CR 6 – Type – Fey – Sylph Guardian
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Sylph Guardian
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Fey, Chaotic Good
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 18 (+4),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 16 (+3),
Wisdom 15 (+2),
Charisma 20 (+5)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Dexterity +8, Charisma +9
Skills: Persuasion +9, Stealth +8, Insight +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic;
Damage Immunities: Poison;
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened.
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
**Languages:** Sylvan, Common
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 6
**Special Abilities:**
– **Fey Step:** Once per turn, the Sylph Guardian can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see as a bonus action.
– **Whirlwind Dance:** As a reaction when attacked, the Sylph Guardian can create a 10-ft. radius whirlwind centered on itself. All creatures in that area must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet away and knocked prone.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Sylph Guardian makes two attacks with its **Whispering Blade**.
– **Whispering Blade:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) psychic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.
– **Aerial Confusion (Recharge 5-6):** The Sylph Guardian creates a 20-ft. radius area of difficult terrain and swirling winds centered on itself. Creatures in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8) force damage and be knocked prone.
**Description:** The Sylph Guardian is a whimsical and elusive creature, often found in enchanted forests or mystical glades. Originating from the heart of the Feywild, it serves as a protector of nature and its magical creatures. Agile and clever, the Sylph Guardian uses its speed and teleportation to confound enemies, preferring to outmaneuver foes rather than confront them directly. Its demeanor is playful yet fierce, willing to protect its domain at all costs.