Sense Magic. The half-chuul can spend an action to use its Sense Magic ability, which has the same effect as Detect Magic. This ability is not in itself magical.

Half-Chuul Spellward

Medium humanoid (half-chuul), lawful neutral

Armor Class 16 (chain mail)

16 (chain mail) Hit Points 34 (4d8 + 12)

34 (4d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 17 (+3) 8 (-1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 20 (+5) 13 (+1)

Perception +9; Insight +7

+9; +7 Senses passive Perception 19

passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Deep Speech

Common, Deep Speech Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Amphibious Ancestry. The half-chuul can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

Sense Magic. The half-chuul can spend an action to use its Sense Magic ability, which has the same effect as Detect Magic. This ability is not in itself magical.

Actions

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Spell Dampen (3/Day). The Half-Chuul may use its reaction to dampen a spell that is being cast, in a way that is identical to the spell Counterspell (cast at 3rd level). This ability is not in itself magical.