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Mothman
Mothman is a sinister and mysterious entity with an astounding number of documented sightings—witnesses catching only a glimpse of the large, winged, wide-eyed monstrosity. West Virginia’s Mothman is not the only such creature, however; the Mothman is thought to be related to other cryptids and legendary groups, such as the Cromortum from Russia and similar figures in Illinois or Michigan. The beast most often seen in Point Pleasant is known to have an aura of fear around it, which prevents humans and animals from approaching it.
Believed to be a creature from another dimension (differing from the one paranormal entities originate from), Mothman has resided in the region since at least the mid-1500s. It is most often seen above abandoned sites or within forests. It is the third and final stage in the Herald Cycle; it exists to bring disaster and banish Red Eyes. It is retired by the Headless Guardian and reborn by Red Eyes.
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Out of the trio, Mothman is the least active, though it…