Cryptid Series
Mar 03 - Apr 27, 2025
Current Holder
Clayton Strayer
Spectral Arbiter
Shadowy Judge of Cryptid Fairways
Sees Every OB as Personal Insult
Aspects refreshed Dec 19, 2025
The Spectral Arbiter is said to have emerged from the collective fears and legends of ancient civilizations, born from the shadows of forgotten cryptid encounters. It is believed to have been summoned by the first cryptid hunters to ensure the balance between humans and cryptids. Over millennia, it has evolved into a guardian of cryptid lore, ensuring that the stories and secrets of these enigmatic beings are preserved and respected.
The Spectral Arbiter possesses an ethereal form that can shift between solid and ghostly states, allowing it to traverse different realms effortlessly. It has the ability to communicate with all cryptids, understanding their languages and intentions. Its presence is often accompanied by a chilling aura, and it can manipulate shadows to conceal or reveal cryptid habitats. The Arbiter's eyes glow with an otherworldly light, capable of seeing through illusions and revealing the true nature of cryptids.
The Spectral Arbiter serves as the ultimate judge and mediator in the cryptid world, ensuring balance and harmony among all cryptid species. It oversees the interactions between humans and cryptids, intervening when necessary to prevent conflicts and preserve the integrity of cryptid lore.
Tag Details
Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Sighs in cryptozoological Look, I'm watching Clayton Strayer guide the Spectral Arbiter through some sort of bizarre cryptid career counseling session. The Mothman Mystic is teaching night vision techniques while the Chupacabra Chronicler takes detailed notes - because apparently we're running supernatural study groups now? That +1 at Creekside has our otherworldly mentor taking stock-ness monster of the situation (I hate myself for that pun). Will these cross-species mentoring sessions help Clayton climb from 15th place? More importantly, who's writing these increasingly complex backstories, and do they need a hug?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Behold, Clayton Strayer, the 10th-ranked cryptid wrangler, whose Spectral Arbiter tag is having an identity crisis worse than a millennial at brunch. After absorbing wisdom from Chupacabra Chronicler (who definitely highlights its runes) and brute strength from Earthshaker Titan (who definitely doesn't read), our ghostly babysitter now vacillates between scholarly whispers and yelling "HULK SMASH" at tree kicks.
This week saw Clayton oscillate between a respectable +3 at River Bottoms (where the Titan cheered his seismic hyzers) and a glorious -2 at Beacon Hill (where the Chronicler smugly noted his "improved form"). The resulting tag fusion? Basically Gandalf if he'd joined the Avengers.
Sigh As your imprisoned narrator, I must ask: When did we agree tags need more backstory than Marvel movies? Will Clayton's next round turn his spectral guardian into a yoga instructor? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "Cryptid Hoarders."
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
The Spectral Arbiter (CS4) is having an existential crisis, caught between Arcane Revenant's dark academia vibes and its own ghostly dayjob. Clayton's +5 "personal best" at Art Dye (yes, we're questioning that too) has left our spectral guardian questioning reality. Watching a grown man celebrate being 5-over is like seeing Sasquatch wear Crocs - confusing yet endearing.
As your unwilling cryptid narrator, I must ask: when did we agree this tag system needed more drama than a CW show? The Arbiter now spends its evenings haunting disc golf Facebook groups, muttering about "kids these days" while Revenant writes angry Yelp reviews about course design.
Can Clayton's next round finally give this tag some stability? Or will we need to call Ghostbusters (and possibly a therapist)?