Species: Lost Wisp

Family: Ghost

Risk level: Beneficial

Weaknesses: None

Description: This one is simple enough. It is nothing more than random remnants of spirits lost deep inside of the forests or swamps. They are not extremely rare, but meeting one is seen as a sign of good grace. More often than not you can find one after only a week of searching, but it usually advised against, because it lowers its value to the lost in that region. They look like transparent little balls not larger than fist. They hover above the ground somewhere around the eye level of normal adult and move with speed similar to one.

The only thing they occupy themselves with is patroling the deeper reaches of their habitats to search for anyone lost in its vegetation. If they manage to find someone they then wait for them to start following it and try to lead them to safety. They are known for avoiding any regions occupied by stronger beasts and only guide the lost soul by the areas more or less devoid of any dangers. If they are successful in their endeavour they then go back to searching for more travelers to save as much as they can. In many cultures they are assiociated with good luck and safety. The villages near their known location often build small shrines to thank them for their contribution and to wish the souls, from which the remnant for its creation came, a good rest in the afterlife.

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Personal notes: "I will always remember the one time I have seen this spirit. It was deep inside the forest after I tried to come back from my job after the long day. At that time I was still fresh behind my ears and didn't know all the paths that lead to our village. My pa made sure to every day remind me to not go to deep or otherwise I could never get out again. Of course I didn't listen to his warnings and tried my luck.

To no one's suprise I got lost. It took me around two hours of wandering before this wisp managed to find me. I was thanking all my lucky stars that I made out of there in one piece. My family gave me a solid beating after I came, to get through me thick skull to never try something like this again. At least I made it back alive, unlike me deceased before brother. May his soul rest in peace." Dave, lumberjack