Creature Bestiary

Description

A towering humanoid creature with no visible eyes. It locates prey through sound and vibrations. Emits a distinctive clicking sound when hunting.

Habitat

Found throughout the forest, especially near old growth areas. Most active during new moons.

Behavior

• • Stands perfectly still when observing
• • Moves silently at high speed when attacking
• • Can detect heartbeats within 30 meters
• • Will investigate any sound source

Weakness

Deaf to very low frequencies. Moving extremely slowly (sneaking) can allow safe passage. Red mushrooms attract it.

Description

Appears as a translucent humanoid figure made of bark and fog. Former forest spirits corrupted by an unknown force. They mourn continuously.

Habitat

Ancient trees, dried creek beds, and places where many creatures have died. They mark significant story locations.

Behavior

• • Does not attack unless provoked
• • Will guide players to safety if spared
• • Disappears when The Watcher approaches
• • Drops rare bone charms when defeated

Weakness

Fire and light repel them. They are vulnerable to iron weapons. Their mournful song can be mimicked to gain trust.

Description

Swarm predators that move in groups of 5-12. Resemble skinned wolves with too many limbs. They hunt through persistence, never giving up pursuit.

Habitat

Underground tunnels, caves, and dense underbrush. They nest in hollow logs and abandoned animal dens.

Behavior

• • Communicate through high-pitched squeals
• • Will circle around to cut off escape routes
• • Tire quickly but recover fast
• • Become aggressive when leader is killed

Weakness

Separated from the pack they become disoriented. Fire is highly effective. The alpha can be identified by its red markings.

Description

Trees infected with a parasitic organism that causes them to slowly move and snatch nearby creatures. They exhale sleeping gas periodically.

Habitat

Found at forest edges and in clearings. Often near story landmarks. They mark safe zones from other predators.

Behavior

• • Remain dormant during day, active at night
• • Release gas clouds every 3-4 minutes
• • Roots can detect movement underground
• • Cannot move once rooted

Weakness

Salt and fire damage them. Their gas is lighter than air - staying above it helps. Cutting roots weakens them.

Description

A creature that exists between shadows, only visible when it moves. Its true form is unknown. Causes severe sanity loss when witnessed.

Habitat

Deep forest interior, especially where direct moonlight cannot reach. Appears only during specific lunar phases.

Behavior

• • Can only be seen when moving between shadows
• • Copies player movement patterns
• • Appears in reflective surfaces first
• • Grows stronger in complete darkness

Weakness

Constant light sources disrupt its form. It cannot exist in direct sunlight. White bone charms provide mental protection.