Caeden Montalli

Shadow Manipulation. Caeden has the ability to manipulate shadows at will. This ability allows him to create illusions, obscure vision, and move through shadows with ease.

Spellcasting. Caeden is a charismatic spellcaster. He can cast a variety of spells using his innate magical abilities. Spell save DC 15, +9 to hit with spell attacks.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Caeden fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Shadow Strike: Caeden makes two attacks with his Shadow Dagger

Shadow Dagger: Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 31(6d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Dark Bolt: Ranged Spell Attack: +12 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit:42 (8d8 + 6) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute.

Shadow Burst: Caeden releases a burst of shadows in a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 82 (15d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Caeden can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The monster regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Shadow Lunge (Costs 2 Actions): Caeden extends his Shadow Dagger with a sudden burst of shadow, making a melee weapon attack. +12 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Invisible Shroud (Costs 1 Action): Caeden wraps himself in an invisible shroud of darkness, granting him advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks until the start of his next turn.

Shadow Step (Costs 3 Actions): Caeden merges with the shadows, instantly teleporting up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. Any creature within 10 feet of the space he teleports to must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.