Character from The Black Company by Glen Cook
One of the Taken — operates best in darkness, dies in the northern wars. The name tells you when not to go outside.
Nightcrawler is one of the Ten Who Were Taken — a darkness-associated sorcerer killed during the northern wars. His abilities presumably involve shadow and night operations, making him the Taken's nocturnal specialist.
Dark-robed, associated with darkness and shadow. His power apparently functions best at night, making him the Taken you worry about after sunset.
Also known as: Nightcrawler