Dark naga

A dark naga was a naga subspecies that looked like a large purple snake or eel with a barbed stinger at the end of its tail and a human face. Dark nagas could speak Common and Infernal. They liked to plot with other sinister creatures so that they could gather wealth more easily.

Description
Dark nagas measured approximately long and weighed about. Their scales were dark blue or purple, often with black frills or scale patterns. The body of a dark naga was more similar to that of an eel rather than a snake. Its tail ended in a poisonous stinger.

Their veins contained an oily black or dark brown gore. The naga poison, or venom, was a thick black viscous fluid that dripped from the tail singer's venom canal when agitated.

Society
Dark nagas craved power and wealth. They loved using their magical powers and the treasures they found in ancient ruins to rule those who were weaker than themselves.

Dark nagas descended from Terpenzi were called nagara.

Combat
Dark nagas would attempt to use high terrain to their advantage to stay out of the reach of their enemies.

Abilities
They could cast sorcerer spells and their stings carried a poison that could induce a nightmarish sleep. They were resistant to all charm effects and had the permanent ability to detect thoughts. Similarly, their own thoughts could not be read.

Allies
The Zhentarim were known to use dark nagas as mentors and leaders for bands of orcs. Dark nagas also worked as divine servants of the duergar goddess Deep Duerra.

Notable Dark Nagas

 * Calliope: the dark naga lover and adviser of Pristoleph the Purple in the late 14 century DR.
 * Ebarnaje: the King of Najara
 * Jarantt
 * Preybelish: a reclusive dark naga amulet collector who resided in the Dwarven Dungeons under Myth Drannor circa 1369 DR.
 * Ssasser, a dark naga of Menzoberranzan allied with House Hunzrin.
 * Slithisk: a dark naga Cyricist active circa the 14 century DR.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * To Save a Forest &bull; Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor
 * Novels
 * Daughter of the Drow • Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor
 * Video Games:
 * Ravenloft: Stone Prophet • Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor