Demons
Posted on 2007-11-18 20:11:37 by HellgateDB
Demons
Beasts are the lower forms of life in Hell. They are the naturally occurring fauna of the Underworld, made evil by their surroundings and their masters. Hellgate(HGL) Palladium(PD) and Hellgate(HGL) Powerleveing is the most valuable form of currency in Hellgate: London world. True Demons see them as fodder to subjugate, abuse, brand, armor and train for battle. Beasts are unintelligent and commonly oriented towards melee combat, attacking with fangs and claws. While susceptible to most types of damage, Beasts of greater power and age can be extremely large and strong, a few reportedly towering over city buildings. Some of these creatures also employ attacks representative of their infernal origins, unleashing corrosive, poisonous or fiery effects on their unlucky targets. In terms of natural defenses, the more brutish varieties have thick, armored hides while their smaller, wiry kin rely on their agility to avoid attacks.
Fetid Hulk
Standing over twelve feet in height, the Fetid Hulk walks upright on two legs, their long and muscled arms providing some support as they move. This is rarely seen, however, as they are usually encountered while thundering down blows with gigantic, club-like fists, pummeling their foes into pulp.It also gnashes and slashes with its tusks and teeth, making it extremely deadly to fight head on. The Carnagor is also a subterranean creature, its powerful hands capable of digging through bedrock.
Special note should be made of the large, glowing sac just below the mouth of the Fetid Hulk. This contains a particularly virulent toxin that is released when the beast feels it is in extreme danger. Should this occur, take every possible precaution to avoid long-term effects.
Ravager
Measuring six to ten feet in length from spike-tipped tail to fang-filled head, these muscular and surprisingly agile demons make up for their lack of intelligence with pure aggressiveness. The common mode of attack for the Ravager is to circle their prey and then coil, tense their powerful hind quarters, and leap forward, teeth bared. Fortunately for the attentive adventurer, they emit a low, barking sound a few moments before attacking, making their vicious assault avoidable for the more fleet of foot.
Stalker
Stalkers are small, wiry imps with jagged, razor-edged claws protruding from their oversized forearms and backs. These are used for both assault and defense against their enemies. Stalkers are fast, nimble and extremely deadly, using surprise and elevation to great advantage.
Although they are physically the weakest of the beasts, Stalkers attack with abandon. They prefer to spew balls of fire from a distance whenever possible, making their hit-and-run tactics all the more effective.

