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Zakoena is a fictional entity appearing in the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. It is a type of monstrous fey creature, often described as a predator that inhabits the shadowy fringes of the natural world. Zakoena are known for their uncanny ability to blend into their surroundings, making them difficult to detect. Their physical form is typically gaunt and twisted, with sharp claws and a vaguely humanoid silhouette. These creatures are often associated with places of decay, corruption, or unnatural stillness.

The motivations of a zakoena are usually tied to a primal hunger, though some lore suggests they can also act out of a malicious or territorial instinct. They are not typically intelligent in the way a sentient being is, but possess a cunning born of their predatory nature. Encounters with zakoena often occur in dense forests, forgotten ruins, or areas tainted by dark magic. Their attacks are swift and brutal, relying on stealth and surprise to overwhelm their prey. In Pathfinder lore, they are sometimes depicted as guardians of hidden places or as instruments of darker fey powers. Their presence can be a sign of a corrupted or unbalanced natural environment.