Anicolarys
Archivist of Les Échos Sauvages
Hello fellow GMs and Worldbuilders,
Are you tired of "bag of HP" monsters that just charge your players and roll for damage?
I’ve been developing a project called DFCB (Dark Fantasy Conservation), where we turn real-world endangered species into high-stakes RPG Bosses to support wildlife protection.
Today, I’m opening the archive for Malauna (Spirit #25), also known as the Broken Smile Agony.
The Concept:Malauna is a spirit inspired by the Slow Loris—a tiny, big-eyed primate that is often mutilated by poachers who pull its teeth to sell it as a "cute pet". In the Bastion, Malauna is reborn as a nightmare that doesn't scream or pounce. He waits.
Unique Mechanics Included:
What’s in the Free Dossier?
Download the Free Dossier here: Malauna : Le Dossier d’Initiation Gratuit / Malauna: Free Initiation Dossier (Archive #25)
Are you tired of "bag of HP" monsters that just charge your players and roll for damage?
Today, I’m opening the archive for Malauna (Spirit #25), also known as the Broken Smile Agony.
The Concept:Malauna is a spirit inspired by the Slow Loris—a tiny, big-eyed primate that is often mutilated by poachers who pull its teeth to sell it as a "cute pet". In the Bastion, Malauna is reborn as a nightmare that doesn't scream or pounce. He waits.
Unique Mechanics Included:
- The Necrosis Kiss: A brachial venom licked from a secret gland that literally liquefies tissue.
- Rete Mirabile: A magical vein network that allows him to remain perfectly still for days, hanging above your party like a living statue.
- Silent War Cry: An ultrasonic sound wave that players can't hear, but their characters' bodies certainly feel.
- Lore & Narrative Hook: The tragic origin of Spirit #25.
- Sensory Guide: How to describe the smell, the humidity, and the unsettling silence before Malauna strikes.
- Quest Primer: "The Shadow's Grin"—a short mission to drop into any jungle-themed campaign.
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