Hrabanmrt

An image of a Hrabanmrt

Pronounced

Rah-ban-urt

The Hrabanmrt is a creature of relentless determination and raw, necrotic power. Born of bone and blood magic in the shadowy depths of the Severed Realm, this formidable entity is a warrior that knows no fear and acknowledges no obstacle. Its skeletal form, inscribed with arcane runes, is both a weapon and a shield, capable of withstanding significant damage and regenerating from injuries with alarming speed. Yet, if its form is destroyed before it can regenerate, the Hrabanmrt releases a devastating burst of necrotic energy, signaling its end. Despite its limited intelligence, the Hrabanmrt possesses instinctual abilities that make it a formidable opponent. It can unleash a Necrotic Pulse, a wave of death that disrupts the life force of nearby enemies, or employ a desperate Bone Shatter tactic, exploding its own body into lethal shards. Bound to the will of its demonic creator, the Hrabanmrt is a creature of single-minded purpose. It will pursue its assigned task with ruthless efficiency, even if it means its own destruction. In the face of a Hrabanmrt, one encounters not just a creature, but a force of nature, an embodiment of the relentless, terrifying power of the Severed Realm.

Special Abilities

The Hrabanmrt, a formidable entity born of bone and blood magic, is a testament to the terrifying power of the Severed Realm. Its skeletal structure, imbued with necrotic energy, grants it remarkable durability and the ability to regenerate from damage rapidly. However, if its physical form is destroyed before it can regenerate, the necrotic energy is released in a devastating burst, resulting in the Hrabanmrt's death. The chilling touch of the Hrabanmrt can drain the life force of its enemies, siphoning their vitality to replenish its own. Inscribed on its bones are arcane runes, each capable of unleashing devastating spells or creating protective wards. Bound to the will of its demonic creator, the Hrabanmrt can serve as a distant scout or messenger, its creator's eyes and voice in far-off lands.

Bone Durability

The Hrabanmrt's skeletal structure is incredibly resilient, allowing it to absorb significant damage in battle.

Necrotic Regeneration

Any damage the Hrabanmrt sustains can be rapidly repaired by the necrotic energy coursing through its form.

Life Force Drain

The Hrabanmrt can siphon the vitality of its enemies to replenish its own health. This ability often manifests as a chilling touch that weakens those it comes into contact with.

Runic Magic

The runes inscribed on the Hrabanmrt's bones can be activated to unleash devastating spells or create protective wards. The specific abilities each Hrabanmrt possesses can vary depending on the runes used in its creation.

Demonic Bond

The Hrabanmrt is bound to the will of the demon that created it. This bond allows the creator to command the Hrabanmrt from great distances, see through its eyes, or speak through its mouth. This makes the Hrabanmrt a useful scout or messenger, in addition to its role as a warrior.

Special Skills

Necrotic Pulse

The Hrabanmrt can release a burst of necrotic energy from its body, damaging nearby enemies and disrupting their life force. This ability is instinctual and does not require complex thought or strategy to use. It's a raw expression of the Hrabanmrt's power, a wave of death that emanates from its very bones.

Bone Shatter

The Hrabanmrt can cause parts of its own body to explode into shards of bone, which are launched at its enemies. This is a last-resort tactic, used when the Hrabanmrt is surrounded or severely damaged. The shards regenerate over time, allowing the Hrabanmrt to continue fighting. This ability requires a basic understanding of its own body and the battlefield, but does not require high intelligence.

Origins

In the stygian depths of the Severed Realm, a place where nightmares take form and the air itself reeks of malevolence, the birth of a Hrabanmrt is a spectacle of grotesque beauty. Bone Collectors, demonic scavengers, scour the mortal realms for the skeletal remains of fallen warriors and mythical beasts, their unholy harvest destined for a fate far removed from peaceful rest. Back in the Severed Realm, these bones become the canvas and the medium for a ritual as ancient as the demonic entities themselves, a ritual steeped in blood and shadow.

A powerful demon, its essence as old as the realm itself, begins the blood magic ritual, a self-sacrifice that is as painful as it is potent. The demon's lifeblood, now a conduit of their infernal essence, is used to inscribe arcane runes onto the bones, each symbol pulsating with a sickly glow, a testament to the necrotic energy that now inhabits them. As the final rune is etched, the bones shudder, rise, and the Hrabanmrt takes its first steps, a relentless and durable warrior, bound to the will of its creator. The birth of a Hrabanmrt is not just the creation of a new soldier, but a chilling testament to the raw, terrifying power of the Severed Realm and the blood magic that fuels it.