Heralds of Plague
The Heralds of Plague are an ancient and
insidious flying race originating from
a distant realm. The details of their origins remain
shrouded in mystery, but wherever they emerge,
devastation inevitably follows. These creatures
are only bringing ruin, turning thriving worlds
into desolate wastelands.
The ruin follows. They are a primeval race called Azath.
While their bodies are covered with feathers, their anatomy
is closer to the insects. By the looks of their bizarre bodies, it
is not hard to guess that their world cannot be similar to ours.
The Heralds of Plague display an unsettling adaptability to
various environments. They are notorious for infiltrating and
conquering a wide range of habitats. Their capacity to thrive in
both arid deserts and lush, fertile lands is a testament to their
uncanny resilience. The only thing they truly need is food. They
are drawn to places teeming with life, where they can freely feed
their “children.”
Never-ending cycle. Their life cycle is a grim spectacle. It
commences within the pits of flesh. Adult Azaths gather all the
dead bodies they can find and then lay eggs among them. After
several days, when the flesh begins to rot, the eggs hatch, and
Azath Nymphs crawl out from them. These disgusting creatures
are carrion eaters and are fully obedient to their parents. The
Nymphs are always hungry, seeking their next meal to gather
enough nutrients and energy for their metamorphosis into
adult Azaths. Meanwhile, the adults seem to barely eat at all.
They often stop their children's feasts and drive them out from
the pits to use for their own goals. Like conquering some city or
massacring an army. Some of the younglings die, but the adults
do not seem to care as much as they are commanding enormous
hordes of their younglings.
The strategy of attack. As a part of the Heralds of Plague,
many include the Swarm Warriors. They are members of
a different race, though I've never learned the name of it. But
because of similar insectoid origins and because their flesh is
inedible to Azaths, they often cooperate. As their name implies,
they are a significant threat when the Heralds of Plague wage a
war. These insectoid warriors are infamous for their ferocity in
combat and their preference for launching coordinated group
attacks. Where the Nymphs' attacks hinge on sheer numbers
and relentless assaults, swarming their foes with an unrelenting
wave of insectoid aggression, which adult Azaths just redirect,
these warriors plug any holes in their attack strategies. They
possess sharp and serrated blades and make quick work of flesh,
allowing them to overwhelm and annihilate their enemies.
When combined with the leadership of the Azath adults, the
Swarm Warriors present a force that is challenging to overcome.
In essence, the Heralds of Plague are an insectoid scourge
that heralds nothing but ruin. Their ability to adapt to diverse
environments, coupled with their relentless life cycle and swarm
tactics, makes them a formidable and unwavering force of
destruction that leaves nothing but desolation in its wake.
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