Lochstrom

Lochstrom is a fictional entity appearing in the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. It is a type of Aberration, a creature that is alien and often disturbing in its form and nature. Lochstroms are known for their ability to manipulate and generate localized gravitational fields. This allows them to alter the weight of objects and creatures, effectively making them heavier or lighter. They can use this power to crush opponents, levitate themselves or others, or create zones of intense gravitational pull.

Visually, Lochstroms are described as vaguely spherical or amorphous beings, often with numerous tendrils or pseudopods. Their exact appearance can vary, but they typically possess a disturbing, otherworldly aesthetic. Their origins are often unclear, but they are generally believed to hail from other planes of existence or alien dimensions where the laws of physics may differ from those of the standard Pathfinder cosmology.

In combat, a Lochstrom's primary threat comes from its gravitational manipulation. It can make a heavily armored knight as light as a feather or pin a nimble rogue to the ground with crushing force. This versatility makes them challenging opponents, as their abilities can bypass conventional defenses. They are often encountered in strange or unusual locations, such as ancient ruins, planar rifts, or areas where reality has become warped. Their motivations are typically inscrutable, driven by alien instincts or goals that are difficult for more conventional beings to comprehend.