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|'''Sketched Boggen'''
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{{quote|Over the past few nights I’ve been hearing talk about a thick fog terrorizing the countryside, I decided to venture out and see what all the fuss is about. Upon arrival, I asked to see the bodies of those who have been “Killed” by this fog. Upon seeing the bodies I was hit with a shocking revelation, this town has infestation of Boggens. A deadly creature that conjures thick fogs and mists to both conceal themselves and lure unexpecting farmers or soldiers into their domain, claws as sharp as any sword and a twisted cunning to the beast. It was safe to say the next  day I swiftly took my leave back to the safety of Felsen. Boggens are mighty creatures and can easily dispatch of a small army if on their turf, it would be suicide to attempt to deal with such a threat with nothing less than professional beast hunters on your side.
 
  
When it comes to defense and advice of all things that lurk in the dark, attend a Monster lore class given by I Retlin Orman in the WIZ university.|Journal entry 12: Blood in the Mist written by '''Retlin Orman'''|}}
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==Origin==
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It is said that if one encounters a source of light in the dense fog, do not stop and wait for help to arrive, for you will be met with iron claws and the shrieks of a Boggen. Do not turn back to help anyone lost within the fog, for they are lost for sure in the labyrinth that the Boggens have created. The origins of these mythical creatures are unclear, though warnings and myth did spawn around taverns everywhere, warning traders of the fog that killed. A group of magicians escorting a convoy through the forests leading to the Kingdom of Renatus finally dispelled the illusionary fog, bringing their magic against their might in a fierce clash that left the creatures dead to be studied.
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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At a towering height of 6'10, only the orcs would be a match for them in size and height. Their eyes and face seem twisted and wrinkled like tree bark engraved in flesh, in varying shades of grey. They have sharp claws extending to 6 inches, capable of slicing through most leather effortlessly, although good steel will stop their path. They have no hair anywhere on their body, requiring natural and man-made objects to shield themselves from the sun. An organic gem pulses with their life in the center of its chest, dimming upon death.
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These creatures are generally found at battlefields or any location with shallow graves or bodies left out to rot so that they may feast, or in in swamp-like locations and areas where fog can occur naturally to shield their sensitive skin.
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==Behavior==
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Boggens are deceptive pack hunters, alluring lost travelers in the fogs they can create. They separate and try and lure you to follow the eerie illumination they form within their chest cavity towards their pack.
 
Boggens are deceptive pack hunters, alluring lost travelers in the fogs they can create. They separate and try and lure you to follow the eerie illumination they form within their chest cavity towards their pack.
  
Quote from a wandering caravaneer: ''“If you stray too far to take a piss, finding yourself in the thick of fog, don’t expect the light to be a friend coming to get ya’ in most occasions... har har.”''
 
  
They bare claws sharp as steel, though normally never care to utilize them, driving their victims mad and lost within the foggy illusions they create. Quick thickening fogs are an alarming calling card of these creatures, there is also rumor their illusionary prowess could out do an illusionary mage, but that is merely a tale.
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Despite their sharp claws, they normally never care to utilize them, driving their victims mad and lost within the foggy illusions they create. Quick thickening fogs are an alarming calling card of these creatures, there is also rumor their illusionary prowess could out do an Illusionist, but that is merely a tale.
  
These creatures are generally found at battlefields or any location with shallow graves or bodies left out to rot, also found in swamp-like locations and areas where fog can occur naturally.
 
  
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==Weaknesses==
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As they rely on deception to weaken and instill fear into their prey, someone confident in their skills and willpower are able to best them when they eventually come lunging through the fog. Mages are able to dispel their fogs with concentration, as long as there are not too many Boggen present. Their gems embedded in their chest represent their lifeforce, destroying it would cause them to die instantly.
  
'''Author:''' freema5
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==References==
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*[https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/130056-the-creature-index-new-creature-applications/#comment-1246495/ Original Lore]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 13 September 2021

This lore has been shelved and is not used on the server anymore. This page exists purely for archival reasons.
Boggens.jpeg
Artwork by Abysmall
Boggen
Area: Battlefields
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 6'10
Temperament: Hostile
Tameable?: Untamable
Note: This creature can only be played by Event Team members.

Origin

It is said that if one encounters a source of light in the dense fog, do not stop and wait for help to arrive, for you will be met with iron claws and the shrieks of a Boggen. Do not turn back to help anyone lost within the fog, for they are lost for sure in the labyrinth that the Boggens have created. The origins of these mythical creatures are unclear, though warnings and myth did spawn around taverns everywhere, warning traders of the fog that killed. A group of magicians escorting a convoy through the forests leading to the Kingdom of Renatus finally dispelled the illusionary fog, bringing their magic against their might in a fierce clash that left the creatures dead to be studied.

Description

At a towering height of 6'10, only the orcs would be a match for them in size and height. Their eyes and face seem twisted and wrinkled like tree bark engraved in flesh, in varying shades of grey. They have sharp claws extending to 6 inches, capable of slicing through most leather effortlessly, although good steel will stop their path. They have no hair anywhere on their body, requiring natural and man-made objects to shield themselves from the sun. An organic gem pulses with their life in the center of its chest, dimming upon death.

These creatures are generally found at battlefields or any location with shallow graves or bodies left out to rot so that they may feast, or in in swamp-like locations and areas where fog can occur naturally to shield their sensitive skin.

Behavior

Boggens are deceptive pack hunters, alluring lost travelers in the fogs they can create. They separate and try and lure you to follow the eerie illumination they form within their chest cavity towards their pack.


Despite their sharp claws, they normally never care to utilize them, driving their victims mad and lost within the foggy illusions they create. Quick thickening fogs are an alarming calling card of these creatures, there is also rumor their illusionary prowess could out do an Illusionist, but that is merely a tale.


Weaknesses

Please note: The following information is scarcely known. Do not metagame to know this information unless directly informed in-character.

As they rely on deception to weaken and instill fear into their prey, someone confident in their skills and willpower are able to best them when they eventually come lunging through the fog. Mages are able to dispel their fogs with concentration, as long as there are not too many Boggen present. Their gems embedded in their chest represent their lifeforce, destroying it would cause them to die instantly.

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