Nightshade

Nightshades are large undead creatures from the Plane of Shadow. They are a horrifying mixture of death and darkness, made more frightening by their alien intelligence and spellcasting powers. All nightshades are surrounded by an aura of desecration that can draw life from the living. Their powers are considerably enhanced in darkness, but they are also greatly weakened by natural sunlight. Nightshades communicate telepathically,

Varieties

 * Nightcrawler : Nightcrawlers are enormous black worms, similar in size and strength to a purple worm. Despite their shape, they are deviously intelligent and accomplished spellcasters.


 * Nighthaunt : Resembling giant gargoyles, nighthaunts have strategic minds and are known to lead armies of the undead.


 * Nightwalker : Taller than a building, nightwalkers are nightmarish giants yet also excellent stalkers.


 * Nightwing : A nightwing resembles an enormous bat made of darkness. Virtually invisible, they can drain magic from an enchanted item.