Qurserta

"What you call morality, we call blindness. If you're unwilling to take from those who can't protect themselves then you have no right to live. Existence is a game of takers, there will always be a victim, as there will always be a predator."

Written by: jester2b

Cover art by: Rafael Sewa

Servents of the Gluttonous

Devious and cunning, the Qurserta make up the main force of Asar Sinma's demons. They live by the will of their master, consuming all life that fails to defend itself, including their kind, so that they may grow fat from strength.

Appearance

The Qurserta is a reptilian demon with a humanoid frame, four arms, and a long snake tail instead of legs. Their heads resemble that of a snake with glowing yellow eyes. Variations of the Qurserta exist with a cobra-like hood, capable of spitting corrosive acid, along with ones with small horns and more pronounced fangs used to deliver potent venom. Qursertas from Asar Sinma's domain often wear armor made from metal and the hides of animals, with higher-ranking demons wearing ornate armor to denote their position.

Summoning

The Qurserta demon is unique, for it can enter Nostrina through traditional summoning spells and rituals or by being spawned by a Sinma Gravemind. Those summoned by mortals are bound to their conjurer's will until they are banished from the realm or killed. Sinmagas spawned by a Gravemind are subservient and are commanded by their birthing Gravemind, which serves the will of their master, Asar Sinma. Those born outside of The Serpent's Throne, Asar Sinma's domain, are bound to the realm they are born in and can't be banished from it.

Abilities

The Qurserta are dangerous opponents to encounter and will be formidable foes for even the most skilled. They are experienced with any weapon and can use magic with deadly efficiency. Despite having no legs, they are quite agile and are fairly good climbers, thanks to their four arms. Hooded Sinmagas can spit highly corrosive acid at their foes, while horned ones can deliver deadly venom from their bites. To slay a Qurserta, one must be of equal or greater combat skill than the demon.

Hierarchy

Qursertas make up the majority of the ranks of Asar Sinma's demons. Qursertas that have proven themselves by outlasting and consuming their rivals earn the title of High Lord and sit at the top of the hierarchy. High Lords rule over massive armies of their kin and answer only to Asar Sinma himself. Below the High Lord are the Regents, who carry out the will of their lord through their Ascendants. Ascendants are the nobility of Qurserta society, hardened and ambitious individuals who answer to the Regent and scheme to one day supplant them. Below the Ascendants are the grunts of Qurserta society who have yet to prove themselves and must obey their masters. The only Qurserta lower on the hierarchy are those spawned outside of Asar Sinma's domain in the carrion pits by a Sinma Gravemind. Spawned Qurserta are seen as worthless and disposable, often cannibalized and hunted for sport by their brethren.

Associated Aeunta: Asar Sinma