Angel of decay

A nighthaunt is an undead monster from the Plain of Shadow. Thoroughly unnatural and malicious, they take delight in the corruption and suffering of others. As creatures of both death and shadow, they have tremendous powers over darkness. Nighthaunts are surrounded by aura of desecration, can drain levels with a touch, and are powerful spellcasters. Alternatively, they become weak in natural daylight.

Nighthaunts were more common in the ancient days of Imaskar, but are now virtually unknown in Faerûn.

Appearances

 * A nighthaunt named Ysval leads an army of undead in Unclean by Richard Lee Byers.