Enderman

Endermen, also known as Minions of Darkness, Enderfellows, The Tall Ones, Dark Walkers, are a type of monster that have been found in all realms. Unlike other monsters they are non-aggressive unless looked at directly, at which point this dangerous opponent will attempt to destroy those who cross it.

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Appearance

The Dark Ones were originally believed to have been given the moniker from their dark skin tone. They are bipedal and walk upright, standing an average from nine to eleven feet tall. Some of these monsters have been reported to reach heights of fifteen feet. Their lanky appearance is only exacerbated by their long slender arms and legs. One of their most distinctive features is the unworldly purple glow that radiates from their eyes. They also give off strange purple particles. These particles appear to be the same that come off of portals which have lead many to believe that they are spawn of Iblees.

Origins

Not much is known about the origins of the Dark Ones of where they came. Early reports of Dark One sightings have been found as early as the middle ages of Aegis. There they were common in the attacks of the Undead and led to many deaths. Many attempts have been made to study them but very few have provided any useful information. Theories suggest they are being from another world just here “visiting”. Many incidents have been reported in the past years of encounters with Dark Ones while only a few times they have been encountered in groups. Some believe that their existence in Anthos proves that Iblees still has considerable power, while others think they are part of the natural world. Given their great strength it is advised that they not be provoked into combat.

Behavior

Endermen show signs of intelligence and communication. Researchers dedicated to studying the behavior of the Dark Ones noted many interesting observations. One theory is that the Dark Ones seem to be here more on some sort of academic quest. In a research paper by Balthazar Windheart, it was noted that “many of the Dark Ones have been sampling mineral specimens from our world.” Other believe there is another reason why the Endermen pick up and carry various naturally found materials.

The Dark Ones are not overtly hostile to beings of our world. However, Dark Ones have been known to react ultra-violently when a person looks directly at them. Endermen appear to use light vocalizations to try to communicate. It is believed they use telepathy as their primary from as communication.

Recent revelations through the magic world have come up with theories of the Dark One's hostility. The Dark One's sight does not only just see visible light. They see light and void energy in the world. Dark Ones can walk toward void rifts that teleport them out of harms way, these rifts are theorized to be sporadic and open and close rapidly. A less pleasant side effect of them seeing void energy is the horrific way they see people. The energies of the departed cling to those who took their lives. Many Endermen see an amalgamation of all the things the person has killed. This results in the Dark Ones seeing most people as humanoid chopped up pieces of flesh and bone.

The most obvious unique behavior of Endermen is their ability to teleport, seemingly instantly. Although peaceful when unprovoked, when anyone tries to attack them with fist, sword or axe, the Dark One will become enraged and engage in combat. They are aided in this regard by being able to immediately leave their location and reappear somewhere else nearby. The Dark Ones are not, however, able to be pierced by the arrow and do not consider being shot at sufficien provocation to attack.

Weakness

Endermen die when they are wet for prolonged periods of time. Rain, rivers, lakes, oceans, and any other types of water kill the Enderman that is exposed to it. Most Endermen on contact with water attempt to teleport away, but during a rainstorm they may be doomed as they teleport to their deaths. This is why it is recommended to fight Endermen from a water source, as they will not be able to deal as much damage as on dry land.