Zsyzak the Many-Handed

Zsyzak the Many-Handed is a demon who attempted twice to enter the mortal world through Ghostpointe. Well-versed in twisting mortal minds to his whim, he successfully managed to find servants willing to bring his destructive presence into the world, but was foiled both times by a group of heroes. The first time, he attempted to exploit a weakness in the magical auras surrounding the city that was creating a rift between the planes large enough that he could force his way through. He sent wave after wave of evil creatures through the portal first to weaken the town's defenses, and ultimately attempted to come through the rift himself, but was stopped by a party of legendary heroes.

One hundred years later, during the centennial anniversary of what came to be called The Festival of the Crimson Moon, Zsyzak again found a way to re-enter the mortal realms after being banished. Twisting the mind of a dwarven cleric named Olaf Iverson, Zsyzak told of him of a dark, ancient ritual that would recreate the rift necessary for him to come through. Though the plan was unfortunately successful, thankfully, a group of heroes known as the Last Warning stopped the demon before he was able to fully enter the world, and slew the beast's servant. Zsyzak was once again cast back into the Abyss, hopefully to never return.

Trivia

 * Zsyzak was a master of shadow magic, and could produce creatures known as Shadow Beasts to herald his arrival. Iverson used these beasts to assist him in a number of devious plots leading up to the ritual.