Shades

A Shade is an amortal shape-shifting non-being that takes on the form of ones its observer loves most. Because of this shape-shifting ability, no one knows what a Shade looks like when it is alone, as it changes instantly upon encountering it. Shades feed on human emotions and souls, using their appearance to overpower people due to their reluctance to attack the semblance of their loved ones.

It is for this reason that one should never face a Shade alone. Others nearby not only can confuse the Shade, but also step in to fight it should the first observer it latched to be unable to.