Origins and Heritage
The Umbrawraith are beings of pure shadow, born from the depths of the Umbral Void where light cannot reach. They emerge from the convergence of cosmic darkness, a place of entropy and secrecy at the edge of existence. Legends whisper that the Umbrawraith are remnants of the first shadows cast when the universe began, forged into form by the Void's unknowable will. Others believe they are the echoes of extinguished stars, beings crafted to weave the unseen threads of reality. Wherever they hail from, the Umbrawraith exist as enigmatic manifestations of absence, harbingers of mystery, and guardians of forbidden knowledge.

Physical Traits
Umbrawraiths appear as humanoid silhouettes made of living darkness, their forms constantly shifting like smoke caught in an unfelt wind. Their edges blur into the surrounding shadows, making them difficult to discern even in direct light. Their "skin" shimmers faintly with a texture like cracked obsidian, where faint glimmers of starlight seem trapped within. They have no facial features, but faint void-like eyes occasionally flicker in their darkness, gazing into the souls of those who meet their gaze. An otherworldly cold emanates from their presence, and where they walk, the light itself seems to recede, casting their surroundings into uneasy dimness.

Elemental Abilities
Umbrawraiths are masters of shadow manipulation, able to shroud themselves or others in complete darkness, rendering them imperceptible. They can project tendrils of shadow to ensnare or lash out at enemies, draining warmth and vitality. With effort, they summon zones of unnatural darkness, blinding all but themselves and their allies. In battle, their strikes seep with necrotic energy, corroding armor and sapping life. Umbrawraiths are resistant to cold and necrotic energy and immune to blindness. They can meld seamlessly with existing shadows, allowing them to travel unseen or ambush with deadly precision.

Personality and Behavior
Umbrawraiths are contemplative, reserved beings, their mannerisms reflecting the stillness of the void. They often speak in whispers that carry a weight of ancient knowledge, their voices sounding like a blend of rustling leaves and echoing abyssal tones. Driven by an intrinsic connection to the hidden and the unknown, they are naturally drawn to uncover secrets and maintain the delicate balance between light and dark. Umbrawraiths are wary of strong radiance, seeing it as disruptive, yet they do not resent light itself, recognizing it as a necessary counterbalance. Though their presence may evoke unease, they are not inherently malevolent—some act as protectors of the forgotten and allies to those who respect the shadows.

Society and Culture
The Umbrawraith do not have traditional societies but instead exist as solitary wanderers or as part of small, loosely connected covens bound by shared purpose. They are known to gather in places of deep shadow—underground caverns, eclipsed landscapes, or void-touched ruins—where they meditate, share fragments of knowledge, and fortify their connection to the Umbral Void. Their culture reveres the cycles of obscurity and revelation, often performing rituals during celestial alignments, such as lunar eclipses, which they see as omens of power.