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Knight of the Road

Creature Codex
Challenge 5
(1,800 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 4
Medium humanoid (elf), lawful evil (allegedly)
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 117 (18d8+36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +5, Wis +4, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +5, Nature +5, Perception +4, Stealth +7, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Elvish, Umbral
Environments
Fey Ancestry.

The shadow fey has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Keen Sight.

The shadow fey has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Obscure the Way (1/Day).

As a bonus action, the shadow fey designates a creature it can see within 100 feet and obscures the creature and its companions’ travel on a particular shadow road. That shadow road will not open for the designated creature or its traveling companions except through powerful magical means such as by a key of Veles. In addition, that shadow road won’t lead to its usual destination for the designated creature or its traveling companions, instead leading the group in a meandering loop. This effect lasts for 9 (2d8) days, until the shadow fey removes the effect, or until the shadow fey dies.
Shadow Traveler (3/Day).

As a bonus action while in shadows, dim light, or darkness, the shadow fey disappears into the darkness and reappears in an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. A tendril of inky smoke appears at the origin and destination when it uses this trait.
Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the shadow fey has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Traveler in Darkness.

The shadow fey has advantage on Intelligence (Arcana) checks made to know about shadow roads and shadow magic spells or items.

Actions

Multiattack. The knight of the road makes two longsword attacks or two shortbow attacks.
Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2) piercing damage. The knight has disadvantage when attacking a target within 5 feet of it.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

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