#Lore24 Demon and Devil-Kin #Creature24 The Oni

 Messing around with shapeshifters is always dangerous, but when it comes to shapeshifting demons I draw the line.  I say just stay out of the way of them Oni, their deals will always leave you on the loosing side.

--Fynn McCalyster, Guild Master, Rastopol

 Oni are a primordial species of demon-kin that feast on the flesh and suffering of other creatures.  They are masters of elemental powers and illusions able to transform themselves into dire animals and humanoid beings in order to infiltrate societies and create chaos and despair.  Oni have up swept horns on their heads and both protruding canine teeth and lower tusks.  Oni skin is typically either red or blue, though pale and sickly green is also possible.  

Oni are strong and vicious combatants generally using exotic weaponry with razor sharp edges.  Oni have been known to use telekinesis and fire manipulation as offensive attacks as well as there ability to control air, water and earth.

Armor 0(19) magic weapons required to hit.

HD 10d10

Int 17

Move 15(45)

ToHit 10(+10)

Atx 3x weapon 2d6 or magic

Random Weapons and Tactics 

    Weapons

1. Oni Tetsubo: A massive, spiked club made of reinforced steel or hardened bone, capable of inflicting devastating blunt force trauma and causing bone-crushing injuries upon impact.

2. Shinobi Kusarigama: A combination of a sickle attached to a long chain with a weighted end, paired with a concealed blade within the handle. This versatile weapon allows for swift strikes, grappling, and entangling opponents from a distance.

3. Raijin no Ken: A curved, lightning-infused blade that crackles with electrical energy upon contact, delivering shocking wounds to its victims and potentially paralyzing or incapacitating them with its electrical discharge.

4. Yokai Yari: A demonic spear forged from enchanted metals and adorned with sinister runes, capable of extending and retracting its blade at will. It grants the wielder unparalleled reach and piercing power, ideal for skewering foes from a distance.

5. Jigoku no Ono: A double-bladed axe imbued with infernal flames, capable of cleaving through armor and flesh with ease. The flames not only add to its destructive power but also serve to intimidate and terrify opponents.

6. Mugen no Kyōki: A pair of enchanted gauntlets embedded with razor-sharp claws or spikes, granting the wearer enhanced strength and dexterity in close combat. These claws can rend through flesh and armor alike, leaving grievous wounds in their wake.

7. Kaminari no Kama: A pair of electrified sickles with serrated edges, crackling with lightning energy. These weapons allow for swift and agile strikes, delivering both slashing and electrical damage to opponents, while also providing the wielder with additional maneuverability.

8. Tengoku no Yumi: A celestial bow crafted from rare materials and infused with divine power, capable of launching arrows imbued with magical effects or elemental energy. These arrows can seek out and strike multiple targets with unerring accuracy, making them deadly at both short and long ranges.

9. Karyū no Ken: A longsword forged from dragonbone and imbued with the fiery essence of a dragon's breath. This weapon glows with an intense heat, allowing it to slice through even the toughest of armor and cauterize wounds upon impact, leaving opponents vulnerable to subsequent attacks.

10. Sekai no Kanabo: A mystical mace engraved with ancient sigils and empowered by the spirits of the underworld. It delivers bone-crushing blows that not only cause physical damage but also disrupt the very essence of its targets, rendering them weakened and vulnerable to further assaults.

     Tactics

    1. Illusory Distraction: The Oni creates illusions to disorient and confuse opponents, making it difficult for them to discern its true location or the direction of its attacks.

    2. Elemental Assault: Utilizing its mastery over elemental powers, the Oni launches devastating assaults of fire, air, water, or earth at its adversaries, exploiting their weaknesses and causing widespread destruction.

    3. Shape-shifting Ambush: The Oni transforms into a seemingly harmless or inconspicuous form, such as a human or animal, to infiltrate enemy territory or launch surprise attacks on unsuspecting foes.

    4. Telekinetic Barrage: Employing its telekinetic abilities, the Oni hurls objects or debris at high velocity towards its opponents, using them as projectiles to cause blunt force trauma or to create barriers for defense.

    5. Razor-edged Weaponry: Armed with exotic weapons boasting razor-sharp edges, the Oni engages in close combat with swift and precise strikes, aiming to inflict deep lacerations and fatal wounds upon its adversaries.

    6. Spectral Intimidation: Conjuring spectral apparitions or phantasms, the Oni instills fear and psychological terror in its opponents, weakening their resolve and making them more susceptible to its attacks.

    7. Elemental Manipulation: The Oni manipulates the environment by controlling elemental forces to its advantage, such as creating walls of fire or summoning gusts of wind to hinder enemy movement or redirect attacks.

    8. Tactical Retreat: When faced with overwhelming odds or strategic disadvantage, the Oni utilizes its speed and agility to swiftly retreat from the battlefield, regrouping and planning its next assault from a position of advantage.

    9. Psychic Domination: Through its formidable intellect and psychic prowess, the Oni attempts to dominate the minds of its opponents, bending their wills to its command or inducing mental anguish and despair.

    10. Exploiting Weaknesses: The Oni keenly observes its opponents, identifying their vulnerabilities and exploiting them with precision strikes or targeted attacks, aiming to incapacitate or eliminate them swiftly and efficiently.