Scaryman, The
The Scaryman
The Scaryman, a formless, all-consuming terror that personifies the court’s essence. Few have directly seen The Scaryman and lived to tell of it, for to encounter it is to face one’s deepest, most irrational fears made manifest. Though nameless, he enjoys the descriptor that was given to him by a child who would seem him from the corner of his eye--The Scaryman.
The Scaryman takes no single form. It shifts constantly, taking on the guise of whatever its victims fear most. For some, it appears as an overwhelming darkness, a suffocating presence. For others, it is a vague, looming figure, always just out of sight but eternally watching. His appearance is never the same for different people.
The Scaryman feeds on fear. It is said that the more afraid one becomes, the stronger and more real the Scaryman grows. Those who enter The Dark may encounter it not in physical form, but as a constant, pervasive feeling of being hunted, stalked by something they cannot see or understand.
The Scaryman does not rule with charm or strength, but through the sheer weight of fear. He is chaotic and unpredictable, finding amusement in tormenting those who wander into The Dark. He is not cruel in a conventional sense but views fear as the natural state of being, something to be cultivated and celebrated. He thrives on the terror of others, feeding off their anxieties, phobias, and nightmares like sustenance.
The Scaryman is not overtly violent, preferring to play long, drawn-out games of terror. He enjoys creeping into the minds of his victims, exploiting their insecurities, and warping their surroundings to heighten their paranoia. His pleasure comes from watching others unravel in his presence.
His voice is a whisper that slithers into the minds of those near him, always just loud enough to be heard but never fully understood. It’s filled with half-truths, unsettling questions, and terrifying suggestions. When he does speak, it’s often in riddles or cryptic statements that twist the mind in knots.
The Scaryman enjoys playing twisted games with those who enter his realm. He might offer a challenge or a wager, but the rules are always vague and stacked in his favor. His games always end in fear—whether through humiliation, loss, or the gradual erosion of sanity. And for many, he knows that what is most terrifying is when they discover what they are capable of.
The Scaryman has an innate connection to fear and darkness, drawing strength from the terror of others. He has the ability to manipulate the shadows of The Dark, bringing to life the most horrifying thoughts and creatures from the depths of the mind.
The Scaryman can see into the minds of those around him, reading their deepest fears. Once he knows what they fear most, he manifests those nightmares, making them seem all too real. His victims often cannot tell if what they are experiencing is truly happening or simply a figment of their imagination.
The shadows in The Dark bend to his will. He can extend them, make them solid, or use them to trap and ensnare his prey. Entire portions of The Dark seem to move with his intent, reshaping themselves into endless labyrinths or haunting landscapes to disorient those who enter.
The Scaryman is not simply the ruler of The Dark; he is The Dark. His existence is tied to the realm, and the fear that permeates its shadows fuels his power. He holds no court, no advisors, and no hierarchy because he needs none. His only subjects are the fey who dwell in the shadows with him, creatures born of fear who respect him not through loyalty, but because they understand that he is the source of all terror in the Feydark.
The Scaryman is a being of pure fear, but he is also the embodiment of the irrational. He doesn’t represent logical dangers or obvious threats, but the fear of the unknown, the creeping dread that gnaws at the edges of reason. His power lies in suggestion, in what could be rather than what is. To face him is to confront the darkest parts of one’s own mind, and for most, that is a battle already lost.
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Species
Children
Current Residence
The Dark
Pronouns
He/Him
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