D&D Lore: The Nagpa

In this Monster Lab volume, we feature the often overlooked but no less fascinating story and lore of the Nagpa, cursed vulture-like wizards, knowledge seekers and the architects of ruin.

Covering the lore from their first edition Dungeons and Dragons origins all the way to their current fifth edition role, the Nagpa offer one of the more obscure and unique creatures to populate your campaigns and adventures!

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Timecodes
00:00 Chapter 1 - 5e Origin Story
09:35 Chapter 2 - A 40 Year History
13:51 Chapter 3 - Undeniable Inspiration
16:21 Chapter 4 - Early 2e Updates
21:39 Chapter 5 - Later 2e Updates
26:56 Chapter 6 - Fourth Edition Updates
29:38 Chapter 7 - Fifth Edition Updates

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[stormrogers]

That was fun thank you. I didn't know about the nagpa. Now I feel confident on how to run things. If I need a plot in the shadow fell

[BigChucka]

32:20 The way I'd do it is they're compelled to always have an available Clone. To permanently kill you have to catch the last one before it has a chance to awaken and recast the Clone spell.

[yuen]

Its almost time for a new lich video 🙏🏾💀

[aqueousconch]

Gotta say, I love NagTek the best out of the Nagpas.

[seanmurphy]

I was thinking the same thing the minute I looked at these guys

[AMRosa]

The curse must have a restriction on the Nagpa's ability to use 9th Level Magic, because that would open up the possibility for True Polymorph, which would allow the Nagpa to turn back into Elven form.

You could also think that Wish could allow them to regain the ability to perform Elven High Magic, and they could eventually craft a ritual to break the curse, assuming that they could overcome their nature and work together for long enough, and in enough secret.

[atomicnectar]

Definitely my new favorite DnD lore channel

[Gnome]

You should definitely customize the thirteen different nagpa I think they'd be unique beings with unique powers after all this time

[snowboy]

Man... If D&D one day becomes incredibly more popular, your channel is going to pop off and when it does, you've got a huge library of information here. Undoubtly one of the best channels for content like this.

[d.sm.]

I would have the raven queen gain their knowledge through said maddening curse, fits with her 5e fascination with memories

[chadstinson]

This was wonderfully put together. The pictures the story I don't know anyone on YouTube that could have done a better job. True art.

[Jimmy-pn]

Funny thing is if the ritual succeeded the Raven queen may have given them a reward.

[MatthewSmith-ifvd]

They remind me of the skeksis from The Dark Crystal. They have a very similar look to them

[Shakkarz]

The villainous characters Remind me of dark Crystal

[VampsterCockedD]

This right here is one of my favorite videos this channel has done. Im really into this monster I use them in my Homebrew game as well I have three different versions of them.

[majinsole]

What a unique creature indeed.

Thanks for the lore and the art!

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I remember owning and playing that module! Great Video sir! These are some of the most Indepth and informative lore videos I have watched! I really enjoy them as a big fan of the Shadowfell and the FeyWild

[uzunaruMelonness]

"These... Nagpa has some uncanny familiarity. I'm sure Master's patron would know more. Although I am suspicious that he isn't the Set of a certain... legend." Emma hefts the thick tome onto the wide lectern.

"Suspicious? Dear child?" Set's shadow appears to her left.

Emma turns around. Eyes widen at the sight of the tall man.

"I did not take offense of your words. But be mindful when calling upon my name, " Set's feminine voice deepens. His right hand tosses the mixed mess of split bone, rotten ichor, and ruined cloth onto the floor. "Unless you want to join these thieving fools."

The brunette mage lowers her eyes. The remains of the Nagpa cadaver is clear. The beak is intact. Decayed wing floating on the ichor.

Set sneers at the body. He jerked around. "Pathetic imitator." His mind recalls the Hawk face of a young warrior. "Made me remember that day..."

[Maarcosx]

this was so sick gonna have some of these guys helping the BBEG. (:

[geoaltman]

Wwoohoo new video and i like these silly bastards