The chain armor and ritual knife of this burly yak man are stained with old blood, and its long horns are etched with intricate patterns.
Isolated Mountain Dwellers. Yakirians stand 7 feet tall and are covered in shaggy fur with two horns growing from their yak-like heads. Yakirians live in an isolated caste society that promotes efficiency and cooperation.
Resilient Enlightenment. Yakirians are a spiritual people, they maintain a balance between mind, body, and spirit.
Heart Eaters. Yakirian ritually consume the hearts of humanoids and giants to absorb the creature’s knowledge and strength, and to bolster their battle prowess. They also perform this as a funeral rite as the most respectful way to honor and preserve the knowledge and strength of the departed.
Nemesis of Leng. While most of their population is nomadic, the heart of yakirian society lies on the remote plateau of Leng. Yakirians are a bulwark against the twisted creatures of Leng, and believe their primary purpose is to prevent the spread of that dark influence.
Yakirian
Medium humanoid (yakirian), lawful neutralArmor Class 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (+3) | 11 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 8 (-1) |
Saving Throws Wis +3
Skills Arcana +4 Survival +3
Damage Resistances cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won’t speak it
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Resilient Soul. The yakirian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, or confused, as well as against any effect that causes corruption or madness.
Actions
Multiattack. The yakirian makes two attacks: one with its gore and one with its ritual knife.
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Ritual Knife. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Consume Heart. The yakiran consumes the heart of a dead humanoid or giant within 5 feet. If the creature also less than 1 minute ago, the yakirian gains the following benefits:
- The yakirian absorbs the dead creature’s knowledge and asks two questions. If the dead creature knew the answers in life, the yakirian learns them instantly.
- The yakirian’s maximum and current hp increase by 10 for 1 hour.
- The yakirian has advantage on Strength-based attack rolls and ability checks, as well as on all saving throws for 1 hour.