For the goddess of night, see Shar.
An ankashar is a demon of the Endless Maze, an aberrant species created by Baphomet, Lord of Mazes.
Source
Dragon Magazine #341
Belief can shape the planes, yet we know there are conditions to be met in order to have a belief take effect. Living, dying, magic: all are manifestations of this basic principle.
— Hazart Tzepesh
