Demons¶
Creatures of incarnate hate, demons spawn naturally in the Abyssal Wasteland. They crave violence and suffering the way other creatures need food. A demon cares only for themself, and they torture and tear lesser demons apart for fun.
The bestial appearance of each demon is unique, composed of a chaotic arrangement of teeth, claws, and limbs meant for killing. Even demons of the same kind have unique features. One might bear an extra set of eyes or teeth, while another has a humanoid arm growing from their forehead.
Demon Stat Block Table¶
| Echelon | Name | Level | Organization | Role | EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ensnarer | 1 | Minion | Brute | 3 for four minions |
| 1st | Frenzied | 1 | Minion | Harrier | 3 for four minions |
| 1st | Pitling | 1 | Minion | Artillery | 3 for four minions |
| 1st | Bendrak | 2 | Horde | Hexer | 4 |
| 1st | Muceron | 3 | Horde | Brute | 5 |
| 1st | Remasch | 2 | Horde | Ambusher | 4 |
| 1st | Ruinant | 1 | Horde | Harrier | 3 |
| 1st | Torlas | 1 | Horde | Controller | 3 |
| 1st | Chorogaunt | 3 | Leader | - | 20 |
| 2nd | Grulqin | 4 | Minion | Brute | 6 for four minions |
| 2nd | Orliq | 4 | Minion | Harrier | 6 for four minions |
| 2nd | Wobalas | 4 | Minion | Artillery | 6 for four minions |
| 2nd | Bale Eye | 5 | Horde | Hexer | 7 |
| 2nd | Fangling | 4 | Horde | Harrier | 6 |
| 2nd | Fiktin | 5 | Horde | Ambusher | 7 |
| 2nd | Gunge | 4 | Horde | Controller | 6 |
| 2nd | Tormenauk | 6 | Horde | Brute | 8 |
| 2nd | Lumbering Egress | 6 | Leader | - | 32 |
| 3rd | Soulraker Scout | 7 | Minion | Harrier | 9 for four minions |
| 3rd | Soulraker Soldier | 7 | Minion | Brute | 9 for four minions |
| 3rd | Soulraker Stinger | 7 | Minion | Artillery | 9 for four minions |
| 3rd | Blight Phage | 7 | Horde | Controller | 9 |
| 3rd | Chimeron | 9 | Horde | Brute | 11 |
| 3rd | Styrich | 8 | Horde | Hexer | 10 |
| 3rd | Soulraker Handmaiden | 8 | Horde | Ambusher | 10 |
| 3rd | Soulraker Praetorian | 7 | Horde | Harrier | 9 |
| 3rd | Soulraker Hivequeen | 9 | Leader | - | 44 |
| 4th | Optacus | 10 | Minion | Artillery | 12 for four minions |
| 4th | Tyburaki | 10 | Minion | Harrier | 12 for four minions |
| 4th | Unguloid | 10 | Minion | Brute | 12 for four minions |
| 4th | Izyak | 10 | Horde | Controller | 12 |
| 4th | Vicisitator | 10 | Horde | Harrier | 12 |
| 4th | Aurumvas | 10 | Leader | - | 48 |
Mortal Alliances¶
Demons form temporary alliances with evil mortals in exchange for souls to consume. Such alliances create carnage with alarming efficiency, though they inevitably collapse when the demons decide to devour their foolish partners. The only creature who can truly keep a demon in line is a more powerful demon.
Soul Reavers¶
Demons feast not on food or liquids, but on souls. Souls fuel their anarchic powers, and while a demon is starved for souls, they can scarcely think. Whenever a demon kills a creature who has a soul, they consume that soul and keep its energy within their body. A demon can then burn that soul energy to enact their most devastating abilities.
Lethe¶
When a demon's soul energy begins to flag, they fall into a state known as lethe—a violent hunger wherein they can only lash out in a desperate search for sustenance. Demons who have fallen into lethe become single-minded and violent, seeking only to consume.
Demonic Hierarchy¶
Mortal scholars have classified demons into ten categories, each increasingly more powerful. Though demons don't use these classifications themselves, this system reflects their hierarchy, as stronger demons bully the weak into service.
Each time a demon consumes a soul, there's a chance they might evolve into a more powerful demon. The evolution from one category to the next can be instantaneous, or it can take years. This inconsistency has led to much scholarly debate on whether all souls are equal, or whether demonic evolution is aided by the consumption of souls that are especially corrupt—or heroic.
Demon Languages¶
Lower categories of demons speak Proto-Ctholl. As demons evolve and reach category 3 or higher, their speech turns into proper Tholl.
1st Echelon¶
Bendrak
- Warp PerceptionsMain actionSignature
- VanishManeuver1 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Chorogaunt
- Agonizing HarmonyMain actionSignature
- Chaotic Entrancing HarmonyManeuver
- I Thrive on PainTriggered action3 Malice
- End EffectTrait
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
- Frightening TonesVillain Action 1
- Bully the WeakVillain Action 2
- Running CacophonyVillain Action 3
Ensnarer
- Barbed TonguesMain actionSignature
- SoulsightTrait
Frenzied
- Rip and TearMain actionSignature
- SoulsightTrait
Muceron
- Barbed TonguesMain actionSignature
- Tongue PullManeuver2 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Pitling
- SpitMain actionSignature
- Horrid StenchTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Remasch
- Abyssal StrikeMain actionSignature
- Grasping ShadowManeuver3 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
2nd Echelon¶
Bale Eye
- Wilting VisionsMain actionSignature
- Demonwarp TearsMain action5 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Fangling
- Tooth! Tusk! Claw!Main actionSignature
- Tumbling GoreManeuver2 Malice
- Made of TeethTrait
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Fiktin
- Violent TransformationMain actionSignature
- Aggressive MimicryManeuver1 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Grulqin
- Spinning Bone BladeMain actionSignature
- SoulsightTrait
Gunge
- Bilious ExpulsionMain actionSignature
- Spew SlideFree triggered action1 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Lumbering Egress
- Ensnarer CannonMain actionSignature
- Demonic EgressManeuver2 Malice
- Abyssal ProtectorsTriggered action2 Malice
- End EffectTrait
- Frenzied DelugeVillain Action 1
- Fold SpaceVillain Action 2
- Blood of the AbyssVillain Action 3
Orliq
- Soul PrismMain actionSignature
- Imposing EnergyTrait
- SoulsightTrait
3rd Echelon¶
Blight Phage
- Blight PusMain actionSignature
- Blight RainManeuver3 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Chimeron
- Flux GnashMain actionSignature
- Pain AbsorptionTriggered action1 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Soulraker Handmaiden
- Implanted ParasiteTrait
- Emergent HorrorsMain actionSignature
- LetheTrait
Soulraker Hivequeen
- Stinging OvipositorMain actionSignature
- Forced GestationManeuver3 Malice
- For the Queen!Triggered action2 Malice
- Cannibal QueenTrait
- Hive SoulsightTrait
- Kicking the NestVillain Action 1
- Buzz Off!Villain Action 2
- Bomber Wasp WarfareVillain Action 3
Soulraker Praetorian
- Barbed StingerMain actionSignature
- Stinging DepartureTriggered action2 Malice
- LetheTrait
- Praetorian BuzzingTrait
Soulraker Scout
- Soul StingerMain actionSignature
- Abyssal BuzzingTrait
Soulraker Soldier
- Chitin BashMain actionSignature
- Abyssal BuzzingTrait
4th Echelon¶
Aurumvas
- Absorb SoulTrait
- Greedy HandsMain actionSignature
- Covetous BoltsMain action3 Malice
- Greed Is GoodManeuver2 Malice
- More... More...Trait
- SoulsightTrait
- Time Is MoneyVillain Action 1
- Hostile AcquisitionVillain Action 2
- No Matter the CostVillain Action 3
Izyak
- Nostalgic WanderlustMain actionSignature
- Ruinous TemptationMain action3 Malice
- LetheTrait
- SoulsightTrait
Optacus
- Optical FlareMain actionSignature
Tyburaki
- Tail BiteMain actionSignature
- BreacherTrait
- SoulsightTrait