=Ghosts=

While the dead can take many forms, the most troubled dead man is one without a body. The ghost is unlikely to be either benevolent or malevolent, all research points to a higher (or far lower) understanding of morality on the plane of the dead. Each ghost, having drank from the river Nepenthe, has no mercy or memory, only a strong emotional link to the physical realm. Hence the common image of a ghost wrapped in chains.

It is not possible to do physical damage to the ghost. He will likely be able to manipulate objects (see poltergeists) or produce terrifying hallucinations (see apparitions). It is also impossible to reason with a ghost (unlike vampires or lichs, who, beaten in argument, must show mercy): being purely an emotional phantasm, they are powerful, dangerous things. Unable to discern friend from foe the ghost is wont to attack or damage everything it can.

That all said, ghosts do have serious weaknesses. They are deliberately concentrated in one place (hence haunted houses, prisons, etc.). One option is simply to flee this area. If this area is one's home, however, there are certain ceremonies..

The Beckwythe Grimoire describes how to trap a soul and release it from the mortal plane. A box of plain cedar will be needed to contain the phantasm. Speaking in the ghost's native tongue (it could very well be a crapshoot) and reciting the Lord's Prayer, open your right wrist slightly and make the edges of the box slick with blood. Be careful not to lose too much bodily fluid. Lifting the lid, place the blade in the box and cover both of your eyes with either hand. You should hear shortly afterwards a loud, unnerving groaning, followed by a sharp exhale. Close the box. Bury it no less than ten feet below the ground.

-HTK