## Queen Ant

Large beast (spellcaster), lawful neutral

Armor Class 14\
Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)\
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR 12 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 16 (+3) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3)

Skills Arcana +5, Insight +4, Nature +5, Persuasion +5\
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive Perception 12\
Languages — (telepathic antennae-signal to ants)\
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Spellcasting. The Queen is a 5th-level spellcaster (Intelligence, DC 13,
+5 to hit). She knows:

-   Cantrips (at will): *Guidance, Mending, Resistance*

-   1st level (4 slots): *Shield, Mage Armor, Detect Magic*

-   2nd level (3 slots): *Mirror Image, Web*

-   3rd level (2 slots): *Counterspell, Hypnotic Pattern\
    > *

Traits

-   Telepathic Link (Ants Only). Can communicate with any ant within 120
    > ft.

-   Commanding Presence. Allied ants within 30 ft. have advantage on
    > saves vs. fear.

-   Nonviolent Focus. The Queen avoids fighting, relying on magic to
    > defend or pacify.