Found in the densest jungles in the most forgotten corners of the world (having originated in Zanaga), blood apes can be differentiated from their gentler cousins by their savage disposition, extraordinary leaping ability, and their taste for human flesh. The most fearsome blood apes are called "Crimsonbacks", due to the red stripe of fur that grows down their backs. Crimsonbacks fly into a savage fury when wounded, so it is best to defeat them quickly when confronted by them. Zanagans believe that Blood Apes are the servants of Gor-Bor-Gor the Monkey God, and so reckless warriors revere the creatures as a symbol of strength.
References
- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Stewards of the Secret
- Realms of Terrinoth