A drowner appears as a comely youth in flimsy garments who seeks out lonely individuals along the seashore or dock, beckoning for help. Once their prey comes close, the drowner uses powers of seduction to lure them into their embrace, then kisses them. At first the kiss is like the sweetest wine, but then the prey feels his or her lungs filling with water. Unless the victim breaks free, their life force is consumed by the dr  Those killed by a drowner are usually found with a trickle of water escaped from their lungs.   When slain, the drowner transforms into a pool of sweet-smelling water prized by sorcerers.