There’s something about creatures with names that start with the letter B. They tend to cause a disproportionate amount of trouble in the Unveiled world. Let’s break it down:
Banshees
The wailers. Not always dangerous, but never good news. Most act as heralds that someone’s about to die. If you hear one, update your will.
Basilisks
Not snakes. Not exactly. Some are feathered. Some are scaled. All are terrifying. Eye contact can kill, paralyze or curse. Best viewed through a mirror, a camera or not at all.
Bunyips
Australian nightmares. Aquatic, territorial and unpleasantly vocal. Known to lurk in deep waterholes and weep like children. Don’t trust the sound of a baby’s cry in the outback.
Bigfoot
Controversial. The OHR classifies them as “benevolent non-aligned.” I say “out there and cranky.” If you see a sasquatch, do not livestream.
Bogeys
Catch-all term for shadow-dwellers that feed on fear. Often mistaken for anxiety, sleep paralysis or just “bad vibes.” Can be banished with strong lighting and stronger willpower.
Barghests
Demonic black dogs. Appear before death, battle or major catastrophes. If one crosses your path and you live through the next three days, buy a lottery ticket.
Blightwraiths
Toxic spirits of ruined places. Found near cursed farmland, scorched towns and battlegrounds. Their touch kills crops, hope and occasionally pets. Breathe shallow around them.
Bodachs
Whisperers. They don’t speak to you directly, but you’ll hear their voice in other people’s mouths.
Boggarts
Household nuisances. Steal socks, break mirrors, hide keys. Annoying, but not lethal, unless you insult them. Leave milk out occasionally. Say thank you when stuff shows back up.
TLDR: The Bs run the spectrum of harbingers, hunters, pests and wildcards. Most aren’t immediately lethal, but you’ll only ever underestimate them once.
Stay sharp. Stay Unveiled.
—Penny