✦ Creature Entry: The Bell-Lantern Thing

Name & Classification

Name: The Bell-Lantern Thing

Type: Cryptid

Affinity: Void / Sliver

Era: All Eras

Habitat & Territory

Region: Fog-choked roads, coastal ruins, Driftline storm paths

Known Sightings: Weilah passes, Avereth cliff roads, Ishvahni glaciers

Behavior & Traits

• Temperament: Watchful / Passive
• Abilities: Carries an ancient bell-lantern; distorts visibility and sound; prevents nearby beings from recalling their path
• Weaknesses: Loses cohesion in strong wind; broken if lantern light extinguished
• Notable Behavior: Never fully approaches; seems to follow travelers at a fixed distance

Myths & Legends

Stories tell of this spectral figure leading lost travelers in endless circles. The sound of its faint bell is said to cause deep unease and fragmented memory long after the encounter.

Combat Designation

Threat Level: Moderate

Role: Environmental Cryptid / Lore Hook