Adversaries

Demon of Despair

Demon of Despair

Demon of Despair

Description: A cloaked demon-creature on stilt-limbs, seeping shadows.

Motives & Tactics: Make Fear Contagious, Stick to the Shadows, Undermine Resolve

Tier: 3

Type: Skulk

Difficulty: 18

Attack Modifier: +3

Miasma Bolt: Far | 4d6+5 mag

Major 18 | Severe 35

HP: 6

Stress: 6

Experience:

Manipulation +3

Features

Depths of Despair - Passive

Demon of Despair deals double damage to a PC with 0 Hope. “Bereft of hope, the demon’s blows cut you to the quick.”

Your Friends Will Fail You - Reaction

When a PC fails with Fear, mark Stress to cause all other PCs within a Close distance to lose a Hope. “The demon’s voice echoes in your ears, pushing you to doubt your comrades.”

Your Struggle Is Pointless - Action

Spend a Fear to weigh down the spirits of all within a Far range. All targets affected replace their Hope die with a d8 until they roll a success with Hope or take a rest. “The demon’s miasma fills your senses, choking your heart. Your chances of victory seem much dimmer.”