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First animated by [[Prince | First animated by [[Prince Loht]] or as his [[sith]] and [[sithkin]] subordinates<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref>, the [[Dearg-Due Saugh]] are a type of [[undead]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref><ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref> created to serve in Loht's [[Saugh]] armies<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref>. Though they pretended to serve Loht, the dearg-due (and all other saugh) from the beginning truly obeyed [[Gwydion]] and only served Loht's orders until their pretenses were no longer convenient for Gwydion.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> Since the revelation of Gwydion's treachery and his [[maiming]] of Loht, [[the Arak]] have made efforts to wipe out the saugh, though to limited effect.<ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref> | ||
Unlike many undead, the [[body]] of a dearg-due is not afflicted with [[rot]], the [[skin]] relatively intact if stretched tightly over | Unlike many undead, the [[body]] of a dearg-due is not afflicted with [[rot]], the [[skin]] relatively intact if stretched tightly over the creature's [[emaciated]] frame. A dearg-due saugh's most disturbing feature is its lack of [[eye]]s, only empty sockets left behind. Yet the dearg-due's vision is not impaired. Thus, the dearg-due saugh are obviously not among the [[living]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> | ||
Referred to by [["S"]] as merely "[[axe]]-wielding [[wight]]s"<ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>, dearg-due are in fact a distinct type of [[corporeal]] undead. Like wights, saugh are intelligent and malevolent; they frequently employ sneaky and underhanded tactics.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> Beyond their use of axes as [[weapon]]s, dearg due are distinguished from wights by a lack of an [[energy drain]] attack but the presence of an [[acid]]ic mist that erupts from their skin when struck in combat, inflicting back a portion of the damage done to the creature.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> The dearg-due may be injured by any weapon, but they are especially vulnerable to [[cold iron]] weapons.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> | Referred to by [["S"]] as merely "[[axe]]-wielding [[wight]]s"<ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>, dearg-due saugh are in fact a distinct type of [[corporeal]] undead. Like wights, saugh are intelligent and malevolent; they frequently employ sneaky and underhanded tactics.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> Beyond their use of axes as [[weapon]]s, dearg due are distinguished from wights by a lack of an [[energy drain]] attack but the presence of an [[acid]]ic mist that erupts from their skin when struck in combat, inflicting back a portion of the damage done to the creature.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> The dearg-due may be injured by any weapon, but they are especially vulnerable to [[cold iron]] weapons.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 155">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 155</ref> | ||
As with the rest of the saugh, dearg-due dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], mostly the more arid parts of the Southern Rift<ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref> such as the [[Darkenheights]].<ref>The Shadow Rift p. 106</ref> | As with the rest of the saugh, dearg-due dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], mostly the more arid parts of the Southern Rift<ref name="Gaz V p. 105">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref> such as the [[Darkenheights]].<ref>The Shadow Rift p. 106</ref> | ||
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First animated by Prince Loht or as his sith and sithkin subordinates[1], the Dearg-Due Saugh are a type of undead[1][2] created to serve in Loht's Saugh armies[1]. Though they pretended to serve Loht, the dearg-due (and all other saugh) from the beginning truly obeyed Gwydion and only served Loht's orders until their pretenses were no longer convenient for Gwydion.[1] Since the revelation of Gwydion's treachery and his maiming of Loht, the Arak have made efforts to wipe out the saugh, though to limited effect.[2]
Unlike many undead, the body of a dearg-due is not afflicted with rot, the skin relatively intact if stretched tightly over the creature's emaciated frame. A dearg-due saugh's most disturbing feature is its lack of eyes, only empty sockets left behind. Yet the dearg-due's vision is not impaired. Thus, the dearg-due saugh are obviously not among the living.[1]
Referred to by "S" as merely "axe-wielding wights"[2], dearg-due saugh are in fact a distinct type of corporeal undead. Like wights, saugh are intelligent and malevolent; they frequently employ sneaky and underhanded tactics.[1] Beyond their use of axes as weapons, dearg due are distinguished from wights by a lack of an energy drain attack but the presence of an acidic mist that erupts from their skin when struck in combat, inflicting back a portion of the damage done to the creature.[1] The dearg-due may be injured by any weapon, but they are especially vulnerable to cold iron weapons.[1]
As with the rest of the saugh, dearg-due dwell within the Shadow Rift, mostly the more arid parts of the Southern Rift[2] such as the Darkenheights.[3]
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