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so i did

Creating definition…

Prowler

• Name: Shadow Prowler (nicknames: Night Watcher, Shadow Stalker)

• Intelligence level similar to: Fox or raven—curious and cunning

• Thrives in: Late autumn and winter, when nights are longest

• Lives in: Dense forests, tall grasslands, abandoned structures

• Group behavior: Solitary or in small, loose groups; they silently follow larger creatures, studying them from the darkness

• Feeds on: Small rodents, insects, and sometimes fear-based energy from startled beings

• Domestic: No—too elusive and difficult to track

• Noise/speech: Emits occasional soft clicking or distant, disembodied whispers when near humans, prefers to mimic noises and voices familiar to the person hearing it, but will mimic the noises of danger nearby if someone is about to encounter said danger

• Social interaction: Avoids direct confrontation but enjoys watching and observing; may interact with other cryptids in mutually beneficial ways (e.g., warning others of predators)

• Originates from: Folklore in isolated villages where people reported “being watched” at night without visible predators

• Special organs or abnormalities: Eyes that glow without light reflection, elongated limbs for silent movement

• Special abilities: Can blend into shadows almost perfectly; may cause mild hallucinations when stared at too long

• Deadly: No, but prolonged exposure can induce paranoia or unease

• Invasive: No—prefers specific secluded habitats

• Age range: Typically 15-20 years, though some ancient ones are rumored to exist

• Relatives: Some believe they are a form of cryptid feline or owl descendant

• Safe to touch: Impossible to touch directly; they vanish before physical interaction can be achieved

i actually like seeing it along the refs that i used!