An angel of decay, or rot harbinger, was an undead monstrosity that was the very essence.[2]
Description
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. When a creature dies and purifies to liquidation it releases a sand like essence that an angel of Decay can draw strength from.[2]
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 have escaped his service kept alive there lust for misery.[1]
Combat
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.[2]
When they spoke they did so with a slurred, muddy voice.[3].
Notable Angels of Decay
An angel of decay named Shex was a field commander for an army of undead.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, Stephen Schubert, James Wyatt (June 2008). Monster Manual 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 223. ISBN 978-0-7869-4852-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell (October 2004). Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 83–84. ISBN 0-7869-3433-6.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Richard Lee Byers (April 2007). Unclean. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 82. ISBN 978-0-7869-4258-9.
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