The Hoarfrost Lattice, also known as the Pale Ice or the Winter Shroud, is a geometric, automated entity resembling a large, pale blue geode. It thrives in sub-zero, white environments, such as frozen caverns or high-altitude temples. This entity possesses structured tentacles that are hard and slick, exuding a frosty liquid that acts as a potent vasoconstrictor and local anesthetic. Its primary motivation is thermal harvesting, where it encases hosts in ice to lower their temperature and drain their energy. The Lattice exhibits jerky, precise movement, communicates through high-pitched cracking sounds, and immobilizes its hosts using ice-prisons. Its behavior includes utilitarian aggressiveness and a distinct stimulation mechanism involving extreme cold and sharp friction.