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{{5epointer|Venture Maidens Campaign Guide|noncanon=true|setting=The Planes}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Sleeping Sovereign Medusa <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=Medusa Sleeping Sovereign
|refs=<ref name="vmcg.185">{{Cite Pub|Venture Maidens Campaign Guide|pages=188}} Licensed: &copy; Venture Maidens, LLC. {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="srd5mod">Modificed from {{SRD5|Medusa Common|Medusa}} - {{pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}} [[OGL]] using {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template}}.</ref> <ref name="habuo">habitat - unofficial. [user]</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Fey, Medusa <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=16 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=199 <!--127-->
|hd=
|speed=30 ft.

|saves= 
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Insight}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}, {{SRD5|Stealth}}
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Psychic}}; {{bps}}
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}} 
|senses={{SRD5|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=18 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Common}}, {{5elang|Sylvan}}
|languagelist=Common, Sylvan
|habitat=Desert, Feywild, Wildes
|plane=Feywild, Wildes 
|cr=14 <!--Challenge wolfing-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=
|pointer=true
|summary=Medusa who is sovereign of the {{5ep|Sleeping Court}}.

|feature1=Endless Dream
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=

|feature2=Petrifying Gaze
|flimit2=
|fdesc2={{SRD5trait}} When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its {{srd5lc|Turn}} within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a {{SRD5|DC}} 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} if the medusa isn’t {{srd5lc|Incapacitated}} and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc|Petrified}}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc|Restrained}}. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by the {{5espell|Greater Restoration}} spell or other magic. 

Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can’t see the medusa until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the medusa in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. 

If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of it and in an area of {{srd5lc|Bright Light}}, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.

|feature3=Sovereign Fey
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=33 sovereign points
* {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template#Dream Prision|Dream Prison}} (action, 6 points)
* {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template#Imaginary Veil|Imaginary Veil}} (varies, 1 point)
* {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template#Lost Lullaby|Lost Lullaby}} (bonus action, 5 points)
* {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template#SNight Terrors|Night Terrors}} (bonus action, 2 points)
* {{5ep|Sleeping Sovereign Template#Sleeping Sand|Sleeping Sand}} (reaction, 3 points) 
Any spent sovereign points are recovered when the giant completes a {{5e Rest}}.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1={{SRD5trait}} The medusa makes either three melee attacks — one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword — or two ranged attacks with its longbow.

|action2=Shortsword
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''Melee Weapon Attack''

|action3=Snake Hair
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action4=Longbow
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}''

|action5=Invisibility
|alimit5=
|adesc5={{SRD5trait}} The medusa magically turns {{srd5lc|Invisible}} until it chooses to end the effect. The invisibility ends early if the medusa {{srd5lc|Attack}}s or {{SRD5|Cast a Spell|casts a spell}}. Any equipment the medusa wears or carries is invisible with it.
}}
{{SRD5|Medusa}} who is sovereign of the {{5ep|Sleeping Court}}. [example]

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:5e Sleeping Court]]
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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	Venture Maidens Campaign Guide +
CRval	14 +
Canon	false + and true +
Challenge Rating	14 +
Creature Name	Sleeping Sovereign Medusa +
Experience Points	11,500 +
Features	Endless Dream +, Petrifying Gaze +, Sovereign Fey +, Multiattack +, Shortsword +, Snake Hair +, Longbow + and Invisibility +
Habitat	Desert +, Feywild + and Wildes +
Hit Points	199 +
Name	Sleeping Sovereign Medusa +
Plane	Feywild + and Wildes +
Publication	Venture Maidens Campaign Guide +
Setting	The Planes +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Medusa Sleeping Sovereign +
Subtype	Fey + and Medusa +
Summary	Medusa who is sovereign of the Sleeping Court. +
Type	Monstrosity +