This is a Cyclopedia Bestiary Entry from Pillars of Eternity
Monster Name: Phantom
Phantoms are souls that did not properly separate from the body after death. This usually happens as a result of severe trauma, particularly in the case of a violent death. Unlike lost souls, which are incapable of interacting with or being detected by normal mortals, phantoms (like shadows and cean gwla) maintain a connection to the physical world. They will attack other life forms without discrimination.
Phantoms can also manifest from kith who lived particularly chaotic lives, including violent criminals and the insane. Anyone can become a phantom under the right circumstances, but the fear of phantoms - and their association with the mentally ill - can result in vulnerable populations being shunned across many communities.
