Dark Shadows Dark Shadows Dark Creatures Dark Shadows, fan-nicknamed Dark Worms and Squirmals, and called Owls by beta testers, are found exclusively in the Trial of Fire in the Cave of Prophecies. Contents 1 Appearance 2 Avoiding Dark Shadows 3 Blessing of Courage 4 Trivia Appearance: Dark Shadows appear as dark misty creatures with a pair of swirling red "eyes". They have a round body ending in a pointy end and floats above the ground but never go higher or lower. When passing near players, your screen will begin to shake and the creature will emit a roar that sounds like a combination of muffled growl with debris scraping the ground. Avoiding Dark Shadows: Dark Shadows do not appear to be able to sense Light (or anything else, for that matter). The player must avoid the creatures, or else their Light will be extinguished instantaneously by the Creature's dark aura. Dark Shadows don't hurt players, the just send you back to your checkpoint, you don't lose any Winged light when it happens. You can safely steer clear of Dark Shadows by: Making a Deep Call. Deep Call releases a soundwave that is able to detect Dark Shadows as they moving in the dark. Stopping at bundle of Candles. Any bundle of candles you find along the path will help you avoid Dark Shadows - they are safe spots. Timing your next move. Dark Shadows follow a set path and will not stray from it. Holding a friend's hand or piggyback. To recharge your energy level quicker. Blessing of Courage: The Blessing of Courage is given to player by meditating at the last level of the Trial of Fire. When given the Blessing of Courage, the player is able to walk through and even destroy the Dark Shadows as they approach the end of the Trial. Trivia: Dark Shadows are the only Dark Creature able to be destroyed in the game.