The Known Creatures of the Dark
The worlds of this universe is not only home to mortal nations but also to horrors born of shadow, corruption, and ancient malice. These creatures of the dark stalk the wilds, seas, and even the edges of civilization, their presence a constant threat to the unwary. Below is a catalog of the most feared beings known to inhabit this fractured realm, each a testament to the darkness that lingers in the aftermath of the evil princes influence of the realms. Brave souls may seek to hunt them—or flee for their lives.
Wyverns
Wyverns are winged terrors with serpentine bodies and leathery wings casting dread over the skies. Smaller than true dragons but no less ferocious, they hunt in packs, diving to snatch prey with razor-sharp talons. Their screeches echo through the mountains, a harbinger of death for any traveler caught in the open.
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Corrupted Dragons
Corrupted Dragons are ancient drakes twisted by dark magic, their once-stoic hearts turned to greed. Their breath is ranging from scorching fire to blistering ice, withering all it touches, and their roars shatter the minds of the weak. Found in the deepest caves and ruined fortresses, they hoard treasures, slaughtering any who dare approach.
Undead
The Undead are a scourge upon the battle field, risen through necromancy or lingering malice. Shambling Undead are rotting corpses that stagger forth in hordes, their groans a chilling chorus as they overwhelm through sheer numbers. Abominations are grotesque amalgams of stitched flesh and bone, hulking monstrosities that crush foes with unnatural strength. Dullahans, headless riders atop spectral steeds, wield cursed blades, their laughter foretelling doom as they hunt the living. Vampires, pale and cunning, lurk in the shadows, draining life with a bite or ripping through the toughest defenses with their strength and speed.
Goblins
Goblins are small, vicious creatures with green skin and jagged teeth, swarming in the forests and ruins of Asceriate. They wield crude weapons and set deadly traps, their cackling laughter a warning of ambushes. Though individually weak, their numbers and cunning make them a persistent menace, especially to lone travelers or undefended villages.
Abyssal Merkin
Abyssal Merkin are fish and sharks transformed by an evil essence, their bodies warped into smart, envious fishfolk with muscular arms and torsos. These sea monsters despise shore civilizations, raiding coastal towns with jagged coral spears and dragging victims into the depths. Their glowing eyes and guttural speech haunt sailors’ nightmares, a reminder of the ocean’s wrathful depths.
Giant Desert Scorpions: Uthos Sandreapers
In the deserts of Uthos, the Sandreapers reign as colossal scorpions, their black carapaces shimmering with a deadly sheen under the sun. Towering over camels, they burrow beneath the sands, erupting to strike with venomous stingers that can fell an elephant in moments. Uthosian nomads tell tales of entire caravans vanishing beneath their claws, their chittering a death knell in the dunes.
Doom Guards
Doom Guards are demonic entities that require a mortal host to manifest in mortal plains, their power tied to the darkness of the host’s heart—the more evil the soul, the stronger the Guard. Shadow Doom Guards cloak themselves in darkness, striking with ethereal claws that sap the will to fight. Ice Doom Guards freeze the air around them, their frosty halberds and swords encasing foes in icy tombs. Fire Doom Guards blaze with infernal heat, their molten axes leaving trails of ash and ruin. These fiends are summoned by the desperate or the depraved, their presence a blight on the world.
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Slimes
Slimes are amorphous, acidic horrors that ooze through swamps, ruins and caverns, their gelatinous forms dissolving flesh on contact. They absorb the remains of other dead slimes, growing larger and more ravenous with each meal—some ancient slimes are said to rival small hills in size. Their vibrant colors belie their danger, luring the curious to a melting doom.
Succubus
Succubi are seductive fiends who shapeshift to blend into societies, their beauty a mask for their malevolence. They target the powerful, corrupting leaders with whispers of power to drive them mad, or prey on the weak, sucking their life force with a single kiss. Found in the courts of Asceriate or the bazaars of Uthos, their honeyed words are as deadly as any blade.
Sphinx and Other Giant Cats
The Sphinx is a majestic yet terrifying feline right hand of Lucifer, its lion-like body and human face radiating an aura that drives nearby wild cats into a frenzy. Under its influence, prides grow larger and more hostile, their roars echoing through the desert as they hunt with unnatural ferocity. Other giant cats, like saber-toothed predators, stalk Transcendent’s forests, their massive claws rending through armor as they defend their territory with primal rage.