The Fugues of Malifica are grotesque beings that serve as the custodians of arcane knowledge within the sinister domain of Ugul Hul. These large, winged creatures are the keepers of the Tendril Digests, specialized repositories of information stored within the preserved tendrils of their kind. These digests are kept in alchemical brine to maintain their integrity, and the Fugues use crystalline implements to extract and insert knowledge directly into their minds. Their appearance is a nightmarish blend of sinewy flesh, membranous wings, and multiple grasping tentacles that they use to handle their dark tomes and arcane instruments.
As masters of the Library of Malifica, the Fugues oversee the organization and protection of their vast repository of knowledge. Their primary duty is to maintain and guard the Tendril Digests, which contain the accumulated wisdom and secrets of their kind. These creatures possess a natural affinity for spellcasting, wielding their powers to deter intruders and ensure that the forbidden knowledge they guard remains secure. The eerie glow of the alchemical brine, combined with the phosphorescent light that emanates from their surroundings, creates an unsettling atmosphere in their libraries, where the air is thick with the weight of ancient, wisdom.
