CR 7 – Fey – Glamourous Shade

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name:** Glamourous Shade

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Fey, Chaotic Neutral

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 10 (+0),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 14 (+2),

Intelligence 12 (+1),

Wisdom 15 (+2),

Charisma 20 (+5)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +5, Charisma +8

Skills: Deception +8, Persuasion +8, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances: Psychic, Radiant

Damage Immunities: None

Condition Immunities: Charmed

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 12

**Languages:** Sylvan, Common

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 7

**Special Abilities:**

– **Illusory Glamour:** Once per day, the Glamourous Shade can cast *Major Image* without expending a spell slot.

– **Charming Presence:** Creatures within 30 ft. that begin their turn within sight must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of their next turn.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Glamourous Shade makes two attacks with its Enchanted Touch.

– **Enchanted Touch:** Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 18 (4d8) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of its next turn.

– **Veil of Shadows (Recharge 5-6):** The Glamourous Shade can create a 20 ft. radius sphere of magical darkness for 1 minute. Creatures within this area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (4d10) necrotic damage.

**Description:** The Glamourous Shade is a captivating entity from the Feywild, known for blending beauty and trickery. With an appearance akin to a 76-year-old model, it exudes a blend of elegance and eerie allure, often entrancing those who gaze upon it. Its tactics involve using charm effects to turn foes against each other, while illusions create distractions. The Shade prefers to manipulate and confuse opponents before revealing its true power, embodying the chaotic nature of its alignment.