Gerascophobe

The Shadowed are a faction of the Outer Darkness, a dimension rife with unholy, dark aberrations. The Anax leads these creatures after he takes away their free will, minds, and souls. They are mostly found in the vibratory dimension of the Outer Darkness known as the Shadowlands, the lowest frequency of existence itself. In most cases, the victims (either corporeal or incorporeal) become twisted, evil versions of their old selves, retaining whatever knowledge they once held. However, in cases of phobia, the afflicted become mockeries of their intense fears. Thus, turning their fears into a strength and perverse joy.

Gerascophobes are shadowed, who irrationally feared growing old in life. When faced with the Anax or one of his minions, the victim was forced to watch themselves age an infinite number of times, until their minds broke and they exchanged their souls for peace. Like all shadowed, they have sharp, glowing claws and swarm with black ink-like shadows on their bodies. However, gerascophobes usually are deceptively weak looking. Resembling extremely elderly humans, they walk slowly with hunched backs and thin limbs, but the moment their victim’s guard is lowered, they pounce, running, jumping, or climbing as quickly the strongest mortal athlete. Once they close in, it is only a matter of time until they share their curse with their victim, tearing out their souls for the Anax and leaving a shriveled gerascophobe in their place.