괴여 (Gwae-yeo) - The Cruel Siren
Gwae-yeo, a name whispered in hushed tones across the Korean peninsula, is not a name born of fire and brimstone, but of ice and despair. Unlike demons of infernal origin, Gwae-yeo emerged from the twisted depths of human cruelty, a manifestation of the darkest aspects of female rage and vengeful sorrow. Her origins are shrouded in mystery, some say she was a woman wronged, driven to madness by betrayal and heartbreak, others whisper of a ritual gone wrong, a summoning that twisted a grieving soul into a monstrous entity.
Bloodline:
Gwae-yeo possesses no traditional demonic lineage. She is a creature of sorrow and vengeance, born from the human spirit itself. Her power is derived not from infernal pacts but from the accumulated pain and suffering she channels.
Authority/Power:
Gwae-yeo holds sway over the emotions of others, specifically manipulating fear, grief, and despair. She can amplify existing negative feelings, driving individuals to acts of self-harm or violence. She can also weave illusions, appearing as loved ones lost, promising solace only to lead her victims further into their torment.
Skills:
Her abilities include: Illusions weaving; Emotional manipulation; Whispers of despair – the ability to inflict psychological torture through insidious whispers; Crystalline tears – tears that can freeze a victim’s soul in place, leaving them vulnerable; Echoing sorrow – the power to project amplified sorrow and grief onto others.
Major Events:
- The Tragedy of the Willow Grove: Legend speaks of a massacre that occurred near a willow grove centuries ago. Many believe Gwae-yeo's birth was somehow intertwined with this tragic event, fueled by the collective sorrow of the victims. The grove is now considered a cursed place, where her whispers are said to be most potent.
- The Case of the Weeping Scholar: A renowned scholar, driven mad by Gwae-yeo’s illusions, penned a chilling account of his interactions with the entity, detailing her terrifying abilities before vanishing without a trace. This account serves as one of the few documented encounters with Gwae-yeo.
- The Silent Scream: A recent incident involving a series of suicides in a small village is believed to be Gwae-yeo’s latest work, amplifying existing feelings of despair and loneliness to push vulnerable individuals to their breaking point.