Musca Putridus: The Putrid Musk Demon
Origin
Musca Putridus emerged from the festering swamps of Xylos, a forgotten realm perpetually shrouded in twilight. Born from the confluence of venomous miasma and the unbridled lust of a corrupted nature spirit, he embodies the toxic allure of decay.
Bloodline
His lineage is obscure, shrouded in the mists of Xylos's history. Some whisper of a primordial being of rot, others of a pact forged between a succubus and a swamp-dwelling entity. Regardless, his essence is a potent cocktail of corrupted nature and demonic power.
Authority
Musca Putridus wields dominion over poisons, lust, and the decay of the flesh. He commands swarms of venomous insects and can corrupt the very essence of living things, twisting their desires and bodies to his will. His influence is subtle, corrupting minds with whispers of forbidden pleasures and promises of intoxicating power.
Skills
His skills are as vile as his appearance. He can unleash clouds of debilitating toxins, manipulate pheromones to incite lust and aggression, and accelerate the decomposition of his victims. His touch inflicts agonizing poison, and his gaze can shatter the will of the most resolute.
Major Events
- The Scourge of Xylos: Musca Putridus’s birth unleashed a wave of pestilence and depravity across Xylos, poisoning its waters and corrupting its inhabitants. The land remains blighted to this day.
- The Pact of Whispers: He forged a pact with a coven of succubi, exchanging his potent poisons for their seductive arts. This alliance significantly amplified his power and influence.
- The Crimson Bloom: Musca Putridus attempted to cultivate a monstrous flower capable of unleashing a plague upon the mortal realm, but was thwarted by a band of valiant hunters. However, fragments of the plant still exist, capable of spreading his influence.