Lurker
Description:
They appear as bald humanoid monsters with huge claws. Their legs are fused together or bound by layers of dead skin, so they drag them uselessly behind them. Their faces are blank save for a huge, vertical slit down the middle of their heads, filled with horrific teeth. Most notably their wrists are severed and a series of three, sickle-like blades are grafted on to the stubs of their arms.
Method of Attack:
They slowly move about by crawling on their hands, dragging themselves forward. However, they attack with alarming speed. They swipe at characters with their long claws, and, when at a medium distance from him, lunge out and knock him down. As such, they are best dealt with at either long range or in melee, to avoid their most devastating attack. They don't have much stamina, however, they have a tendency to crawl out of small hiding places and ambush characters, there is also a small chance that when their heads are chopped off, they can still manage to swipe one more time before death.
Symbolism:
Lurkers may represent the restraint Alex felt throughout his life and the lack of love from his family. The mouth of the Lurker is reminiscent of "v****a dentata", suggesting possible gynophobia.
They also possibly represent the death of his brother, Josh, as Josh drowned and Lurkers have an appearance similar to a twisted version of a mermaid. Its claws also highly resemble tools of torture.
Their significance can be further expanded upon after obtaining the Kneeling Man Plate, which in the puzzle signifies penitence. If the tablet is examined, the picture displays a kneeling man in prayer whose upper body looks exactly like the Lurker when its body is at its most upright, this could imply they mainly symbolize Alex's regret and need for penitence after what he did to Josh.
Much like the Lurker, Alex's memories lay hidden just below the surface. When they emerge, they bring with them only pain and suffering.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to the plight illustrated above.
Area:
• Shepherd's Glen Sewers
• Shepherd House
• Streets of Shepherd's Glen
• Otherworld Shepherd House
• Streets of Silent Hill
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
Description:
They appear as bald humanoid monsters with huge claws. Their legs are fused together or bound by layers of dead skin, so they drag them uselessly behind them. Their faces are blank save for a huge, vertical slit down the middle of their heads, filled with horrific teeth. Most notably their wrists are severed and a series of three, sickle-like blades are grafted on to the stubs of their arms.
Method of Attack:
They slowly move about by crawling on their hands, dragging themselves forward. However, they attack with alarming speed. They swipe at characters with their long claws, and, when at a medium distance from him, lunge out and knock him down. As such, they are best dealt with at either long range or in melee, to avoid their most devastating attack. They don't have much stamina, however, they have a tendency to crawl out of small hiding places and ambush characters, there is also a small chance that when their heads are chopped off, they can still manage to swipe one more time before death.
Symbolism:
Lurkers may represent the restraint Alex felt throughout his life and the lack of love from his family. The mouth of the Lurker is reminiscent of "v****a dentata", suggesting possible gynophobia.
They also possibly represent the death of his brother, Josh, as Josh drowned and Lurkers have an appearance similar to a twisted version of a mermaid. Its claws also highly resemble tools of torture.
Their significance can be further expanded upon after obtaining the Kneeling Man Plate, which in the puzzle signifies penitence. If the tablet is examined, the picture displays a kneeling man in prayer whose upper body looks exactly like the Lurker when its body is at its most upright, this could imply they mainly symbolize Alex's regret and need for penitence after what he did to Josh.
Much like the Lurker, Alex's memories lay hidden just below the surface. When they emerge, they bring with them only pain and suffering.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to the plight illustrated above.
Area:
• Shepherd's Glen Sewers
• Shepherd House
• Streets of Shepherd's Glen
• Otherworld Shepherd House
• Streets of Silent Hill
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
