Nian
Large Monstrosity · Chaotic Neutral · CR 4
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 1
- Neutral
Nian is a large monstrosity of chaotic neutral alignment, CR 4. Found in mountain. Sourced from Creature Codex.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 4
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Chaotic Neutral
- Speed
- 50, climb 30, swim 30
- Habitats
- Mountain
- Sources
- Creature Codex
Ecology
Nian is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in mountain regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Nian is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its Chaotic Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.
Origin
Nian is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nian
- What is the challenge rating of Nian?
- Listed CR for Nian: 4. Match it to a party that fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Nian?
- Nian is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, large size, chaotic neutral alignment.
- Where does Nian live?
- You'll find Nian in Mountain according to the bestiary entry.