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Folder: Creatures
Title: Undead
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# Undead
## Overview
Undead are among Ashenveil's most feared creatures.
Contrary to popular belief, they rarely arise naturally.
Most are created through curses, magical disasters, or unfinished supernatural forces rather than intentional necromancy.
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## Common Types
Skeletons
Animated bones driven by lingering magical energy.
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Zombies
Recently deceased bodies animated through corruption or curses.
Slow but relentless.
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Wraiths
Hostile spirits bound to powerful emotions or unfinished business.
Capable of passing through solid objects.
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Revenants
Individuals driven by overwhelming purpose even after death.
Rarely hostile without reason.
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Liches
Legendary spellcasters who preserved their minds beyond death.
Extremely rare.
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## Weaknesses
Undead often fear:
Holy relics.
Radiant magic.
Purification rituals.
Complete destruction of whatever anchors them to the world.
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## Adventure Hooks
• Investigate a cemetery where graves are opening.
• Lay a restless spirit to peace.
• Recover relics from haunted ruins.
• Discover what awakened an ancient crypt.
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## Related Pages
• Religion
• Magical Corruption
• Legendary Magic
• Lost Civilizations