Hungry Little Locust Demons
Posted by Meg
This new demon has been discovered by fan Johann, and it’s after more than just humans …
A Synopsis of the lesser known and very scarce Locust Demon
Here follows an extract out of the Magnum librum de alienis Mones (translated: Big Scroll Of Strange Demons) about the Locust Demon. The scroll was found in the Ruins of Anoch Sun.
“The whole world should thank their lucky stars that there have only been two recorded sightings of the Locust Demon in known history. From those that survived the appearances, we know the following:
Appearance:
They are apparently the size of a small dog – think Jack Russell – with six legs, four wings and a wingspan of about three to five feet. They have segmented, insect-like eyes, sharp mandibles, and it is theorized that they are able to open said mandibles and chomp down with hidden teeth as well. This theory is based on the extent of the damage and carnage witnessed. Having safety in numbers, no one has seen one from close enough to deduct more than this.
Numbers:
The smaller of the two sightings was estimated at 100,000. The bigger was between 100,000 and 300,000 according to records. They apparently only appear in numbers and swarms and this makes me believe that the individual Locust Demon does not possess a will of its own but share a hive mind link, or terrifyingly, are all part of the same Demon. If they were capable of individual thought, they would have been sighted with regularity. The only positive of this theory is that the Locust Demon is quite high up in the Demon Hierarchy and appears but rarely.
Attack:
The Locust Demon eats everything. Grasslands, woods, all animals even fish. Herds vanish. Lakes are emptied of all life. Verdant lands have been turned into dead deserts in one night. Whole cities have been wiped out, not by direct attack, but by the death of the land.
Defence:
Wait for sunrise. And pray. The blessed scarcity of the Locust Demon has made it impossible to figure out what wards will block them for good. It has become common practice to ward the hell out of outlying crops and livestock pens.”
Thanks to Johann for the entry! I love the “Big Scroll of Strange Demons”. Look’s like we might have one of those on our hands once this contest is over!
Locust Demons aren’t the only demons out there … create your own and send it to us by 11:59pm on May 18th, 2012. Check out the original post for guidelines!