Reflected Wisp
Small Celestial (Fey), Neutral
Armor Class: 13 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 22 (5d6)
Speed: 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
Challenge Rating: 1 (200 XP)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Saving Throws: Dexterity +5, Wisdom +4
Skills: Stealth +7, Performance +5, Deception +5
Damage Vulnerabilities: None
Damage Resistances: Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: Understands Sylvan and Common but cannot speak.
Spellcasting
Spellcasting. The Reflected Wisp is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The Reflected Wisp has the following spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Minor Illusion, Dancing Lights
1st level (2 slots): Disguise Self, Silent Image
**Special notes about the spellcaster’s spellcasting abilities or actions:**
The Reflected Wisp often casts its prepared spells before combat to create distractions or lead adventurers into traps. For example, it may use *Silent Image* to create illusions of brilliant lights or false paths, enhancing its ability to lure characters deeper into the grove. The Wisp is known to rely more on its charm-based abilities and movement tactics, reserving spells for when it needs to escalate the encounter or disorient players.
Actions & Abilities
Ethereal Touch: **Attack:** +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
**Hit:** 1d6 + 3 radiant damage.
**Special Effect:** The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of their next turn. While charmed in this way, the target is unable to directly attack the Wisp or move away from it willingly.
Illusory Duplicate: The Reflected Wisp creates 1d4 illusory duplicates of itself within a 15-foot radius. Each duplicate lasts for 1 minute.
Creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, they are confused and have disadvantage on attack rolls against the Wisp until the beginning of the Wisp’s next turn.
Luring Luminescence: The Wisp emits an enchanting glow in a 30-foot radius. Creatures within the area must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.
While charmed, the creatures are drawn towards the Wisp and must use their movement each turn to move closer to it. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of their turns to break the charm effect.
The Wisp may move up to 10 feet as part of this action without provoking attacks of opportunity.
Appearance
The Reflected Wisp is a dazzling creature, an orb-shaped entity about the size of a human head, that manifests a captivating allure as it gracefully hovers above the ground. Its silhouette appears delicate and ethereal, gliding effortlessly through its surroundings, creating an aura of enchantment.
Its coloration is a mesmerizing spectacle, characterized by deep emerald greens and bright cerulean blues that meld seamlessly into one another. Flashes of golden light break through this colorful tapestry, reminiscent of sunlight glinting off water or sparkling gemstones. As the Wisp moves, its kaleidoscope of hues shifts and swirls, engaging any onlooker in a visual dance.
The Wisp’s smooth and luminous surface resembles polished stone, radiating an iridescent quality that reflects light in a myriad of directions. This unique texture enhances the creature’s mystique, creating intricate illusions of depth and complexity. Ethereal wisps of energy emanate from its form, adding to its enchanting presence.
Unlike traditional creatures, the Reflected Wisp lacks conventional facial features. Instead, it boasts gleaming reflective spots that serve as expressive ‘eyes,’ emanating a soft, warm glow that fluctuates based on its emotions—brightening during moments of playfulness and dimming when threatened. Its gentle luminosity hints at a melodic chirp rather than a mouth, further enhancing its otherworldly charm.
In place of limbs, the Wisp is adorned with delicate, semi-transparent tendrils that drift and sway like water plants in a gentle current. These ethereal appendages, formed by light itself, trail behind it, captivating observers with their flowing movements. The combination of its amorphous shape and fluttering tendrils creates an illusion of effortless motion.
The creature’s posture is fluid and graceful, perpetually hovering in a dance-like manner as it navigates through groves and reflective surfaces. Its movement is intricate, shifting direction with uncanny ease, mesmerizing those who watch as it flits in and out of view.
The Reflected Wisp boasts remarkable special features that enhance its enchanting presence. In low light, it glows softly, casting a gentle ambient illumination around it. This bioluminescent quality, combined with its shifting colors, serves to confound and disorient potential threats, making it difficult for observers to pinpoint its exact location. As it harnesses its magical abilities, radiant, shimmering effects radiate from its form, further augmenting its enchanting allure.
Additionally, as the Wisp takes flight, it leaves a faint trail of sparkling light in its wake—an ephemeral echo of its presence that dances like sunlight on water. This shimmering trail shifts and flows in unpredictable patterns, leaving a stunning visual masterpiece that captivates anyone fortunate enough to witness it.
In essence, the Reflected Wisp embodies a blend of grace, beauty, and mystery. With its kaleidoscopic colors, radiant textures, and fluid movements, it creates a striking, celestial presence against a backdrop of solid white—a living testament to otherworldly elegance.
Tactical Information
Reflected Wisp: Behavioral and Combat Dynamics
Behavior in Day-to-Day Life
In the enchanting Mirrorwood Grove, the Reflected Wisp flits gracefully through the dappled sunlight, blending with the ethereal atmosphere of its surroundings. Day to day, it serves as a curious caretaker of the enchanted woods, using its Mimicry ability to playfully imitate the sounds and shapes of other woodland creatures. This mimicry, coupled with its soft, melodic chirps, keeps the grove alive with intrigue, causing adventurers and woodland creatures alike to feel a sense of wonder while traversing its realm.
The Wisp doesn’t hunt in the traditional sense; instead, it feeds on the ambient magic and emotions emitted by the adventurers who wander too near. Its motivations are dual-faceted: it longs to guide lost souls away from danger while harboring a mischievous streak that sometimes leads them into elaborate pranks. The spirit often attempts to help those in despair by creating reflections of their hopes, instilling inspiration and wonder. However, the Wisp’s timid nature means it rarely approaches directly; it prefers to draw travelers in with its magical aura, dancing just out of reach while watching their reactions with an almost childlike curiosity.
Socially, the Reflected Wisp is an introverted entity. It interacts minimally with other creatures, preferring the company of the shimmering trees and the sounds of the grove. If adventurers happen upon its glimmering dance, it flits around them, gauging their intentions before deciding whether to engage further.
Combat Behavior
When an adventuring party approaches with hostile intent—be it due to misunderstandings or attraction to its light—the Reflected Wisp adopts a playful yet evasive combat strategy. Rather than confronting foes directly, it initiates combat by casting Luring Luminescence, charming those nearby into a disoriented state. Like a magician revealing an enchanting illusion, the Wisp takes delight in the chaos created as adventurers attempt to follow its beckoning glow, only to find themselves tangled in the grove’s traps.
Throughout combat, the Wisp relies heavily on mobility. With its ethereal form, it zips between patches of reflective surfaces, using Mirrorstep as a tactical retreat mechanism when the tide turns against it. If faced with overwhelming numbers, the creature becomes a master of misdirection, using the environment to its advantage. The Wisp may weave through the underbrush, creating visual distractions and illusions of its own, perhaps even launching treats of personal reflections—echoes of the adventurers’ past selves—to bewilder or de-escalate aggression.
In situations where the adventurers are more numerous or coordinated, the Wisp becomes more cunning, prioritizing spellcasters who threaten its ethereal existence. It might lure melee fighters deeper into the grove, hoping they become entrapped, while it flits just out of reach, instilling uncertainty or confusion amongst observing adventurers. Should combat bring danger close, the Wisp breaks visual contact, seeking refuge among the reflective trees, trusting in the grove’s magic to obscure its well-being.
Roleplay/Narrative Interactions
In encounters devoid of hostility, the Reflected Wisp showcases its timeless curiosity and gentle spirit. It glides gracefully around those who approach, communicating softly through melodic chirps. When adventurers show kindness or are intrigued by the Wisp’s luminescent dance, it responds positively, allowing them to catch glimpses of the reflections it conjures around them—past memories replete with emotion.
The Wisp is inherently shy and evasive, often darting away at sudden movements or loud noises. Attempts at diplomacy could persuade it to show hidden paths through the grove, provided adventurers approach with a calm demeanor and respectful intentions. Yet, in moments of uncertainty or perceived threat, the creature’s instinct is to retreat into the shadows of its mirrored domain, leaving behind shimmering trails that might become confusing to those in pursuit.
If adventurers attempt to offer offerings, whether they be trinkets, food, or expressions of gratitude, the Wisp may elegantly consider their value. Intrigued but cautious, it might reveal pathways to secretive glades within the grove or guide them away from danger if it senses true goodwill. However, if approached aggressively or deceitfully, the Wisp emits a cacophony of delightful illusions and phantasmal images to confuse and disperse would-be captors, entrusting its escape to the vast reflections of Mirrorwood Grove.
Essentially, the Reflected Wisp embodies a balance of playfulness and caution, serving as both a guide and enigma within the enchanting light of Mirrorwood Grove, ultimately leaving adventurers with memories that shimmer long after their journey concludes.
