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Gaki (pronounced: /gɑːkigah-kee[3]), also called nin-chu-ju-gaki were rumored to be the reincarnated spirits of wicked people.[4]

Description[]

Gaki were horrible humanoid monsters with several different forms.[4]

Jiki-ketsu-gaki

These gaunt creatures used their sharp fangs and claws to feast on blood. They could only be harmed by spells or magical weapons. They were able to regenerate rapidly. Fire and cold-based attacks had no effect upon them.[4]

Jiki-niku-gaki

This was the most common gaki. They looked exactly like jiki-ketsu-gaki. Instead of drinking blood these gaki ate raw flesh. They could regenerate their tissue damage like all gaki.[4]

Shikki-gaki

These vile gaki carried deadly diseases within their flesh, making them especially dangerous to fight. Wounds caused by a shikki-gaki often killed unless treated by magical means. They were immune to all disease and poisons. Their regenerating flesh could only be harmed by spells and magical weapons.[4]

Shinen-gaki

This form of gaki appeared as a flaming humanoid. They enjoyed smothering their victims with burning fire. Magical weapons were needed to harm them. They regenerated damage but were susceptible to water-based attacks.[4]

Combat[]

The constant pain wracking their bodies and their uncontrollable needs made all gaki dangerous opponents to face in combat.[4]

Abilities[]

All gaki had the innate ability to duplicate the effects of become invisible and polymorph spells at will, and passwall three times daily. They were immune to all charm, hold and sleep spells, as well as drowsy insects. They were vulnerable to any spell that affected spirits.[2]

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