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The Bubak is a dark, predatory creature from Czech folklore, that lurks in corn fields and along secluded river banks. It will take on the form of a scarecrow, which is constructed from human bones and covered with a long coat or cloak, that it uses to store its captured prey in. In some tales the very pole, which it is affixed to is also crafted from bones, resembling a long, twisted spine, which it will hop on to move about and give chase, however, it prefers to lay in wait for its quarry and will mimic the sound of an abandonned baby, crying out in distress to draw attention. When the unsuspecting victim comes looking for the poor child, the bubak will steal them away and rip out their soul. It is said, that on the night of a full moon, the Bubak will then weave and make clothing from the souls of those it has taken. Although the Bubak in many stories has no prefference to his victims, targettin the young and old alike, he is frequently used as a boogeyman figure by parents, frightening disobedient children in to doing as their told, lest the Bubak come and take them away. In these tales, he will move between the realm of the death and the living by driving a cart pulled by black cats.

Description
The Bubak is a dark, predatory creature from Czech folklore, that lurks in corn fields and along secluded river banks. It will take on the form of a scarecrow, which is constructed from human bones and covered with a long coat or cloak, that it uses to store its captured prey in. In some tales the very pole, which it is affixed to is also crafted from bones, resembling a long, twisted spine, which it will hop on to move about and give chase, however, it prefers to lay in wait for its quarry and will mimic the sound of an abandonned baby, crying out in distress to draw attention. When the unsuspecting victim comes looking for the poor child, the bubak will steal them away and rip out their soul. It is said, that on the night of a full moon, the Bubak will then weave and make clothing from the souls of those it has taken. Although the Bubak in many stories has no prefference to his victims, targettin the young and old alike, he is frequently used as a boogeyman figure by parents, frightening disobedient children in to doing as their told, lest the Bubak come and take them away. In these tales, he will move between the realm of the death and the living by driving a cart pulled by black cats.