Rakau Nui was a sea elf guide from the Moonshae Isles and a devoted follower of Chauntea. During the events surrounding Kazgorath's blight, he assisted Sordia Vignti by guiding them through the Moonshae Isles and helping them navigate the region as they sought to stop the spreading corruption. Throughout the journey, Rakau remained a faithful servant of Chauntea and believed the party's actions were in service to her ideals. He witnessed the destruction caused by Kazgorath and accompanied the party until the final confrontation. During his travels with Sordia Vignti. While he initially respected Karrut as a druid dedicated to protecting nature, prolonged exposure to him left Rakau increasingly conflicted. He witnessed Karrut behave in ways that Rakau considered inappropriate for someone connected to the divine. Karrut was frequently irreverent toward religious customs, was known to become intoxicated, and showed little concern for many of the traditions and sacred practices that Rakau had spent his life upholding. On several occasions, Rakau believed Karrut had shown disrespect toward places and sites that were considered sacred to Chauntea and her followers. At the time, Rakau viewed these incidents as flaws in an otherwise well-meaning individual. However, During the battle against Kazgorath, Karrut's true nature was revealed as Chauntea incarnate. Upon defeating Kazgorath and purifying the blight, Karrut fully awakened to his divine identity and ascended as Chauntea reborn. The revelation had a profound effect on Rakau Nui. His entire faith had been built around devotion to Chauntea, and learning that the goddess he worshipped had been travelling beside him in the form of Karrut caused him to question everything he believed. The memories of Karrut's actions during their journey only deepened this crisis. Rakau could not reconcile the image of the goddess he had worshipped with the individual he had travelled alongside. In his eyes, Karrut lacked the dignity, wisdom, reverence, and conduct that Rakau believed should define a deity. Rakau renounced his faith and abandoned the teachings of Chauntea. In the years that followed, Rakau's resentment grew. He blamed both Karrut and Sordia Vignti for the collapse of his beliefs and the loss of the purpose that had guided his life. During this period he came into contact with Talona, the goddess of disease, poison, and decay. Talona offered Rakau a new purpose. In exchange for his service, she granted him power and the means to pursue those he held responsible for his downfall. Talona claimed "Growth without decay is stagnation. Life without death is imbalance. True renewal is born from plague, rot, and the cleansing touch of pestilence." Rakau came to view her as a deity whose nature was at least honest and consistent. Rakau Nui now serves Talona and actively seeks out Sordia Vignti. He blames the party for the loss of his faith and views them as the cause of his downfall. Since entering Talona's service, he has gained powers associated with disease, decay, and blight, which he uses in pursuit of both Talona's goals and his own vendetta. His goal is simple, locate Sordia Vignti and kill those he believes are responsible for destroying the life he once knew. # Rakau Nui, Talona's Chosen _Medium Humanoid (Sea Elf), Chaotic Evil_ **AC** 18 (Talona's Blessing) **HP** 280 **Speed** 30 ft., Swim 50 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |14 (+2)|18 (+4)|22 (+6)|14 (+2)|20 (+5)|16 (+3)| **Saving Throws** Dex +10, Con +12, Wis +11 **Damage Resistances** Poison, Necrotic **Condition Immunities** Poisoned, Diseased **Senses** Darkvision 120 ft. **Challenge** 16-17 --- ## Legendary Resistance (3/Day) If Rakau fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. --- ## Blessing of Talona Rakau cannot contract disease. Creatures affected by Rakau's diseases cannot benefit from immunity granted by racial traits or class features. --- ## Aura of Pestilence Creatures that start their turn within 30 feet of Rakau must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or become **Infected** until the start of their next turn. **Infected:** - Healing received is halved. - Disadvantage on Constitution saving throws. --- # Actions ## Multiattack Rakau makes three attacks with his Plague Trident. --- ## Plague Trident _Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +11 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft. **Hit:** 2d8 + 6 piercing damage plus 4d8 poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of Exhaustion. A creature can only gain one level of Exhaustion from this ability per round. --- ## Talona's Gift (Recharge 5-6) One creature Rakau can see within 120 feet must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. **Failure:** 8d8 poison damage and 8d8 necrotic damage. The target cannot regain hit points until the end of its next turn. **Success:** Half damage. --- ## Blighted Wave (Recharge 6) Rakau releases a wave of diseased seawater in a 60-foot cone. Creatures in the area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. **Failure:** 12d8 poison damage and become Infected. **Success:** Half damage. --- # Spellcasting **Spellcasting Ability:** Wisdom (Spell Save DC 19, +11 to hit) ### At Will - Poison Spray - Druidcraft (corrupted) ### 3/Day Each - Blight - Bestow Curse - Stinking Cloud ### 2/Day Each - Contagion - Insect Plague - Control Water ### 1/Day Each - Harm - Cloudkill - Maelstrom --- # Bonus Action ## Call the Deep (1/Day) Rakau summons one allied sea creature under Talona's influence. The creature arrives from nearby water and acts immediately after Rakau in initiative order. - Corrupted Dragon Turtle --- # Legendary Actions Rakau can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. ### Move Rakau moves up to his speed. ### Corrupt Flesh One creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or take 3d8 necrotic damage. ### Poison Surge (Costs 2 Actions) Creatures within 15 feet of Rakau must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or take 4d8 poison damage. --- # Mythic Trait (Optional) When Rakau is reduced to 0 hit points for the first time, Talona intervenes. Rakau instead drops to 120 hit points and immediately recharges Talona's Gift and Blighted Wave. His body becomes visibly corrupted by disease, fungus, and diseased coral growths. --- # Corrupted Dragon Turtle of Talona _Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Evil_ A dragon turtle twisted by Talona's influence. Its shell is covered in diseased coral, fungal growths, and swollen blisters filled with toxic fluid. Green vapour escapes from cracks in its shell and the seawater around it is tainted by its presence. --- **AC** 20 (Natural Armour) **HP** 320 (20d20 + 120) **Speed** 20 ft., Swim 40 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |25 (+7)|10 (+0)|23 (+6)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)| **Saving Throws** Str +13, Con +12, Wis +8 **Damage Resistances** Poison, Necrotic **Condition Immunities** Poisoned, Diseased **Senses** Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 18 --- # Aura of Corruption Creatures that start their turn within 20 feet of the Dragon Turtle must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or become **Infected** until the start of their next turn. **Infected:** - Healing received is halved. - Disadvantage on Constitution saving throws. --- # Siege Monster The Dragon Turtle deals double damage to structures and objects. --- # Actions ## Multiattack The Dragon Turtle makes three attacks: - One Bite - Two Claws --- ## Bite _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +13 to hit, reach 15 ft. **Hit:** 3d12 + 7 piercing damage plus 2d8 poison damage. --- ## Claw _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +13 to hit, reach 10 ft. **Hit:** 2d10 + 7 slashing damage. --- ## Toxic Steam Breath (Recharge 5-6) The Dragon Turtle exhales a cloud of poisonous steam in a 60-foot cone. Creatures in the area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. **Failure:** - 14d10 poison damage. - Become Infected. **Success:** - Half damage. --- ## Plague Wave (Recharge 6) The Dragon Turtle slams its body into the water, creating a wave of diseased seawater. All creatures within 30 feet must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. **Failure:** - 6d10 bludgeoning damage. - Knocked prone. - Become Infected. **Success:** - Half damage. - Not knocked prone. --- # Legendary Actions The Dragon Turtle can take 3 legendary actions. ### Detect Makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. --- ### Tail Attack _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +13 to hit. **Hit:** 2d12 + 7 bludgeoning damage. --- ### Corrupting Spray (Costs 2 Actions) One creature within 60 feet must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 4d8 poison damage. --- # Death Burst When the Dragon Turtle dies, its shell ruptures. Creatures within 20 feet must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. **Failure:** - 6d10 poison damage. - Become Infected for 1 minute. **Success:** - Half damage. --- # Siege Tactics The Corrupted Dragon Turtle is not interested in fighting adventurers initially. Its orders from Rakau are to: 1. Destroy Alexandria's harbour. 2. Sink ships. 3. Breach sea walls. 4. Spread disease through the waterfront. It only turns its full attention to the party once they become a threat.