Mask Spirits are the spiritual remains of corrupted monks and holy people who died in turmoil because of unresolved shame. While most atone in the next life, some wander among the dead for too long, losing their kinship with the living. They become tempting prey for more malevolent beings, demonic spirits that bind them to their wills. The masks prevent them from seeing their own faces and remembering who they are. No longer able to control their fates they are driven mad by their torment and become hateful and violent.

Though a single Mask Spirit might not be considered a great physical danger, they are formidable in other ways. They can exert influence over lesser spirits, coordinating the movements of otherwise shambling ghosts to make them a more cohesive threat. They will often also act in concert with others of their kind, and their combined magical attacks can present a serious challenge to even the most skilled of fighters.

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