Howdy, Wastelanders!
Last edition, we talked about the different types of threats you’ll face in the Quiet Hollows area. Specifically, critters. This week, we’re going to deep dive into our unique undead threat! Due to a lot of REDACTED information, Quiet Hollows is home to 9 unique undead creatures in addition to the normal undead shamblers, tanks, etc. And if you’ve been to a few of our games, especially in the last two trades in 2023, you may have even encountered some of these assholes. For this, I’m going to be focusing on the unique undead we see primarily (if not only) in Quiet Hollows. Not really going to be touching on shamblers, tanks, etc.
Once more, you can find all these undead at dystopiarisingar.com/undead
Unhallowed
They died, strongly believing in their faith. That belief carries with them, even after death. Wearing symbols, objects, and even markings on their flesh of what they embodied while they were alive, these undead have twisted their faith to turn against you.
Be on the lookout for the faith symbols on these undead - Double Tap won’t work unless you’re one of their faith.
Blessed Dead
Much like the Unhallowed, these are undead that died strongly in their belief of their faith. The Gravemind has twisted their spirits to be a mockery of what they once were. So much so, that they can call on the aid of those of the same faith to protect them.
Beware when the undead bearing the markings of Sainthood, lest you face Johanna’s wooden spoon…
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angels are what the Gravemind creates when a paragon of a faith sinks for the final time. Passing thru the Mortis for the final time caused them to be warped into disgusting parodies of what they once were.
Fallen Angel draws on the power of others of aligned faith - strain or undead. Much like the Blessed Dead and Unhallowed, they can only be truly killed by one of their faith.
Skullcaps
Upon initial glance you may think you are seeing a Bonehead, but there are subtle differences between the two. Skullcaps have crystals growing out of the back of their heads, which has caused their face to be pulled back tightly and reveal much of the bone underneath.
Skullcaps are known to invade the mind of those with weaker mental fortitude and cause them to fight their allies, protect the Skullcap, or flee in terror.
Marionette
This higher mobility zed is a danger to those highly powerful warriors that take pride in leaving a field of corpses. Its Psionic power invades the mind of those with even the most discipline and fills the cracks with their intentions. You better be on guard when you see their glowing blue light combined with their head of crystals.
Puppet Master
Not much is known about the Puppet Master. Just that if you see a cheshire grin at the back of an undead horde, that’s probably it. More to be coming soon.
Gibberling
This crazed zed is the remains of what one who lost everything to the wastes. Previously a normal member of society, their mind became so fractured before their final walk that the Gravemind had little to do to weaponize this creature. It can cause much chaos on the battlefield as it scare the hell out of even the most veteran survivors!
Grotesque
This statuesque creature is as dangerous as it is creepy. It has the ability to stay perfect still for hours and even days at a time to stalk its prey. Should it find a suitable target it, it will dash towards them dealing as much damage as possible before consuming its meal. Should you try to swarm this threat it will defend itself with a psionic pulse to weaken all others in the area.
Radiant Beacon
This heavenly glow is not your friend, it is not your savior, it is death coming for you. Commonly accompanied by heavy fogs, this creature uses psionic energy to manipulate both the living and the dead.
Woof. That’s a lot of unique undead to parse through. Take time to go through it. All the information available here is also information your character has in game!
Stay safe in the wastes!