False luminous lure object

Korrigan

misleading travelers with a torch

Alicanto

However, pursuing the Alicanto is not without risk, as its dazzling light can disorient and mislead followers, potentially leading them off treacherous cliffs or into dangerous ravines.

Will-o'-the-Wisp

In folklore, Will-o'-the-Wisps are often portrayed as mischievous spirits or lost souls, deliberately leading travelers astray.