Annis hag
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The annis hag is the most physically powerful of the hags. Sometimes known as iron hags or black hags, they are usually solitary but sometimes gather together in covens of three hags (of any type). They delight in torture and slaughter, and have a particular taste for the flesh of young children and the pure in heart.[1]
Appearance
In its natural form, an annis hag is tall and hunchbacked, with blue or black skin and powerful claws. A typical specimen is over eight feet in height and weighs 300 pounds.[1]
Abilities
Annis hags can alter their appearance in order to lure victims to their doom, and can also create clouds of fog. Unlike smaller hags, who tend to rely on guile or supernatural abilities, annis hags are dangerous melee combatants. Their strength causes their teeth and claws to inflict terrible wounds, and their tough skin is resistant to both sharp objects and magic.[1]
Ecology
Changelings
Changeling children born to annis hags are known as annis-born changelings or slag mays. They are the strongest of the hag heritages, with powerful shoulders and strong frames, but tend to be the least magically inclined. Slag mays often have a strong zest for experiencing the new, relish grueling, physical tasks, and enjoy collecting trinkets or mementos.[2]
On Golarion
- See also: Category:Annis hag/Inhabitants
Ulla Jarnrygg is a powerful annis hag sorcerer who lives in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings.[3] The island of Three Hags Rock in the Ironbound Archipelago is said to be the grave of three annis hags so ugly that the moon goddess Desna built the island's mountains over their bodies so she would never have to look upon them again.[4]
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jason Bulmahn, F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Bonus Bestiary, p. 11. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ John Compton, Eleanor Ferron, Crystal Frasier, et al. (2017). Blood of the Coven, p. 5. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-982-0
- ↑ James Jacobs, Rob McCreary, and F. Wesley Schneider. (2010). Classic Horrors Revisited, p. 38. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-202-9
- ↑ Matthew Goodall, Jonathan Keith, Colin McComb, and Rob McCreary. (2011). Lands of the Linnorm Kings, p. 25. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-365-1
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