shadefolk
Shadefolk are beings from folklore and fantasy literature described as living embodiments of shade or darkness. They are typically depicted as humanoid figures tied to the spaces where light diminishes, such as twilight woodlands, caves, or urban night. In many settings they are neither entirely physical nor entirely ethereal, existing as elusive silhouettes that can blend with shadows and move between illuminated and darkened places.
Physically they may appear as shadowy humans, with outlines that waver or fade, and sometimes as more
Culture and society: Rather than a single uniform culture, shadefolk are portrayed as varied groups or solitary
In narrative use, shadefolk serve as antagonists, mentors, or enigmatic forces overseeing the boundary between day
See also: shade, shadow, night creature, dusk, and twilight folklore.