Amholos

Amholos is a cosmic horror released by the Riftcallers of Sarn, and the second one chronologically. It represents wanton violence and destruction, and is prone to outbursts of lightning. Even Amholos' corporeal form is masked by a whirling cyclone, and the only glimpses people get of its shape are a constantly shifting number of appendages from its chest and a faceless carapace surrounded by a swirling vortex. These appendages can range from zero to at least two hundred, with an average number of eleven, and have been described as filled with energy and light, as opposed to the void of Amholos' storm. This storm is pitch black in some places and radiant in others, yet its approach always spells doom for those near it, as it rains down death and ruination in its wake.

Appearance in Anacerian culture and creation of the Worldveil
Amholos is the most well-known of the cosmic horrors to the Anacerians, a race of paraceratherium-like humanoids who lived in the Sarinian territories of Erain and Relir until their extinction in the 20th century. Amholos was worshiped by the Anacerians in their vast pantheon of gods as an unstoppable force of destruction and embodiment of chaos.

Amholos' appearance in the Ilis of Sarn in 1896 also prompted Lord of Arath Relys Aithar and his advisor Io to create the Worldveil, the enchantment barrier which surrounds the lands of Varanor. After its creation, Amholos was cast out of Sarn and the Anacerians were hunted to extinction, allowing the Second Aithar dynasty and later the Sarlen dynasty to cover up the horror's existence.

Release by the Riftcallers
Amholos was the second creature released by the Riftcallers of Sarn in their effort to break the Worldveil and escape Varanor. Comparatively to Vhaerit, which made only slight ripples in the fabric of the veil, the destructive force of Amholos created rips and tears above the ilis of Sarn, paving the way for the releases of both Ghaodor and Ephirros.

Amholos was released near the towns of il Varan and il Raios, which it effectively destroyed.