Shadow Creature (Temeculum — uncertain)

An entity that erupted during Nilishli's blood ritual in the bow of the Storm's Mare. Appeared as a floating mass of shadow with eyes opening randomly across its surface and extending tentacles. Did not touch the ground. Normal weapons slide off it — Winter's Harvest found purchase. Griff's force-blast combined with Titus's strikes were effective. Dissipated rather than was destroyed. Griff shouted 'Temeculum' — unclear if this is the entity's name, a magic word, or a curse. Possible connection to Raff's residual presence in the bow. Griff's shout also caused a new wound to tear open. [EP20]