Nightmare of Death

Death is not the end, it is only the beginning of your suffering.

The **Nightmare of Death (Yamato)** is one of the many Nightmares created by the Empress. It currently resides in it's home dimension.

Not much is known about it yet, but it does not appear to be hostile compared to other members of it's kind.

## Background

From what little is known, this Nightmare seems to reside in a unique area in the Nightmare realm known as Judgement, a sort of afterlife dimension connected to the Nightmare Realm. This location appears to house the souls of those who have either been possess by Shadows and turned into Afflicted, or those who were killed by creatures from this dimension (including Nightmares, Afflicted, etc).

It has been observed to harvest the souls of the dead, while offering some the chance to serve as one of it's thralls, turning them into undead creatures that perform some of the Nightmare's tasks, and who appear to resemble undead versions of themselves. These creatures appear to have no will of their own, and might be connected to the Nightmare mentally.

## Important Entry

*A journal with several notes about this Nightmare was found during a mission into [REDACTED]. The author is unknown, so the reliability of this material is questionable.*

*The transcript is as follows:*

*This creature* *exists in the border between our world and theirs, a vast and ever expansive purgatory, filled with mysterious structures and the souls of the damned floating about, screaming in seemly endless agony.*

*I've looked at these structures myself, they resemble gothic architecture, kind of like a church. Only they are several of them, some completely intact while others are in ruins, sometimes I'd find pieces of rubble floating in the air, for seemly no reason. Whatever this place is, like the Nightmare Realm, it does not follow the same rules as our world.*

*I wished I could have explored more, But I had to stay hidden from... it.*

*A dark, looming figure, covered by a hood and material that defies gravity just as much as the dimension itself. I never got a good look at it's face, but I could see it's red glowing eyes from miles away.*

*I've seen this creature interact with the souls here it seems to be... harvesting them. For the lack of a better word. For what purpose, I do not know. But I do not wish to share the same fate as those unfortunate enough to go through such a thing.*

*It does not harvest all souls though, some it seems to pick out of the group, and... I don't know how to really describe it, but... it's like it... restores their human form. At least temporarily. As the restored person kneels there, too afraid to look it in the eyes, it always says this sentence, an offer.*

*"You fear death. A natural reaction. Something that all lifeforms fear. I offer you... an escape. A proposition. Join me, and delay your inevitable descent into darkness. To give your afterlife a purpose until your time comes, to serve something higher than you ever could have dreamed of. All you have to do... is accept."*

*From what I've seen, all who are offered that choice, accept it. I mean... wouldn't you? Even I found myself wanting to accept this offer. But I had to refuse, I needed to stay hidden, until I found a way out. And I did, all to inform everyone what happens... when you die at the hands of these demons.*

*When they accept the offer, the changes start immediately. They become... a shadow of their former selves. Rather similar to the Afflicted, but these things are... smarter. They follow this thing's orders without question, as to what those are, I'm trying to recall, but I will update this as soon as I remember.*

*Until then... always remember...*

*Death... is not the end...*

*It is only the beginning...*

*Of a new Hell.*

## Physical Description

Unlike most Nightmares, it's form is rather inconsistent. The most documented appearance resembles that of a skeletal figure with rotting flesh, an organic hood, and red glowing eyes. Often while carrying a scythe that seems to be made out of the same material. Many said that when it has appear, it seems to chill the air around them.

It appears to be able to change into multiple different human-like forms, typically female. Though evidence suggests that it doesn't have a gender, and only transforms in order for it's witnesses to interpret it as something they can understand.

## Personality

This Nightmare's personality is almost unknown, as it is rarely seen. It is not immediately hostile, but still has an air of malice surrounding it. When it does speak, it is described to have a deep, distorted tone. It's human voices sound normal compared to what is inferred to be it's real voice.

## Abilities/Powers

**Nightmare Physiology:** Having been confirmed to be a Nightmare, it is reasonable to suggest it has the same abilities as other Nightmares. This includes the high levels of strength, durability, and stamina. Though it's currently unknown as to how fast this Nightmare is.

**Reaper's Scythe:** It's primary weapon. It is unknown what special abilities, if any, it has, as it has not actually seen being used.

**Soul Harvester:** This Nightmare can harvest souls that have been killed by Nightmare Realm inhabitants, the purpose of this is unknown as of now.

**Rapid Decay:** The Nightmare can accelerate the age of a person rapidly, to the point where they turn to dust within 5 seconds. This can be also used on multiple people at once. It only works on humans, not demons or other Nightmares.

**Lifespan Clairvoyance:** This Nightmare can see how much longer a living mortal has the live. It can even extend or shorten said lifespan however it pleases. It can not alter a lifespan affected by a contract.

**Necromancy/Corpse Authority:** It's capable of resurrecting, and controlling deceased individuals. This results in mindless creatures that follow the Nightmare's every command.

**Bone Puppet Creation/Control:** The Nightmare can also create creatures known as Bone Puppets and control them as well.

## Gallery

It's True Form, and most documented physical appearance. It has a masculine form, and seems to be made out of some kind of organic material that resembles rotting flesh. It's presence alone is intimidating, to the point where those who have the misfortune to meet it try to avoid looking it right in the eyes.One of it's female forms, with a Bone Puppet acting as it's bodyguard. Despite the nature of this Nightmare, it's female forms have been described and documented as having an almost ethereal and beautiful appearance. It's voice in these forms is also described as soothing, and it's likely that the Nightmare uses this to it's advantage to trick it's captor's into accepting it's offer.Another female form, with a Wraith in the background.