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The Minions of Darkness fall into three categories, and are divided according to their masters. Study these words well, for this knowledge may be all that keeps your immortal soul from being devoured by the denizens of the underworld.

===Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred ''(Odium)''===

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them in eternal agony and rage.

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Skeletons are usually found in places where the dead are laid to rest or at the sites of great battles. While physically fragile, they are never lacking in numbers, for those that fall to them in combat are damned to an eternal lust for living blood. Coupled with their unthinking rage, this makes them a

dangerous opponent.

====Zombies, ''(Cibus Animatus)''====

Worm-ridden and reeking of foul decay, [[Zombie]]s are formed from the corpses of men executed for committing the most depraved and degenerate crimes against the innocent. They are driven by both the hatred that consumed them in life and an insatiable hunger for the flesh of the living.

Mephisto himself is said to have appeared at the cathedral of Inarius. He laid waste to the church and the surrounding countryside. The Lord of Hatred took the proud [[archangel]] and his followers captive. He bound Inarius with tremendous chains and slowly tore the wings from the back of the angel. Great barbed hooks were then used to stretch out the once glowing skin and his features were distorted by vile powers. Many of the followers of Inarius were given as gifts to [[Baal]] and [[Diablo]], but the rest were molded to match the bloated image of the now crippled angel. To this day, Inarius is said to be trapped in [[Burning Hells|Hell]] within a chamber of mirrors, his eyelids torn from his face as he is forced to gaze upon his misshapen form for all eternity. His misguided followers now serve as Hell’s taskmasters, taking the anguish of their lost glory out upon the bodies of others.

These grotesque demons have considerable brawn hidden beneath their layers of greasy flab. Do not underestimate their strength or their intelligence for crossing swords with them is ill advised. You will be far better served to combat them with [[ranged]] weapons or [[magic]].

====Magma Demons ''(Dominus Ardor)''====

During the [[Great Conflict]] tremendous battles were fought in both the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Burning Hells]]. Both sides often carried the conflict deep within the realms of their enemies. During one epic battle into the very heart of [[Mephisto]]'s fiery lair, a group of brave [[Seraphim]] warriors fronted an assault against the Lord of Hatred himself. One of these angelic soldiers made a bold attack and struck a fierce blow that caused the foul blood of Mephisto to rain upon the ground. Each drop that fell seared through the crust of Hell itself and formed powerful [[demon]]s shaped from molten rock. These demons quickly rose to the aid of their master, and drove back the forces of Light by striking them with thrown masses of lava that seared both flesh and bone with the intensity of the Burning Hells. The losses dealt by these Magma Demons were tremendous.

===Baal, Lord of Destruction ''(Excidium)''===

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The small size of these devils does fill them with cowardice, however, and this fear can be used against them. They prefer to attack under the guise of darkness and in large numbers whenever possible. If they are shown great strength, preferably by killing one of their kind, they will retreat and regroup. Do not turn your back on them, though, for their appetite for destruction will eventually overcome their caution and they will attempt to strike again.

====Goat Men ''(Aries Vehemens)''====

The lieutenants of [[Baal]] are bred for strength, endurance, and cunning. These demons constantly train themselves in the art of war, for battle is their bread and the blood of innocents, their water. There are several known “clans” of [[Goatmen|Goat Men]], each given a different gift from their [[Baal|Dark Master]]. It is believed that to earn their powers they once held mock wars in [[Burning Hells|Hell]] for the entertainment of the Three Brothers. Do not expect them to fight amongst themselves on the [[mortal realm]], however, for they much prefer to slaughter the innocent.

Great care must be taken when within the lair of these Bestia. Their venom retains its potency for a considerable amount of time and puddles of it may be found everywhere. When killed, the beast's inner toxins eat through the now-dead flesh, leaving a dangerous trap for those foolish enough to tread upon the corpse.

====Horned Demons ''(Impetum Cornuta)''====

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===Diablo, Lord of Terror ''(Metus)''===

Using illusion and fear as their greatest weapons, the attendants to [[Diablo]] are formidable adversaries. They prefer to wait for their opponent to display a moment of weakness before they attack. Equally dangerous in the dark or in your dreams, they are the fears of man made flesh by Diablo's will. These nightmares lurk at the edges of mortal perception from the moment that you take your first breath - and they long to be with you when your take your last.

====Winged Fiends ''(Alae Nefastus)''====

Some people are so hungry for power and knowledge that they are willing to sacrifice their humanity to the [[Great Evils|Lords of Hell]] in exchange for gifts that inevitably turn against them. One such group, a dark cabal of wizards, decided to take the power of creation into their own hands and magically created a race of creatures to act as servants and messengers. Using infernal abilities granted to them through their arcane pact, they formed small bat-winged imps that they believed would prove useful in carrying out deeds that were too trivial for their own efforts. Each of the [[sorcerer]]s created an entity that reflected his magical specialization. The creatures thus created were small, nimble and possessed an unnatural cunning.

====Scavengers ''(Maleficus Vorax)''====

Maleficus Vorax are the smallest of a related group of [[demon]]ic creatures that feed upon carrion, mostly the remains of victims killed by their larger cousins. Unlike most scavengers, however, they are extremely aggressive and will not hesitate to attack anyone hapless enough to encounter them. They have powerful legs which they use for swift springing attacks, striking at vulnerable faces and throats. Their primary weakness is their voracious appetite; the smell of death may drive them into a feeding frenzy where they will stop their attacks to feast upon remains that are nearby.

====The Hidden ''(Metus Occultus)''====

The Hidden are the bogeymen that haunt our dreams and live in the nightmares of children. Although they dwell at the edge of the [[Physical realm|Physical]] and [[Ethereal realm|Ethereal Realms]] where they remain unseen by mortal sight, they can quickly manifest and strike those that appear vulnerable. Metus Occultus and others of their ilk feed on the essence of fear. When wounded, they will seek to retreat back into the Ether to heal themselves. It is important to note that even while invisible the creature exists partially on the Physical Realm, and can be affected by [[spell]]s and weapons.

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