Hellwasp
A hellwasp is an intelligent, malevolent insect native to the Nine Hells. It has a thick protective carapace, thin metallic wings, and strong legs ending in swordlike talons. It uses its stinger to inject a chemical admixture similar to alchemist’s fire into its victims. This same solution carries a paralytic enzyme that renders the victim helpless long enough for the hellwasp to grab its prey and flee.
Fallen angels are meat for hellwasps. Steer clear, lest you nourish their young with your flesh.
Barlgura
Some say the Barlguras have always wandered the Abyss, causing their horrendous carnage, yet I've long held my own theories about how these foul entities came to be. Given their bestial shapes, I posited that they were likely the result of the Abyss warping errant apes that wound up in the demonic realms.
In search of corroboration, I went to Candlekeep to research the topic. With a jolt of wonder - but not surprise - I discovered descriptions of Barlguras of distinctly unsimian mean. Those in the service of the beast of Butchery, Yeenoghu, for example, take on feral hyena like or wolfish aspects. Moreover it seems all demonkind might contort to the preferences of their fickle demonic lords (inspiring my illuminators grim musing on Yeenoghu's brood throughout this record.) Truly the Abyss holds no end of terrible marvels!
Abyssal Chicken
I'll never forget the first time I saw an Abyssal Chicken. Such fiendish fowl stream out of the abyss into Avernus During demonic Incursions so as to scavenge infernal corpses after the onslaught ends.
The chickens gorge themselves in a frenzy bloating up to twice their normal size, before waddling back to the abyss like triumphant pirate ships filled with plunder.
Having captured one despite its swift and cantankerous nature, I managed to soothe it with some salt pork, finding that it tolerated being held and even enjoyed scratches on its meaty body. Yet its docility was short-lived, and within moments it reverted back to its demonic nature and sought to devour my tiefling guide.
Comments