The Last Shelter: Auxiliary Lore and Details
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1. The Hollow Ones
Description: Shadowy, malformed creatures that manifest when darkness falls. They embody fear, regret, and despair. Once human, they were twisted by the Collapse into mindless hunters.
Origin Theory: It is said that when God abandoned the world during the Collapse, human souls — left unguarded — began to rot and fester into these monsters.
Behavior:
Lurk in shadows.
Avoid direct light.
Mimic voices of loved ones.
Play cruel games, prolonging terror.
Weaknesses:
Bright light.
Some symbols of faith (temporary effect).
Types Known:
1. Crawlers: Slow but stealthy.
2. Shriekers: Fast, blind, guided by sound.
3. The Broken Mother: A singular female-shaped Hollow One who hunts lone wanderers.