Lah-Vae

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Lah-Vae, the flaming skulls of the now extinct Ho-Na-Lah that fly around the jungles of Hoarwae. A naturally peaceful and common sight on the continent for locals but something surprising to outside explorers. It's appearance is one where its once pure white bone has now been charred and cracked, surrounded by fires of blue and white as they soar through the air.

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Life after Death:

The origins of these flaming skulls is one that began with the Ignea tribes. Fire sorcerers with an affinity with healing who used their magic to bring to life the bones of the ancient race of Ho-Na-Lah. Their reasoning, to ward off enemies from the waters such as Gillan and Clampren. There have been reports of other beings capable of such powers including Necromancers and the spirits of fire themselves. While they have no mind, the Lah-Vae always remember who brought them back to life and will prove loyal to them for the remainder of their burning lives.
The shaman of the Ignea tribes describe the ritual in three steps. Gathering the bones, preparing the ritual and the incantation spoken by the shaman of the tribe. Once all three steps are complete, a Lah-Vae is born. These creatures populate the continent of Hoarwae and roam freely through the jungles and hot fog swamps, preferring to fly in larger groups making them a formidable force of power. To keep their flames burning bright, the Lah-Vae search the lands for fuel similar to an animal hunting for food. Instead of eating, the charred skulls instead ignite the fuel and steal the fire for themselves. If their blue flames extinguish, they return to a state of lifelessness once more.

By Whispers of one who dares,
Give this skull a burning flare.
Sacrificed from ancient wildlife,
Give these bones a new age of life!

— Ignea Shaman

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Actions:

Fire Spit - The skull bobs its head from side to side, getting ready to spit a ball of fire at its target. 1d4 ranged damage, chance to cause burn condition upon a critical roll.
Fly - The floating head moves with speed as it dodges attacks of its enemies. Upon a successful roll evades an enemy hit.
Fire Resistance - Immune to fire and heat based magic and attacks.

Character Prompt: After an encounter with some water elementals, the Ignea shaman is chased through the jungle, falling into some kind of portal. Now, trapped in a strange new land with only their memories and a collection of bones that travelled with them. The shaman completes the ritual to awaken three Lah-Vae to keep them company on the journey that lies ahead.

TG20 Statblock:
HP - 11
DS - 11
Actions:
Fire Spit - 1d4 ranged (Burn)
Fly - Evade
Fire Resistance