Creatures of the Crimson Tome in Charron | World Anvil

Creatures of the Crimson Tome

1. Wings* 2. Stripes* 3. Horn* 4. Shell* 5. Colorful* 6. Nocturnal 7. Mythical * 8. Prey* 9. Monstrous* 10. Danger* 11. Purr* 12. Roar* 13. Shriek* 14. Howl* 15. Tamed* 16. Pack* 17. Burrow 18. Bond* 19. Stinky 20. Gentle* 21. Messenger* 22. Food * 23. Vicious* 24. Silent* 25. Parasite* 26. Predator* 27. Stalk*

The Crimson Tome, also called Obigeni's Acursed Manuscript is one of several ancient and near Mythical (7) tomes of ancient magics and summoning. The Crimson Tome contains rituals for summoning horrific ancient demons from the outer darkness of the Rift between worlds. Rumors and stories cross the centuries of the things brought forth from the spells and of the book itself. It is said to be bound in demon scale - a greasy feeling, smooth and difficult to damage substance. The pages are of the same substance with letters carved as thin as a hair into each page. The text is in an ancient demon age language, though scholars debate which based on the stories, a few bits of translation and even supposed copies transcribed or made from inked impressions of the pages. The following is a list of entities associated with the Crimson Tome:

  The Devourer: Said to sleep for a thousand years in the outer darkness of the Rift between worlds. The creature is brought forth by the spell and rituals in the Crimson Tome. Supposedly this creature requires a huge essence pool to summon and a huge feast to power it's service. ( Stripes [2], horn [3], Colorful [5], Monstrous [9], and Food [22]). The Devourer

  The Undying: a small metallic insect-like thing which is supposed to bestow endless life in exchange for a bond of blood feeding. Sages have many questions that have not been fully answered. If one summons it - does it leave one it is bound to or are there many of them? Is there somewhere an immortal wizard that has used the Undying and still lives today? Why are there so few records of immortal mages or others? (Shell [4], Bond [18] and Parasite[25]). The Undying

The Servator: Like the Undying it is unknown if this is one or many. Of all the demons in the Crimson Tome this seems most useful and presents the least hazard in summoning. (Danger [10]. Gentle [20], Messenger [21], and Silent [24}). Servator

Salts: These demons possess the remains of the dead and need not be human, or other speaking race. No matter the source, Imperfect Saltes always appear the same. The rituals and spells occur in many occult and arcane texts. (Shriek [13], Howl [14], Tamed [15], Vicious [23] and Predator [26]). Creature of the Salts

The Lurker in Shadow: This otherworldly entity possesses great power and an appetite for bones. (wings [1], Nocturnal [6], Roar [12], Pack [16], Stinky [19]) The Lurker in Shadows

Windwalker. A relentless hunter, it is a useful assassin and fearsome fighter but will only hunt those given the Blood Mark. It is held back by Magical Barriers that are enchanted and charged but not by simple circles( Prey [8], Purr [11], Burrow [17], Stalk [27]). Windwalker

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Feb 16, 2023 22:03

I loved all these summed creatures and the theme between hem all (summoning obvious, but also a be careful what you summon message behind that).   I would advise either using block links or making the title of each creature the link. Having the link at the end doesn't feel right.

Kriltch, arcanities not included.
Feb 17, 2023 04:22

Good suggestion! Also thank you for the comments!

Mar 2, 2023 13:27

Congrats for managing to use every single word! I like the general theme of these pretty horrible demons, and the short summary you gave of each one here.

With love,   Pouaseuille.