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| caption = An Angel of Decay.
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| caption = Various depictions of angels of decay.
 
| name = Angel of Decay
 
| name = Angel of Decay
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| othernames = Rot Harbinger
 
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| subtype4e = [[Undead]]
 
| subtype4e = [[Undead]]
 
| alignment4e = [[Chaotic evil]]
 
| alignment4e = [[Chaotic evil]]
| refs4e = <ref name="MM4e-p223">{{Cite book/Monster Manual 4th edition|223}}</ref>
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| refs4e = <ref name="MM">{{Cite book/Monster Manual 4th edition|223}}</ref>
 
| size3e = Large
 
| size3e = Large
 
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| alignment3e = Always [[chaotic evil]]
 
| alignment3e = Always [[chaotic evil]]
 
| challenge3e = 15
 
| challenge3e = 15
| refs3e = <ref name="LM-p83">{{Cite book/Libris Mortis|83-84}}</ref>
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| refs3e = <ref name="LM">{{Cite book/Libris Mortis|83-84}}</ref>
 
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| movement = Flying
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| vision = [[Darkvision]]
 
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| language = [[Common]], [[Abyssal]]<ref name="LM-p83" />
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| language = [[Abyssal language|Abyssal]], [[Common]]
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| climate = Any<ref name="LM-p83" />
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| terrain = Any land, underground<ref name="LM-p83" />
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| height = {{SI|9|ft}}
 
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| weight = {{SIrange|500|700|lb|k}}
 
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| first = ''[[Libris Mortis]]''
 
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An '''angel of decay''' (or '''rot harbinger'''{{Fact}}) was an [[undead]] monstrosity that was the very essence of decay.<ref name="LM-p83"/>
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An '''angel of decay''', also called a '''rot harbinger''',<ref name="MM"/> was an [[undead]] monstrosity powered by decay, a mockery of true [[angel]]s.<ref name="LM"/>
   
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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Angels of decay resembled the celestial outsiders more by happenstance rather than design, with a vaguely humanoid form and wings. They stood about {{SI|9|ft}} tall and weighed approximately {{SIrange|500|700|lb|k}}. Their bodies were constantly rotting and streaming off liquid corruption.<ref name="LM"/>
Standing 9 feet tall and weighing 500–700 lbs with wings and claws, their putrid bodies constantly decomposed, and pools of filth dribbled around their feet.<ref name="LM-p83"/>
 
   
When they spoke they did so with a slurred, muddy voice.<ref name="U-p82">{{Cite book/Unclean|82}}</ref>
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When they spoke they did so with a slurred, muddy voice.<ref name="U">{{Cite book/Unclean|82}}</ref>
   
 
==Abilities==
 
==Abilities==
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When angels of decay stood upon the ground, the liquid corruption that they shed formed a pool around them up to {{SI|15|ft}} in radius; this pool caused living creatures that touched to begin to decay themselves. Additionally, when angels of decay attacked with their claws and wings, their very touch caused injuries to rot.<ref name="LM"/>
When a creature died, decayed, and finally liquefied, it released a gaseous essence that an angel of decay could draw strength from.<ref name="LM-p83"/>
 
 
==History==
 
The angels of decay were created as a mockery of, and possibly from, the legion of true [[angels]] sent against the [[demon lord]] [[Orcus]] at a time when he traveled the layers of the [[Abyss]]. Many of the creatures who escaped his service kept alive their lust for misery.<ref name="MM4e-p223" />
 
   
 
==Combat==
 
==Combat==
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Rot harbingers generally preferred to fight in melee because of their decay-inducing touch,<ref name="LM"/><ref name="MM"/> although some were known to throw balls of necrotizing material at enemies.<ref name="MM"/>
In battle, they were ferocious, using their [[ogre]]-like size and strength to pummel opponents who had not already succumbed to their aura of corruption.<ref name="LM-p83"/>
 
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==Ecology==
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When healthy creatures rotted and liquified in death, some indefinable essence drifted away, and the decomposing flesh radiated an energy that angels of decay "fed" upon.<ref name="LM"/>
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==History==
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Angels of decay were created after a legion of angels tried to slay the demon lord [[Orcus]] while he was traveling outside of the [[Abyss]]. However, Orcus slew every last one of them instead and, when he returned to the Abyss, created the first rot harbingers as a mockery of the angels and sent them into the natural world to wreak havoc.<ref name="MM"/>
   
 
==Notable Angels of Decay==
 
==Notable Angels of Decay==
An angel of decay named [[Shex]] was a field commander for an army of undead.<ref name="U-p82"/>
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An angel of decay named [[Shex]] was a field commander for an army of undead.<ref name="U"/>
   
 
==Appendix==
 
==Appendix==
{{Incomplete|}}
 
 
===References===
 
===References===
 
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An angel of decay, also called a rot harbinger,[1] was an undead monstrosity powered by decay, a mockery of true angels.[2]

Description

Angels of decay resembled the celestial outsiders more by happenstance rather than design, with a vaguely humanoid form and wings. They stood about 9 ft (2.7 m) tall and weighed approximately 500‒700 lb (230‒320 kg). Their bodies were constantly rotting and streaming off liquid corruption.[2]

When they spoke they did so with a slurred, muddy voice.[3]

Abilities

When angels of decay stood upon the ground, the liquid corruption that they shed formed a pool around them up to 15 ft (4.6 m) in radius; this pool caused living creatures that touched to begin to decay themselves. Additionally, when angels of decay attacked with their claws and wings, their very touch caused injuries to rot.[2]

Combat

Rot harbingers generally preferred to fight in melee because of their decay-inducing touch,[2][1] although some were known to throw balls of necrotizing material at enemies.[1]

Ecology

When healthy creatures rotted and liquified in death, some indefinable essence drifted away, and the decomposing flesh radiated an energy that angels of decay "fed" upon.[2]

History

Angels of decay were created after a legion of angels tried to slay the demon lord Orcus while he was traveling outside of the Abyss. However, Orcus slew every last one of them instead and, when he returned to the Abyss, created the first rot harbingers as a mockery of the angels and sent them into the natural world to wreak havoc.[1]

Notable Angels of Decay

An angel of decay named Shex was a field commander for an army of undead.[3]

Appendix

References