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Origins[]
The Grim Reaper (or just Reaper) is a powerful spirit of death. It is mostly known in Europe, but similar incarnations of it can be found across the globe.
Appearance[]
It is often depicted with a skeleton with a farmers scythe, hence the terms "grim" and "reaper".
Behavior[]
The Grim Reaper is often held as evil but extremely lawful only taking the souls of those dead or who have made a pact. It is not known to be outgoing but will do its job to great extents.
Abilities[]
The Grim reaper is extremely powerful in its abilities to take the dead and cause death among living things. It is not known to have abilities that are magic based it simply causes death and takes the souls of the dead.