Umbrapellis: The Shadow-Skinned
Origin
Umbrapellis emerged not from a primordial chaos, but from a deliberate act of shadow magic. A powerful sorcerer, consumed by his obsession with darkness, attempted to bind the very essence of shadows into a physical form. The ritual failed, horribly. Instead of a controlled entity, it birthed Umbrapellis – a being formed from twisted shadows and negative energy, a sentient embodiment of the sorcerer's darkest desires. The sorcerer himself was consumed by his creation, becoming the first victim of the shadow-skinned horror.
Lineage
Umbrapellis has no true lineage. It is not born of infernal parentage or celestial corruption. It is an aberration, a grotesque mockery of life formed from the spilled essence of shadow magic and the corrupted soul of its creator. It is a singular entity, unique in its very existence, defying categorization within any established demonic hierarchy.
Authority
Umbrapellis wields dominion over shadows, able to manipulate them with uncanny precision. It can twist darkness into tangible weapons, create illusions that trap and ensnare, and cloak itself in an impenetrable veil of shadows. Its power grows stronger in environments deprived of light, reaching its peak in absolute darkness.
Skills
Umbrapellis possesses exceptional mastery over shadow manipulation, including the creation of shadowy tendrils that can grasp and crush, the summoning of shadowy creatures, and the ability to teleport short distances by phasing through shadows. It is also remarkably agile and silent, moving like a phantom through darkness.
Notable Events
The Shadow Plague of Veridia:
Umbrapellis's first major act of terror was the Shadow Plague of Veridia. It spread a creeping darkness across the land, corrupting the hearts of men and driving them to madness. The plague, manifested as creeping shadows that stole the light and life from their victims, decimated the kingdom before a desperate alliance of mages managed to banish it, albeit temporarily.
The Obsidian Mirror Incident:
Legend speaks of an obsidian mirror that served as a gateway to Umbrapellis's shadowy realm. Those foolish enough to gaze into its depths were pulled into the darkness, never to be seen again. The mirror was eventually shattered, but whispers persist that fragments still hold the power to summon the shadow-skinned horror.