Bestiary

This very intelligent monster race is a genetic cross between a werewolf and other wild animals. They often hunt in packs and are mostly active by night. Thanks to their extremely fast adaptability, these hunters are being seen more and more through the day and have meanwhile taken over many regions of Antaloor. They eat almost any kind of meat, from smaller mammals to human beings. For the latter, Werbeasts are very dangerous, due to their lightning-fast speed and razor-sharp claws. The normal rural population has almost no chance if attacked by one of these beasts, and even hardy warriors must use extreme caution if they come up against one or more Werbeasts.



If a monster could kill by its looks alone, then the horrible appearance of the Claw Worm would have a good chance of being number one on the list of killers. But the Velocis (its scientific name) doesn't need to kill that way. Its massive head, which mostly consists of fangs, locks onto an opponent like a vice, followed by the rear part with its powerful claws.  Research has shown that the Claw Worm developed in the hot desert regions with the collaboration of the dragon race. Even today, players will mainly come across the Velocis in the hot regions of Antaloor. Well disguised, it lies in wait for its unsuspecting victims. So it's a case of keeping the eyes open... and running away if possible - because the lack of speed is the only weakness this creature possesses.



OK, this isn't Edward Scissorhands 2.0 - but the effects of being hit by a Scythe could be compared to being cut by scissors... only much worse! The Scythe could be mistaken for a human being at a distance. Its upright motion and human limbs are a great disguise - until it gets close to you - but this is where the resemblance ends. The Scythe doesn't need any weapons... its two powerful saber blades growing out of his arms are usually enough. And it can dislocate the jaw of its skull-like head - and use its now-protruding fangs to bite an opponent. A deadly combination! Both intelligent and treacherous, the Scythe can usually be seen all over Antaloor. It likes to skulk in dark caves and dungeons.

...to be continued!