Shadowbeasts are what happens when an animal is exposed to the planar energies of the shadowlands. they infiltrate ecosystems and turn them all to shadows. any animal they kill rises as a shadowbeast, and they can take the form of any animal they have the blood of. Instinct: use the abilities of the animal it is imitating

• to imitate the animal it looks like
• blend into the shadows

Lifedrain reavers are horrible constructs. Instead of gaining power from an elemental spirit bound into its form, instead a living being must be interred in a special, almost sarcophagus-esque chamber on the construct's back. this chamber will keep the subject alive, but when the reaver enters battle, it will drain the life essence of the trapped person in order to fuel its powers, which will eventually kill the interred. Instinct: To serve its creator

• Melee attack at a distance
• Suck the life energy out of people

Ceustodaemons are those souls who have ended up in the service of the daemons, without ever showing great loyalty to the cause. For this reason, they are often send off to assist summoners for low prices. The ceustodaemons for their part are only happy for the arrangement, as they have no love for the daemons' goals, but also no interest in finding out what will happen to them if they rock to boat too much. Instinct: To leave Abaddon

• Breathe fire

The soul and the body are intrinsically tied together, only separating in death. But what happens when that connection is broken prematurely? A bodak is born. Bereft of a soul, these undead husks constantly wander to replace it. If their soul was merely stolen, absolution for these pitiful beings can be found through helping them recover it. But if the soul was destroyed, only putting the creature to death will help, as otherwise it will furiously tear any living being apart, desperate to try and take their life energy to fill their hollowness. Instinct: To regain a soul

• Drain essence with a glance

Captives whose brains have been removed and devoured by mind flayers are often used as hosts. The mind flayers surgically implant a larval parasite into the skull cavity. The mind flayer can now command the thrall, and experience the world through its sense organs. Instinct: to execute the orders of its master

• Advance robotically
• Infiltrate another faction and gather intel
• Allow the master to see through its eyes
• Telepathically alert the master of danger

Bladestorms are veteran skirmishers, excelling at darting in and out of dangerous situations. They are especially effective against non-fire creatures, using their internal heat and showers of sparks from the blades to keep opponents at bay, giving them room to work their art. Instinct: To dominate

• Emit searing heat
• Alter size
• Grant wishes

Instinct: ein Revier verteidigen

• auf etwas zustürmen

Verzweifelte Männner und Frauen auf der Suche nach Geld und Sicherheit Instinct: zu stehlen, zu betrügen

• zu stehlen
• dreckige Kampftricks
• Horn blasen

Instinct: jemand im verborgenen Angreifen, eine Institution beinflussen

• versteckt bleiben und infiltrieren

Instinct: to defend his territory

• defend the family