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.

Documented History and Life Cycle

Out of the trio, Mothman is the least active, though it…

Mothman Types: Moth style, Owl style (other developments may exist)

Understanding and Delineating Mothman

There are many winged, ominous cryptids in West Virginia; the Mothman, however, is especially unique and can be easily distinguished. First, Mothman encounters usually occur in sporadically in one region over the course of a month, migrating between a few or several locations, a trail of witness accounts following; the details of these reports change slightly over the course of Mothman’s cycle.

Second, most creatures similar to Mothman are described as having an unpleasant scent attached to them, but Mothman does not have any smell connected to it.

Third, people are heavily influenced by the Mothman’s presence, some moreso than others. All humans near the creature feel a growing, unplaceable fear, dread, and occasional nausea, followed by a drop in temperature and air pressure; some may also experience nose, eye, or ear bleeds and static shocks. These are believed to be common occurrences associated with being near other-dimensional entities. The closer one is to the being, the more intense…

Habitat: Ohio Valley Region

Attracted to: drawn to bright lights, wildflower gardens

Sharp, chilling clicks echo in the dense woodland, a large figure shrouding the area in darkness—all becomes silent. From the treetops, a billowing, sharp figure descends like a loosed arrow, wrapping around a deer. A quick and efficient kill, the animal is engulfed as if consumed by a black hole. Its meal engorged hastily, the creature stands tall, fur standing on end, pointy and wild. Its ominous, quivering wings spread out, stretching and obscuring the world around it in inky black. Wrapping back around itself like a cloak, it leaps suddenly into the air, bounding from branch to branch, higher and higher, its tattered wings trailing behind. Clicks echo once again in the forest.

Diet: may be carnivorous or herbivorous

Society: solitary

Lifespan: approximately 6 years

Reproduction: promiscuous; performs courtship display; may interbreed

Caterpillar Phase

Each lifecycle, hundreds of Mothman caterpillars are birthed into the world. Small, plump insects, they have two spiky, pale, striped horns, two large, purple eyes, a diamond-shaped mouth…

Mothman Types: Moth style, Owl style (other developments may exist)

Habitat: Ohio Valley Region

Attracted to: drawn to bright lights, wildflower gardens

Diet: may be carnivorous or herbivorous

Reproduction: promiscuous; performs courtship display; may interbreed

Society: solitary

Lifespan: approximately 6 years

Sharp, chilling clicks echo in the dense woodland, a large figure shrouding the area in darkness—all becomes silent. From the treetops, a billowing, sharp figure descends like a loosed arrow, wrapping around a deer. A quick and efficient kill, the animal is engulfed as if consumed by a black hole. Its meal engorged hastily, the creature stands tall, fur standing on end, pointy and wild. Its ominous, quivering wings spread out, stretching and obscuring the world around it in inky black. Wrapping back around itself like a cloak, it leaps suddenly into the air, bounding from branch to branch, higher and higher, its tattered wings trailing behind. Clicks echo once again in the forest.

Mothman is a sinister and mysterious entity with an astounding number of documented sightings—witnesses catching only…

Mothman Types: Moth style, Owl style (other developments may exist)

Habitat: Ohio Valley Region

Attracted to: drawn to bright lights, wildflower gardens

Diet: may be carnivorous or herbivorous

Reproduction: promiscuous; performs courtship display; may interbreed

Society: solitary

Lifespan: approximately 6 years

Sharp, chilling clicks echo in the dense woodland, a large figure shrouding the area in darkness—all becomes silent. From the treetops, a billowing, sharp figure descends like a loosed arrow, wrapping around a deer. A quick and efficient kill, the animal is engulfed as if consumed by a black hole. Its meal engorged hastily, the creature stands tall, fur standing on end, pointy and wild. Its ominous, quivering wings spread out, stretching and obscuring the world around it in inky black. Wrapping back around itself like a cloak, it leaps suddenly into the air, bounding from branch to branch, higher and higher, its tattered wings trailing behind. Clicks echo once again in the forest.

Mothman is a sinister and mysterious entity with an astounding number of documented sightings—witnesses catching only…

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