They kind of pool descriptions, which leads to a problem. If the Lingering Malaise is a single being, then it can change shapes, or cast illusions, because most of the descriptions seem to be describing separate things. If it's multiple things, well, then the problem is that you could wind up finding both at the same time.<br/><br/>On more legendary terms, it's been called the Breaker of Plans, the Disruptor, and the Spider Most Foul. It is a monster that seeks to disrupt the harmony of the people and the spire, denying the invocations of the leaders, and even the Eldest Ghost died to it in life.<br/><br/>It's ancient, spiteful, and has fangs like blades, nails like spears, so on and soforth.