Creature profile
| Type | Medium undead |
|---|---|
| Armor Class | 12 |
| Hit Points | 36 (8d8) |
| Speed | 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) |
| Ability Scores | STR 7, DEX 14, CON 10, INT 18, WIS 15, CHA 13 |
| Saves and Skills | Intelligence +7; Investigation +7, History +7, Religion +6 |
| Senses | darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 |
| Languages | Common, Celestial, and Aquan |
| Challenge | 2 (450 XP) |
Traits
Incorporeal Movement. Neris moves through creatures and objects as difficult terrain, taking 5 force damage if he ends inside an object. Perfect Catalog. He knows the location of every surviving book and name tablet in the abbey.
Actions
Flying Book. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft. Hit: 9 (2d8) force damage. Rearrange the Stacks. One ally within 60 feet gains advantage on its next Investigation, History, or Religion check before the end of Neris’s next turn.
Tactics and roleplaying
Neris avoids direct battle and uses books to block pursuit. He tells the truth when addressed by his full title, Brother Neris of the Last Index. He disperses instead of surrendering and reforms after one hour.
Game Master guidance
This entry is complete for table use. Apply the listed defenses, actions, and encounter behavior directly. If the creature is used outside its original adventure, preserve its surrender trigger and primary motivation so a social solution remains as usable as combat.