Gloom Ichor

Gloom Ichor Pools are ominous, glowing pools scattered throughout the Abyssal Gloom, formed from the confluence of despair, grief, and the corrupted energies that permeate the land. These pools are filled with a viscous, dark fluid that shimmers faintly, almost like liquid shadow. The ichor that fills these pools is believed to be the concentrated remnants of lost souls and corrupted magic, infused with the cold, sorrowful energy of the land. They hold both a deadly allure and a terrible power, as the ichor is capable of draining life and binding souls in a state of eternal suffering.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The ichor itself is viscous and sticky, much like tar, clinging to anything it touches. Once it adheres to a creature or object, it’s incredibly difficult to remove. It leaves behind a lingering residue that can corrupt anything it touches. The ichor is imbued with sorrowful magic, and its proximity can influence the environment around it. Plants and creatures that get too close may wither, becoming twisted or corrupted. It is said that those who drink from the pools may gain temporary power at the cost of their sanity, suffering from vivid hallucinations and madness.

Growth Rate & Stages

The ichor is believed to act as a receptacle for lost or wandering souls. Souls that are caught in the aura of the pools are drawn in and absorbed, fueling the pool’s power. The souls trapped within the ichor are bound in a state of eternal torment, their anguished wails sometimes audible to those nearby.

Behaviour

The pools glow faintly with an unnatural light, a sickly pale-blue or purple hue that casts an eerie glow across the surrounding landscape. The light flickers as if it were the heartbeat of a dying being, and it often attracts those who are emotionally vulnerable, especially those in mourning or despair.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The ichor in the pools has an innate corrupting effect. Prolonged exposure to the ichor saps vitality from living beings, weakening them physically and emotionally. Anyone who comes into contact with it risks becoming infected, slowly draining their strength and eroding their will.