Geholod

A geholod is, similarly to a Ghoul, a corpse that is animated by a necromancer. The main difference it that, while a Ghoul has flesh, a geholod is just a skeleton.
Geholod is an ancient word meaning hollowed out. Geholods were originally called geholod ghouls because of their lack of flesh. Over time, this was shortened to just geholod, and most people no longer remember the original meaning of the word.

Basic Information

Anatomy

A geholod's physiology depends on the skeleton that was used to create it. Some necromancers will mix and match bones from various creatures, but most prefer to use one whole skeleton. Their artificial muscles and tendons typically require a considerable amount of maintenance.

Manufacturing

First, a skeleton is acquired. Next, the creator makes (or commissions) artificial muscles and tendons to connect the bones and facilitate movement. These are usually made of enchanted leather or textiles. Aranea silk is quite popular for this purpose. After these are created and attached, enchantments are applied. These can include:

• Enchantments to improve durability
• Enchantments to give and improve senses.
• Enchantments to tie the animation to the creator's life, so that the geholod dies with the creator.

Once this is done, the skeleton is animated. After animation, a Conscientiam Soul can be implanted to make the geholod sapient.

Combat

In combat, a geholod's biggest weakness is its artificial muscles. Destroying these will prevent the geholod from moving. Regardless of how much of its body is destroyed or disabled, a geholod will only die if its skull is destroyed. Because of this, blunt and cutting weapons tend to be effective, while piercing weapons tend to be ineffective.
Fire is not very effective on a geholod's bones, but can be quite effective at destroying its artifical muscles. Electricity is not effective on a geholod. Ice attacks, depending on how they're used, can be useful in immobilizing or damaging a geholod, but simple low temperatures won't affect a geholod much.
Geholods cannot be poisoned.

Genetics and Reproduction

Geholods cannot reproduce.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Geholods do not have the need or ability to eat.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Geholods are typically used as servants, pets, or soldiers.

Average Intelligence

The intelligence of geholods typically ranges from completely mindless to animal-like intelligence, depending on how they were created. Sapient geholods can be created by implanting a Soul during manufacturing. Because geholods are typically made as servants and Souls aren't always easy to acquire, sapient geholods are rare.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The senses of a geholod depend on the skill of the necromancer. Basic geholods have only average sight, and more advanced geholods have more basic senses, with the highest quality having all five.

Civilization and Culture

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Similarly to Ghouls, some people believe that a geholod with an implanted soul will have the memories and personality of the Soul's previous owner. This is incorrect.

Lifespan

Indefinite, depending on the skill of their creator.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Geholod's eye sockets generally glow. The color of this glow varies depending on the creator's preference.
A necromancer will sometimes carve a symbol into a bone, often the forehead. This symbol serves as a sort of signature for a person or organization.