What is a Dung Pile?
Dung Pile
(Compendium Entry)
Size: Large
Climate/Terrain: Any
Organization: Special
Locations Spotted: Throughout Istaria
Lore
These massive heaps of foul, filthy excrement and blight residue are found within blighted regions. They are believed to be residue of the blighting process itself as well as waste left behind by the passage of fleshy blight constructs such as the Abomination and Aegror. They quickly become havens for hordes of ravenous maggots which threaten to consume any living thing that passes within their sensory range.
Description
Massive foul smelling heaps of waste and residue, the Dung Pile is able to generate numerous ravenous maggots until it is destroyed. Its surface is covered with a hardened outer shell as well as a cloud of flies and stench.
Combat
The Dung Pile has no combat capabilities, though it does exude a foul stench that threatens to overwhelm those who come within range.
Evasion
As a stationary object, the Dung Pile cannot evade incoming attacks.
Special
The dung pile serves as a monster generator, spawning monsters such as Maggots and Necroflies.
Resistances
- Magic
- Fire – The dung pile is vulnerable to fire-based attacks and damage.
- Energy – The dung pile is vulnerable to energy-based attacks and damage.
- Ice – The dung pile is vulnerable to ice-based attacks and damage.
- Nature – The dung pile is vulnerable to nature-based attacks and damage.
- Spirit/Ethereal – As a non-living thing, the dung pile is immune to ethereal and spirit-based attacks and damage.
- Physical
- Slash – The dung pile is vulnerable to slashing attacks and damage.
- Pierce – The dung pile is vulnerable to piercing attacks and damage.
- Crush – The dung pile is vulnerable to crushing attacks and damage.
Art Concepts
You can view art concept videos of the Dung Pile in the Movies section of the Istaria Community website.
