Rotfang

Characteristics

Rotfangs are twisted forest creatures resembling wolves, yet their appearance is far more terrifying and deadly. Their bodies are deformed and covered in scars, with dark fur soaked in decaying tissue and patches of hardened scales. Their glowing green eyes emit a malevolent aura, and their elongated claws and toxic breath make them formidable opponents.

Rotfangs have mutated, scale-covered bodies that offer them additional protection, making them difficult to injure with conventional weapons. Their breath carries a toxic miasma that can paralyze or severely weaken their prey, allowing them to dominate in close combat. The eyes of a Rotfang glow with an eerie green light, a sign of the dark magic that corrupts their very being.

Habitat

Rotfangs dwell in corrupted forests, where dead vegetation and rotting soil provide the perfect environment for them to thrive. These creatures are most commonly found in areas where the land has been tainted by the Black Mist, a dark curse unleashed by reckless magic. They are solitary hunters, but when necessary, they band together in packs, making them even more dangerous.

Origin

The Rotfangs are born of a dark legend that speaks of Taron, the ancient guardian wolf of the forests, who once protected the land from encroaching darkness. When a mysterious black mist known as the Black Blight engulfed the forest, Taron sacrificed himself, believing his powers could save his home. Instead, the blight twisted his essence, turning him into the first Rotfang. This curse spread to other wolves, transforming them into grotesque monsters driven by a relentless hunger for destruction.