Explorations in Clayland Part 39: Spectral 2

Vaporous villains from beyond the veil.

I have the second of two rounds of spectral enemies. These spirits are far more antagonistic than the first round. They need some serious busting.

Twisting Phantom: A vengeful spirit that can control air patterns. When left unchecked, it can create winds strong enough to form into a tornado.

Lurking Spirit: A spirit with the ability to materialize claws. It waits in dark corners, biding its time before lashing out.

Elder Banshee: A more powerful version of the common banshee, this female spirit wails with a paralyzing force. If her victim is able to withstand her voice, she closes in with psionic spikes.

Headless Ghost: A spirit holding its own head. Apart from the fear factor, it has little ability to harm its victims.

Shackled Spirit: A spirit covered in chains, which it can use to lock its opponents in place. Can use telekinesis on other metal objects as well.

Remnant of the Serpent: A spirit with a ghostly snake wrapped around it. Can summon snake spirits to attack with mind venom.

Butcher Poltergeist: A maniacal spirit that can wield weapons (characteristic butcher knife not shown). The longer a battle goes on, the less predictable it becomes.

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