Devouring Earth

Villain types

Underlings

The Swarm

These nettlesome swarms are sometimes encountered in groups, though they can also be summoned by other Devouring Earth creatures. They are highly resistant to smashing and lethal attacks, but these flying hordes don't fare well when confronted with fire or energy based assaults.

Powers

Flight Self fly
Swarm can Fly!

Sting Melee, Low Lethal Damage,Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Poison from the Swarm's sting can slow a target. Repeated stings can have a paralyzing effect.

Devouring Swarm

These nettlesome swarms are sometimes encountered in groups, though they can also be summoned by other Devouring Earth creatures. They are highly resistant to smashing and lethal attacks, but these flying hordes don't fare well when confronted with fire or energy based assaults. You have seen these before, but this Swarm seems different somehow.

Powers

Flight Self fly
Swarm can Fly!

Sting (Melee, Low Lethal Damage) Foe -Recharge, -Fly, -Teleport
The Swarm's Poison interferes with your Flight and Teleportation powers.

Rubble

Large Rock Beatss might fall, but from rubble smaller creaturesarise to plague heroes!

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash
Rock Beast Rubble can rip small boulders out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance.

Brawl Melee Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

Geode Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystaline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

Quartz Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystaline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

Sardonyx Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystaline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

Guardian Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystaline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

Minions

Bladegrass

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Pummel Melee Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Razorvine

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Blackrose

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Deathblossom

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Bedrock

Made from assemblages of rocks that are somehow given form and consciousness, the Rock Troops are tough, resilent creatures who can either pound their opponents in close combator hurl rocks from a distance.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Boulder

Made from assemblages of rocks that are somehow given form and consciousness, the Rock Troops are tough, resilent creatures who can either pound their opponents in close combator hurl rocks from a distance.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Jurassik Rubble

Jurassik has fallen, but from the rubble a smaller creature has arisen to vex heroes!

Powers

Fungoid

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Deathspore

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Deathcap

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Geode

The Devouring Earth grows these crystaline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystaline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Quartz

The Devouring Earth grows these crystaline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystaline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Sardonyx

The Devouring Earth grows these crystaline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystaline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Brawl Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Lieutenants

Devoured

The Devoured were once normal human beings, but they have since been transformed into horrifying creatures. Their bodies have been mutated grotesquely, and even their brains have been perverted into believing the radical environmental precepts of the Devouring Earth. In combat they show their hatred for the world of men by spitting poison at their foes.

Fungoid

These horrid parodies of men lead the fungi armies of the Devouring Earth. Their pummeling attacks can shatter bones while their spore clouds disable their victims. Meanwhile, their summoned Swarms hold other foes at bay.

Powers

Spores Ranged, Area of Effect, Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
Hurls a spore pack that explodes and can poison, choke and hold everyone in the affected area.

Pummel Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Swamp Fungi Summon
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.

Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Granite

The leaders of the Rock Troops are tougher, smarter and better equiped to take on whatever foes the Devouring Earthsets them against. In addition to the rock wielding skills of the subordinates, they have the ability to summon forth deadly swarms of insects.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Cairn Summon
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairn.

Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Guardian

These crystal captains command their sparkling soldiers in combat, chattering amogst one another with voices like breaking glass. In combat they rain down shards of razor sharp and pummel their opponents mercilessly. Like their followers, these creatures fear smashing attacks.

Powers

Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Pummel Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Quartz Summon
Devoured Crystal Beasts can plant a Quartz.

Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Herder

The older, more mature plant creatures serve as leaders for their deadly cousins. They are stronger, tougher and more deadly than the lesser plant creatures. They also have the ability to summon forth Swarms to further trouble their enemies.

Powers

Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Tree of Life Summon
Devoured Tree Beasts can plant a Tree of Life.

Swamp Fungi Summon
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.

Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Sentry

The leaders of the Rock Troops are tougher, smarter and better equiped to take on whatever foes the Devouring Earthsets them against. In addition to the rock wielding skills of the subordinates, they have the ability to summon forth deadly swarms of insects.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Pummel Melee Hevay Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Cairn Summon
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairn.

Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Pets

Cairn

These tiny Cairns channel the Earth's energies, making nearby Devouring Earth creatures more resistant to damage.

Powers

Cairin Area of Effect buff resistance
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairin

Immobile Self Immobilize
Cairns are immobile.

Fungi

The Fungi emit spores that strenghten the immunity of Devouring Earth creatures. As a result, nearby creatures become resistant to many effects, including Knockdown, Sleep, Disorient and Stun.

Powers

Swamp Fungi Area of Effect Resist Effects
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.

Immobile Self Immobilize
Fungi are immobile.

Quartz

These small quartz shrines focus the Earth's energies, boosting the accuracy of all Devouring Earth attacks.

Powers

Quartz Area of Effect Buff Accuracy
Devoured Crystal Beasts can plant a Quartz.

Immobile Self Immobilize
Quartzs are immobile.

Tree of Life

These tiny trees don't do much to heroes, but their aura boosts the healing rate of all Devouring Earth creatures nearby.

Powers

Tree of Life Area of Effect Heal
Devoured Tree Beasts can plant a Tree of Life.

Immobile Self Immobilize
Trees of life are immobile.

Snipers

Lichen Colony

The power of the Devouring Earth seems to have no bound. This lichen colony seems to be generating some kind of spores.

Powers

Bosses

Lesser Devoured

The Devoured were once normal human beings, but they have since been transformed into horrifying creatures. Their bodies have been mutated grotesquely, and even their brains have been perverted into believing the radical enciromental precepts of the Devouring Earth. In combat they show their hatred for the world of men by spitting poison at their foes.

Powers

Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

Pummel Melee Heavy Lethal
Devouring Earth claw attacks.

Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Greater Devoured

The ultimate eco-warriors, the Greater Devoured incorporate the biomass of fallen heroes into their monstruous forms. They rend foes with their slashing talons, spitting poison on those they can't reach. A Greater Devoured is a formidable foe, resistant to most kinds of attacks.

Powers

Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

• Foot Stomp

Monsters

Quarry

The greatest of Hamidon's rock beasts, Quarry roams Eden with a single purpose: to destroy any humanswho stray inside. It may not be the smartest of Hamidon's followers, but it's certainly among the strongest. More than one hero has met his fate beneath Quarry's stony foot.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Fault Disorient
The Rock Monster has Disoriented you.

Rubble Post death Special
When Giant Rock Monsters are defeated, they can crumble and may form into several smaller versions of itself.

Thorn

No one knows exactly how Hamidon breathed life into this colossal tree. What is certain is that the tree is grateful. Thorn defends Hamidon's Eden with a fearsome vigor, and seems to have no sympathyfor anything that walks on two legs.

Jurassik

The giant monster was dubbed Jurassik by a hero some time ago, and the name has stuck (though the hero has regrettaby dissappeared) It appears that Jurassik has been mutated by the many pollutants and chemicals in Crey's Folly. Now it's a creature of pure violence

Crystal Titan

This giant crystal monster may be the most beautiful of Hamidon's strange creatures. It is also one of the deadliest. Crystal Titan will happily slaughter any human being who sets foot within Hamidon's bizarre paradise.

Powers

Salt Crystals Foe Sleep, -Defense
The Giant Crystal Titan has encrusted you in Salt Crystals. You cannot use any powers, your Defense is reduced, and you need help to break free.

• Foot Stomp

Giant monsters

Thorn

No one knows exactly how Hamidon breathed life into this colossal tree. What is certain is that the tree is grateful. Thorn defends Hamidon's Eden with a fearsome vigor, and seems to have no sympathy for anything that walks on two legs.

Powers

Thorn (Ranged) Foe Immobilize
You are impaled by a large Thron. You are Immobilized.

Jurassik

The giant monster was dubbed Jurassik by a hero some time ago, and the name has stuck (though the hero has regrettaby dissappeared) It appears that Jurassik has been mutated by the many pollutants and chemicals in Crey's Folly. Now it's a creature of pure violence

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Fault Disorient
Jurassik has Disoriented you.

Jurassik Club (Melee) Foe Disorient
Jurassik has Disoriented you.

Stropharia

Catch it unawares and you may find this giant mushroom blissfully content, drinking in the atmosphere of Hamidon's strange Eden. If it sees you, though, watch out! Stropharia seems intent to exacting revenge for all its cousins that met their fate in a buttery saucepan.

Powers

Spores (Ranged) Foe Sleep
The toxic spores have put you to sleep. Any damage will awaken you.

Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Lattice

This giant crystal monster may be the most beautiful of Hamidon's strange creations. It is also one of the deadliest. Lattice will happily slaughter any human being who sets foot within Hamidon's bizarre paradise.

Powers

• Crystal shards (Ranged)

Archvillains

Terra

Transformed by a Devouring Earth drug, this raging beast was oncethe woman Tanya Tyler. Now capable of breeding Devouring Earth creatures, Terra is the monsters' greatest offensive weapon in their war against humanity.

Powers

Hurl Boulder Ranged Smash, Foe Knockback
Devoured can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance. The Hurled Boulder deals moderate damage and can Knockback foes.

Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

Foot Stomp Point Blank Area Effect, Moderate Damage (smash), Foe Knockback
Devoured shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Pummel Melee Heavy Lethal
Devouring Earth claw attacks.

Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Hamidon

Hamidon

Hamidon is nucleus of a giant single celled organism, spawned from some twisted primordial soup. It has one instinct, to Devour the Earth and all that infests it.

Powers

Mending Mitochondria

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria seem to function as repair units for the cell.

Powers

Mitochondria Antibodies

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria are definately the cells main defense mechanism.

Powers

Mitochondria Electrolytes

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria are definately the cells defense mechanism.

Powers

Named bosses

• Dr. Theron (Lesser Devoured)
• The Justifier (Lesser Devoured)
• Test Subject (Lesser Devoured)
• Venomous (Herder)