Credits: Perchance
Consolidation Thread: N/A
Unit Description: The Hellbane Knights are towering figures clad in obsidian-black armor etched with glowing runes of demonic origin. Their visors emit a malevolent crimson glow, and their capes are woven from shadows, billowing even without wind. Each knight carries the scent of brimstone, and their presence alone is enough to unnerve even the most hardened warriors. Created for the sole purpose of eradicating Abhartach, they are relentless hunters bound by infernal pacts.
ATTRIBUTES
• Armour: Very High
Gear:
• Hellforged plate armor reinforced with runes of warding against vampiric magic and life-draining effects.
• Cloaks infused with abyssal silk, resisting physical attacks and enhancing stealth in darkness.
• Helmets inscribed with glyphs granting enhanced night vision and resistance to hypnotic effects.
Speed: Average
Melee: Very High
Weaponry:
• Doomfang Blades – Greatswords imbued with anti-vampiric enchantments that burn undead flesh and prevent regeneration.
• Infernal Lances – Long, barbed weapons that can pierce through vampire flesh and pin them in place with dark magic.
• Soulreaper Gauntlets – Clawed gauntlets capable of siphoning the unnatural vitality of vampires, weakening them significantly.
• Ranged: Low
Weaponry:
• Hellfire Bolts – Crossbow bolts wreathed in unholy fire, searing through undead flesh and disrupting vampiric healing.
• Chains of Damnation – Thrown infernal chains that wrap around their targets, burning them with cursed energy and preventing escape.
• Morale: Extreme (Fearless and unwavering, immune to psychological warfare and mind-affecting abilities)
• Size: Average (13-25 members per unit)
• Number: Semi-Unique
Recruitment & Replenishment:
• Forged in the black flames of the Infernal Crucible, where only the strongest souls are bound into servitude.
• Can only be replenished through dark rituals performed by King Damian’s high priests.
• Exclusive to King Damian’s domain, requiring immense resources and demonic energy to maintain.
• TvM Requirement: 1v5
Strengths
• Anti-Vampiric Arsenal: Every weapon and piece of gear is specifically designed to counter vampires, negating their regenerative abilities and dark magic.
• Unbreakable Will: Immune to mind control, fear, and illusions, making them perfect for resisting vampiric hypnosis or other psychic assaults.
• Demonic Durability: Their bodies are reinforced with infernal power, allowing them to sustain heavy damage before falling.
Weaknesses
• Limited Numbers: Due to the extreme process required to create them, their ranks cannot be easily replenished. Losing even a single knight is a costly setback.
• Vulnerability to Holy Magic: While resistant to most magic, divine or holy-based attacks are particularly effective against them.
• Bound to Orders: They follow King Damian’s will without question and lack independent strategic thought, making them predictable if their tactics are understood.
Historical Information
The Hellbane Knights were created at King Damian Leblanc’s command when Abhartach insurgencies threatened his domain. Forged from the souls of fallen demon warriors, their existence is a testament to his war against the undead. Their most notable campaign was the Crimson Purge, where they eradicated an entire vampiric coven that had infiltrated his lands. Since then, they have remained a feared force, ensuring no Abhartach survives within the kingdom’s borders.
