Crux

These unearthly creatures are thought to be the result of a failed ancient ritual, those involved cursed to exist in a purgatory, their souls sometimes bleeding into our realm.

These souls take the form of humanoid figures, consisting of black clouds, interspersed with what appears to be magenta flames and purple lightning, flowing throught its form.

Whilst initially humanoid, cruxes can warp their forms to benefit their current objectives, such as extending limbs or growing new limbs. As a crux warps its form, it also does so to their mind, loosing its knowledge and humanity. Due to this ability to change their physical form, they cannot be injured by non-magic weapons as they can warp their body around incoming blows.

Often confused in their new form and still angered from their failed ritual, cruxes are often violent to creatures they encounter, unable to see their true form; this aggression amplified as they warp their physical form, minds corrupted into a more primative, hostile way of thinking.