vaevaks
Vaevaks are a class of supernatural entities that appear in various fantasy works and tabletop role-playing games. They are typically depicted as psychic predatory beings that thrive on negative emotions, especially fear and despair, and that can influence thoughts and memories of living beings. The name appears in multiple settings with no single canonical origin; writers treat it as a proper name rather than a term with fixed etymology.
Appearance and physiology: Vaevaks are described as non-corporeal and shadow-like, often manifesting as flickering motes, wisps,
Behavior and ecology: Vaevaks tend to be solitary, but small clusters can occur in regions of collective
In gaming and fiction, vaevaks are often used as antagonists representing psychological danger rather than brute
Note: Because vaevaks appear across different works, details such as appearance, abilities, and weaknesses vary by