Red worm parasite

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Also known as: the creature known as Skinner, the red worm-creature, the red, elongated form

An ancient, horrific monster made entirely of stolen skin that paralyzes its prey with pure terror.

Appearances: 5

Chapters: 5

Quotes: 0

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A massive, hollow monster made entirely of layered dead skin and something red twisting through it to give it life. It wears scraps of ruined metal armor. Skinner's true form is a dark red, eyeless, segmented worm-like creature with two fleshy antennae and a mouth full of sharp teeth. It hides inside a constructed shell of stolen dead skin, which it uses like a puppet.

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1.59 HMajorFirst Appearance

The ancient terror awakened in the deepest crypts, a monstrous amalgamation of stolen skin that slaughters Gregor's team and slowly advances on the retreating survivors.

First Appearance: An ancient, horrific monster made entirely of stolen skin that paralyzes its prey with pure terror.

Update: A massive, hollow monster made entirely of layered dead skin and something red twisting through it to give it life. It wears scraps of ruined metal armor.

Update: Projects a cone of pure terror from its ruby eyes that paralyzes prey. It is immune to slashing attacks due to lacking internal organs, and incorporates the skin of its victims instantly into its own body.

1.60Progression

Skinner rapidly leads an army of thousands of undead to Liscor, uses fear magic to keep the gates open, and commands the horde tactically.

Power/Ability: Uses the [Terror] spell to freeze the watchmen at the gates.

Location: Skinner departs Liscor and heads east towards the Wandering Inn after determining Relc is too much of a threat.

1.61Major

The monstrous undead that projects a paralyzing aura of fear, immobilizing Erin until she strikes him with a jar of acid, which causes him to furiously charge the inn.

Status: Hit by a massive jar of acid, causing him to tear off his skin and furiously charge the hill.

Update: He projects a supernatural aura of terror through his crimson eyes that completely paralyzes victims with fear.

1.62Pivotal

Skinner's disguise is broken, revealing a cowardly, worm-like parasite that is eventually cornered and slain by a massive horde of goblins.

Name Reveal: Skinner's true form is revealed to be a giant red worm-like parasite hiding inside a shell of stolen dead flesh.

Status: Skinner is chased, swarmed by goblins, and ultimately killed by Rags.

Update: Skinner's true form is a dark red, eyeless, segmented worm-like creature with two fleshy antennae and a mouth full of sharp teeth. It hides inside a constructed shell of stolen dead skin, which it uses like a puppet.

Update: Without its bulky flesh suit, Skinner is incredibly fast and lashes out using two whip-like tendrils made of corded flesh capable of scything through solid bone. It can patch its ruined outer shell by ripping skin from fresh corpses and pasting it over the damage.

1.63BackgroundLatest Appearance

The defeated undead monster's red, elongated body is scavenged and eaten by the victorious Goblins, and Toren plucks a magic gem from it.

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