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See also: Loci spirit and genius loci

Lares are invisible, incorporeal spirits from the Upper Planes drawn to protect homes, individuals, and families on the Material Plane.¹

Behavior and ecology

Although formed on the Upper Planes, lares usually choose to take residence in an earthly home. They are anchored to the Material Plane through household shrines known as lararia, and only leave their chosen dwelling if the family they patronize moves and takes the lararia with them. In order to attract the protective spirits, people create statues of ancestors or heroes and invite the lar through prayer and meditation.¹

Lares can defend their domiciles by animating objects, influencing intruders, or manipulating the environment within the home.¹

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 David Eitelbach, F. Wesley Schneider, and Hank Woon. (2009). Bestiary. What Lies in Dust, p. 86–87. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-197-8

External links

Lares (Wikipedia)
Genius loci (Wikipedia)

[PF27-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 David Eitelbach, F. Wesley Schneider, and Hank Woon. (2009). Bestiary. What Lies in Dust, p. 86–87. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-197-8

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