Ferrox are humanoid creatures with pale green skin over powerful muscles. Membranous skin stretched between their arms and torsos allows ferrox to glide, and gives a very bat-like appearance when extended. Their arms terminate in wicked, hook-like claws, and their mouths are filled with razor-like teeth. Vicious and savage, these creatures are only dimly intelligent, and easily dominated by certain dark magics.
Those unfortunate enough to encounter ferrox whilst in the Mistlands rarely live to tell the tale. There are even rumors that those who survive their bite slowly transform into one of these foul creatures.
The ferrox entered the world for the first time after the experimentations of the insane sorcerer, Devis. The exact nature and abilities of the ferrox have changed over the long years since his fall, and while they contain only a shade of their former power, the beasts have adapted. Now, the ferrox can sap the power of their enemies and use it to repair their own bodies. Sustained by their victim’s strength, a ferrox is a worthy match for any hero.
References
- Realms of Terrinoth
- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Stewards of the Secret