra head and a curling tail that supports the creature's swaying body and allows rapid movement in any direction. In this form, the naga is 7 ft. tall, weights about 325 lbs. and is able to wield weapons and command other snakes.
-::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Shesha''': with human appearance and anatomies, immune from detection spells of less than 5th level, such as [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]].
+'''Shesha''': with human appearance and anatomies, immune from detection spells of less than 5th level, such as [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]].
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-::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Vasuki''': a large, rearing cobra snake, up to 9 ft. tall with a body 18 ft. long. Much thicker and heavier than a cobra, it weighs between 650 and 700 lbs. In Vasuki form the naga is able to snap at enemies with its huge cobra head with terrifying speed. This is the most dangerous form of naga.
+::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Vasuki''': a large, rearing [[Cobra|cobra]] snake, up to 9 ft. tall with a body 18 ft. long. Much thicker and heavier than a cobra, it weighs between 650 and 700 lbs. In Vasuki form the naga is able to snap at enemies with its huge cobra head with terrifying speed. This is the most dangerous form of naga.
 ::::::::::::::::::::::::* '''Takshaka''': possessing humanoid upper-bodies with a large cobra head and a curling tail that supports the creature's swaying body and allows rapid movement in any direction. In this form, the naga is 7 ft. tall, weights about 325 lbs. and is able to wield weapons and command other snakes.

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 ::While in Vasuki form, they are deadly poisonous. The naga receives a +4 bonus to [[Initiative|initiative]] and if it hits, it will release enough [[Poison (substance)|poison]] into a victim to cause 10 damage per [[Combat Round|round]], for nine rounds (1–10 damage per round if a save is made). The poison type is ''quietus''. If the naga rolls a natural 20 during this attack, it will swallow any opponent up to half its weight (max. 325 lbs), causing [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|a critical hit]] AND an additional 2–12 damage as the victim's body is twisted into the naga's throat.
-::While in Takshaka form, the naga will receive two attacks per round with weapon.  The naga is proficient in six different weapons. Preferred weapons are the [[Ankus (weapon)|ankus]], the [[Khatvanga (weapon)|khatvanga]] (a club with skull), the [[Tulwar (weapon)|tulwar]], the [[Gada (weapon)|gada]] (a mace), the [[Kukri (weapon)|kukri]] (a thrown long dagger) and the [[Bow (weapon)|bow]]. While in this form, the naga cannot be attacked by reptiles of any form, and will be able to command snakes at will. If encountered in this form away from humans, most likely it will have 2–5 cobras in attendance.
+::While in Takshaka form, the naga will receive two attacks per round with weapon.  The naga is proficient in six different weapons. Preferred weapons are the [[Ankus (weapon)|ankus]], the [[Khatvanga (weapon)|khatvanga]] (a [[Club (weapon)|club]] with skull), the [[Tulwar (weapon)|tulwar]], the [[Gada (weapon)|gada]] (a mace), the [[Kukri (weapon)|kukri]] (a thrown long dagger) and the [[Bow (weapon)|bow]]. While in this form, the naga cannot be attacked by reptiles of any form, and will be able to command snakes at will. If encountered in this form away from humans, most likely it will have 2–5 cobras in attendance.
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 Contrary to myth, nagas do not spit.  They cannot constrict opponents and they cannot [[Charm Person (spell)|charm]] their opponents, except with spells. Nagas do swim very well, however, while either in Vasuki or Takshaka form.

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 [[File:Naga-takshaka-image.jpg|440px|left|thumb|Naga in ''Takshaka'' form]]
-These semi-divine beings are known best on the Indian Subcontinent and throughout the Far East of tropical Asia, from the Brahmaputra valley to the Banda Islands. Inconsistent myths exist in both the Hindi and Buddhist traditions; naga were more common in the millennia before the incarnation of Krishna. Early in the time of Hammurabi, the creator deity Brahma banished the naga to the nether regions of [[Pandemonium (outer plane)|Pandemonium]], commanding these snake creatures to bite only the truly evil or else perish. Since that time, naga have reappeared among upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material Plane]], often serving as advisors, itinerant holy persons and—particularly in the case of female nagas—as consorts who rule lands through a puppet king. This is possible because of the naga's natural [[shape-shifting]] ability.
+These semi-divine beings are known best on the Indian Subcontinent and throughout the Far East of tropical Asia, from the Brahmaputra valley to the Banda Islands. Inconsistent myths exist in both the Hindi and Buddhist traditions; naga were more common in the millennia before the incarnation of Krishna. Early in the time of Hammurabi, the creator deity Brahma banished the naga to the nether regions of [[Pandemonium (outer plane)|Pandemonium]], commanding these snake creatures to bite only the truly evil or else perish. Since that time, naga have reappeared among upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material Plane]], often serving as advisors, itinerant holy persons and—particularly in the case of female nagas—as consorts who rule lands through a puppet king. This is possible because of the naga's natural [[Shape Change|shape-shifting]] ability.
 The naga will appear in three forms, none of which should be considered their "natural" or true form (for additional discussion of the naga's powers, see [[Naga#Advantages|Advantages]] below):

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