Gorga

Gorgas are fey embodiments of diurnal creatures’ fear of the dark. Beings of shadow and hunger, they love to prey upon light-loving creatures. Many different kinds of gorgas exist, and each embodies a different facet of the night’s countless terrors.

Gorgas are common in the First World realm of Nighthold, where they once served the mysterious Count Ranalc. After Ranalc’s disappearance, the gorgas quickly lost what little compassion they had, scattered into small bands led by their strongest members, and began hunting any fey they could find. All gorgas carry shrouds of shadow within them, and most find daylight unpleasant, tending to remain within Nighthold’s perpetual gloom or hole up in caverns or deep forests until night falls. Their bizarre eyes—hollow pools of magical shadow—allow them to see even in magical darkness.

Feature	Description
Type	Fey
Risk	High threat due to their malevolent nature and abilities linked to darkness
Habitat	Common in the First-World realm of Nighthold; found in caverns, deep forests, and other shadowy areas
Behavior	Predatory and aggressive, especially towards light-loving creatures; often hunt in small bands led by their strongest members
Perception	Exceptional perception, particularly adept at sensing creatures even in magical darkness
Stealth	Highly stealthy, able to move quietly and remain unnoticed, especially in dark environments
Speed	Moderate speed, relentless in their pursuit of prey
Attacks	Utilize deadly claws and bites; embody various night terrors, with abilities linked to fear and shadow
Defenses	Resistant to many forms of damage; carry shrouds of shadow within them, making them difficult to harm without specific methods
Special Abilities	Possess hollow pools of magical shadow for eyes, allowing them to see in complete darkness, including magical darkness; daylight is unpleasant for them, preferring perpetual gloom