Scourge

Overview:

The Scourge is a barbarian lich fueled by unending rage, which replaces their soul and drives their unlife. Their transformation begins with embracing blinding, searing rage and cultivating this fury within themselves and others.

Common Traits:

They appear as hulking, undead warriors with an aura of palpable anger and an unquenchable thirst for destruction.

Transformation:

A barbarian becomes a Scourge by experiencing intense rage, spreading hatred to others to create vendetta phylacteries, and dying in a state of pure anger, awakening as an undead Scourge.

Abilities:

Scourges possess immense strength, durability, and resistance to damage. Their rage allows them to take extra turns and deal increased damage as their health decreases. They can resurrect by taking over the body of a vendetta, a creature that deeply hates them.

Phylactery:

Vendetta phylacteries are creatures that hold deep hatred for the Scourge. These vendettas ensure the Scourge's resurrection by allowing the lich's soul to inhabit their bodies upon the Scourge's death.

Tactics:

In battle, Scourges use their overwhelming strength and rage to crush enemies, leaving survivors to become new vendettas. They excel in direct combat, using their fury to enhance their attacks and resilience.

Goals:

Scourges aim to continue their death march, destroying anything in their path and ensuring their vendettas sustain their unlife. Their existence is a relentless cycle of rage, destruction, and resurrection.