Hantu Air
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Being Type: Water Ghost
Being Type: Water Ghost
Power Stats
Aggression
8/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
6/10
Origin Backstory
Spirits of drowning victims that haunt rivers and lakes, pulling swimmers underwater to replace themselves in death. A cycle of vengeance in Malay water lore.
Key Features
- •Pale bloated form
- •Underwater dragging
- •Victim replacement need
- •River/lake specific
- •Bloating curse on victims
Lore
Hantu Air are vengeful water ghosts in Malay folklore, spirits of drowning victims bound to rivers and lakes, pulling swimmers underwater to replace themselves in death and break their own curse. Appearing as pale, bloated figures, they embody the dangers of water and the tragedy of untimely death, perpetuating a cycle of vengeance. These ghosts serve as warnings in Malaysian tales, emphasizing the importance of caution near water bodies and proper rites for the drowned to prevent such restless hauntings.
