CR 6 – Fey – Montecito Mirage
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Montecito Mirage
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Fey, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 17 (+3),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 14 (+2),
Wisdom 16 (+3),
Charisma 20 (+5)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +8
Skills: Deception +8, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic, Radiant
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 15
**Languages**: Sylvan, Common
**Challenge Rating (CR)**: 6
**Special Abilities**:
– **Illusory Veil**: As a bonus action, the Montecito Mirage can create an illusory duplicate of itself that lasts for 1 minute or until it is attacked. The duplicate has 1 HP and can distract enemies, imposing disadvantage on attacks against the real Montecito Mirage until it is destroyed.
– **Fey Step**: The Montecito Mirage can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see as a bonus action.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Montecito Mirage makes two attacks with its Enchanted Touch.
– **Enchanted Touch**: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d8 + 1) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of its next turn.
– **Mirage Burst (Recharge 5-6)**: The Montecito Mirage creates a dazzling burst of light in a 15-foot radius centered on itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures that fail the save are blinded until the end of their next turn.
**Description**: The Montecito Mirage is an enchanting fey creature that embodies the mystique of its coastal surroundings. With a shimmering appearance that changes colors like the ocean, it often lures unsuspecting adventurers into its realm. It utilizes illusions and charm to manipulate its foes, preferring to confuse rather than confront directly. While it enjoys playful mischief, it can become fiercely protective of its territory when threatened, using its teleportation and illusions to outmaneuver and outwit those who dare to invade its domain.