Ailis: The Illusion of Dark Dimension and Unknown
The Twilight Zone
According to Bengali folklore, Ailis are evil spirits who prowl through gloomy woodlands. Their primary objective is to divert weary visitors’ paths and ensnare them in unfamiliar territory. The Ailis are considered to be one of the most deadly beings in Bengali mythology since they often grab their prey just before sunrise and just after sundown. It may create illusions to divert the mind of a traveller, slowly making them lose themselves in the deep woods, never to return.
Illusionary Figure
Ailis usually don’t have any distinct forms, as they can shape shift into anything where they reside. Imagine a man’s silhouette observing you, wondering around the forest. Sometimes you see him looking at you from behind a tree, and then all of a sudden you see no one around as he has mixed with the foggy air around you. Ailis can take the form of different animals and people to observe you closely. It is more like a forest spirit who does not have good intentions.
Dark Enchanted Powers
Alilis are enchanted with great powers, as they are often considered the masters of illusion. Their main motive is to analyse a victim according to their psychological weaknesses and endure the trap accordingly. They play with the minds of the victims, often showing them tantalising landscapes as an assurance of safety, but the safety is never to be found, making the victim lose hope before getting lost forever. People who are easily provoked hear the feminine call of Ailis, often asking for help from far away, bringing them closer to the realm of the unknown.
The Grim End
As the Ailis spreads optimism throughout its prey, the victim becomes confused and begins to give up easily. The victim generally goes comatose, never to be seen again by society, or he dies, devoured by wild creatures as a source of viewing pleasure for the Ailis. Nobody knows how the Ailis will terminate its victim’s life, but there will undoubtedly be a series of tortuous routes as the Ailis tears the victim apart physically and emotionally.
Eternal Toll Of the Ailis
As the victim’s ends come near, the Ailis clam their victim into the eternal toll of the torcher, finishing the victim with repeated psychological breakdowns and making the person vulnerable to the surroundings provided by the dark mysticism of the malevolent Ailis.
Conclusion
Ailis embodies the cautionary tale of not travelling at night, especially in the forest, as it is a dimension of the unknown and can create havoc and harm to a traveller. The danger can come in any form, as the Ailies are waiting to make a person dumb. There are many missing cases around the world where a person is lost in the woods, never to be found!