Category: Apparition
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Ghost Ships
As their name suggests, ghost ships are haunted ships set to the sea long after the last of their crew has passed on. As with a haunted house, a ghost ship will have absorbed the dead and is itself alive in a similar way to the spirits that sail it. Category: Apparition History There are…
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Soul tree
A deadly, parasitic plant, the soul tree exists in two dimensions simultaneously and infects people in their sleep. Category: Apparition/Plant History Soul trees are not a well documented species, as the deaths they cause are difficult to attribute to them. Many cases of people dying in their sleep are speculated to be caused by soul…
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Grim
The Grim, or church grim, is the specter of a large black dog that, if seen, is an omen of death. They originate from British legend. Category: Apparition History The Grim is associated with both English and Scandinavian folklore, though in Scandinavian stories the Grim is not always a dog, often appearing as a lamb…
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Banshees
While having the appearance of a human ghost, the banshee is a nocturnal creature that wails and weeps in places that have, or will soon, been the site of death or tragedy. Category: Nocturnal History Originating in Ireland, the banshee as a creature of myth is depicted as a female ghoulish apparition, usually wearing white…
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Mimic Spirits
While not technically ghosts, mimic spirits often take the voices and vague appearances of deceased loved ones, lingering near mourning individuals for months or even years. Category: Apparition History Mimic spirits are known to linger around cemeteries and follow individuals home. They eventually start mimicking the deceased person in order to stay, using the emotional…
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Yarn Poppet
The yarn poppet (or just poppet) is an object infused with enough magic to give it life and movement. They can be created by almost any species if infused with enough energy. Category: Apparition History Voodoo dolls and some totems are varieties of poppets, which is a general term for any item shaped to resemble…
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Shadows
Shadows are shapeshifting creatures made of the blackest insubstantial shadow. While primarily incorporeal, they can become solid enough to be dangerous Category: Apparition History Shadows form in places of great tragedy and darkness, such as battlegrounds and tombs. They are not quite ghosts, as they are not the imprint of a departed soul, but they…
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Fire Sprites
While similar in appearance to sprites, the fire sprite is more closely related to the will-o’-the-wisp. Typically appearing as a small humanoid made of fire, they are often accused of starting forest fires. Category: Apparition/Fire History Fire sprites are a little known species often blamed for wild fires. While they often are found at the…
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Will-o’-the-Wisp
The Will-o’-the-Wisp is an unusual creature hailing from the British Isles. Appearing from a distance as a floating lantern light, they are famous for drawing travelers to their deaths, lost and alone. Category: Nocturnal History The Will-o’-the-Wisp does not have a set history, as in many cases it appears as an illusion. They show themselves…
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