The superior rank of shadow spirits. Possesses the ability to absorb and sculpt light itself, capable of generating complete darkness over a wide area. Appears in humanoid form but its body is composed of darkness, feeling as though one's hand sinks in upon touch. Highly intelligent and cold-blooded, it instinctively perceives an opponent's weaknesses.
Origin
Records document a being sealed in an ancient shadow temple that was released when the temple collapsed.
Features
- Wide-area complete darkness generation â blocks even magical light sources
- Absorbs light and converts it to dark energy for discharge
- Reads the psychological weaknesses of opponents to induce fear
- Freely shifts between materialization and dematerialization in darkness
Usage
Reversing battle situations through wide-area darkness, disrupting fortress interiors, assassination. One contracted with this spirit can cast a complete darkness that only they can see across the battlefield.
Weakness
Form collapses from the holy light of Nitrass-level or higher light spirits. Vulnerable to certain lights of truth even within its own created darkness.
Dark Spirits Rank List
Related Items
Void Shade
SupremeVoid Shade â Supreme Shadow Spirit
The supreme rank of shadow spirits, positioned just below the Archane Spirit King, embodying the absolute void (Void) without light. Magic becomes unstable around it and space itself is warped. Appears as a perfect black humanoid that reflects no light whatsoever; approach induces a pressure as if everything will be absorbed.
Shade
IntermediateShade â Intermediate Shadow Spirit
The intermediate rank of shadow spirits. Takes shadow as its body and can appear from any shadow. Similar to a human silhouette but always existing on the opposite side from light. Has no voice and expresses intent only through actions; does not appear in mirrors. Considered the optimal performer of shadow reconnaissance, and in darkness, physical attacks are nearly ineffective against it.
Archane
Spirit KingArchane â Shadow Spirit King
The pinnacle of shadow spirits, the Spirit King. It is the counterpart to the Light Spirit King Ignis Fatuus, each governing opposing sides of the world. Merely speaking its name aloud is said to deepen the surrounding darkness. It controls darkness and void itself through will. Though misunderstood as evil, it is in truth an indispensable balancer governing the world's darkness.