Setekh Ma'Atari

Setekh Ma'Atari was not always the emerald-scaled sentinel of the Nile, but rather a humble crocodile warrior who dwelt in the river's depths until the day an abomination of flesh and shadow clawed its way up from the abyss beneath the riverbed, threatening to devour the entire lifeblood of the land. In a desperate battle that lasted three days and three nights, Setekh discovered that his connection to the waters ran deeper than mere instinct—he could command the very currents and summon tempests of sand to drive back the primordial horror. Mortally wounded but victorious, the dying creature's essence fused with Setekh's body, transforming his scales into burnished jade armor and granting him dominion over water itself, while the Riverfang Spear materialized in his claws, forged from crystalline shards of the Nile itself. The gods, witnessing his sacrifice and triumph, bound his immortal spirit to the river, making him its eternal protector and guardian against the darkness that lurks beneath its surface. Now adorned in crimson and gold regalia that marks his divine purpose, Setekh stands eternal vigil, growing stronger with each passing season as the waters flow through his very being. Fishermen and merchants whisper prayers to him in reverence, knowing that as long as he guards the Nile's heart, the land will never fall to the horrors of the deep.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Riverfang Spear Attack

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Nile Surge

Setekh summons a massive wave in a 30 ft. line. Each creature must make a DC 18 Strength saving throw, taking 6d10 bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Sandstorm Creation

Setekh creates a swirling storm of sand in a 20 ft. radius. Creatures in the area must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d8 slashing damage and be blinded until the end of their next turn.

Crocodile Armor

As a reaction, Setekh can reduce damage taken from a single attack by 3d10, reflecting his armored scales.

River Guardian

Setekh gains advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Water's Embrace

Setekh regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn while in water.

strength

10

dexterity

7

constitution

10

wisdom

9

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing from non-magical attacks