As-Sharak are an elementally-charged, humanoid demon with the appearance of an anthropomorphic big cat. They are strong, dexterous, capable in sword to sword combat, as well as willful and perceptive, able to resist charms and illusions. As-sharak have a breath attack that varies on their subtype.
Lore[]
As-Sharak were mortal, once, but sold their souls for power, only to be turned into monsters in Hell and spat back into the mortal world to punish others.
Subtypes[]
Agni as-Sharak (Fire) -- Breath of Flame. Does 5d+1 burning (average 18), easily enough to catch fire to clothing, light leathers, and ropes.
Akasha as-Sharak (Spirit) -- Removal of Life. Does 2d fatigue suffocation damage (average 7). DR has no effect, but Doesn't Breathe protects completely.
Jala as-Sharak (Water) -- Ocean's Frozen Spray. 3d-1 crushing (average 9), no blunt trauma or knockback. Each 2 points of damage does HT-1 (average HT-4) to a Health roll vs Paralysis, which lasts for 20-HT minutes, minimum 1 minute.
Prithvi as-Sharak (Earth) -- Desert's Sand. 3d+1 crushing (average 11). Each 2 points of damage does HT-1 to a a Health roll vs Blinded, which lasts for 20-HT minutes, minimum 1 minute.
Vayu as-Sharak (Wind) -- Rending Storm. 5d+1 crushing (average 18). This attack has knockback and can be dangerous on cliffs or other hazards.
Fanon[]
A thread by Dalin on the SJ Games Forum discusses some adventure seeds.