Avarasts

Avarasts are a fictional species from the role-playing game Pathfinder. They are depicted as beings composed of pure magical energy, often appearing as swirling masses of light or elemental forces. Avarasts are native to the Plane of Shadow, a dimension of darkness and negative energy. Despite their ethereal nature, they possess sentience and can interact with the material world, often through possession or by manifesting physical avatars.

These entities are known for their shadowy and malevolent nature. Their motivations are often inscrutable, but they are typically associated with corruption, decay, and the desire to spread darkness. Avarasts feed on emotions like despair and fear, and their presence can drain the life force from living creatures and environments. They are not typically encountered as individuals in the same way as many other creatures, but rather as pervasive influences or as powerful entities that have found ways to manifest more concretely.

In Pathfinder lore, avărasts are often employed as agents of darker powers or as independent threats seeking to expand the influence of the Plane of Shadow. Their magical abilities are formidable, allowing them to manipulate shadows, drain vitality, and sow discord. They are considered dangerous adversaries, requiring specific tactics and magical defenses to overcome. Their connection to the Plane of Shadow also grants them resistance to many forms of conventional harm.