Drow Priestess of Lolth

Female drow with blood ties to a noble house are molded and trained from birth to become priestesses of Lolth. The Spider Queen doesn’t allow male drow to hold such positions.
Such priestesses execute the will of the Spider Queen, and as a result, they wield tremendous power and influence in drow society. The matron mothers who rule the drow houses are the most powerful of Lolth’s priestesses, but they must constantly balance their devotion to the Spider Queen with their devotion to their families.

Drow Priestess of Lolth CR: 8 (3,900 XP)

Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil

Armor Class: 16 (scale mail)

Hit Points: 71 (13d8 + 13)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

10 +0

DEX

14 +2

CON

12 +1

INT

13 +1

WIS

17 +3

CHA

18 +4

Saving Throws: Con +4, Wis +6, Cha +7

Skills: Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4, Stealth +5

Senses: Darkvision 120 feet, Passive Perception 16

Languages: Elvish, Undercommon

Challenge Rating: 8 (3,900 XP)

Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Innate Spellcasting. The drow’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

• At will: dancing lights
• 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)

Spellcasting. The drow is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The drow has the following cleric spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): guidance, poison spray, resistance, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
• 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, cure wounds, detect poison and disease, ray of sickness
• 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, protection from poison, web
• 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals (2 giant spiders), dispel magic
• 4th level (3 slots): divination, freedom of movement
• 5th level (2 slots): insect plague, mass cure wounds

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The drow makes two whip attacks.
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 feet, one target. Hit: 1d4 + 2 slashing damage plus 5d6 poison damage.
Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow attempts to magically summon a yochlol with a 30 percent chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 1d10 psychic damage. Otherwise, the summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Drow

Lifespan

750 years

Average Height

5 feet

Average Weight

90 to 150 pounds