Dyv

A Dyv (pronounced "dEEv"), sometimes known as a 'troll', is a group of hideous creatures, believed to have been created by a now thankfully dead god. Some claim them to be oddly enough a humanoid form of Erobal, likely due to their ability to adapt to the environment. They are one of the few sentient creatures to naturally produce Kresnite. Despite this, fire is usually the key to overcoming their potent regenerative capabilities.

Dyvs are primitive, unintelligent, hateful creatures that are hostile to all others. They organize in loosely knit tribes that fight among themselves and each other. There are little to no records of them ever cooperating with non-Dyvs.

Raging Dyv
Sometimes known as 'Devourers' or 'Growers', Raging Dyvs are perhaps the most bizarre form of Dyv. Raging Dyvs, unlike most of their kin, are typically no larger than a Golkyn. However, when in the chaos of combat, a Raging Dyv will grow larger and larger, presumably in order to more easily devour its prey. One is advised to kill Raging Dyvs as fast as possible before they can reach larger and more powerful sizes.

Raging Dyvs tend to live on the surface, using their small size to occupy a rather small footprint, making it easier to catch prey unawares. They have the greatest hunger among Dyvs for other humanoids.

Shadow Dyv
There was once a tribe of Dyvs that thought it was smart idea to swear the Spring Court eternal servitude in exchange for being able to live in their lush wilds. Instead, the Queen of the Spring Court considered them too ugly, and removed their faces and caused them to eternally fear the light so that no one would have to look upon them. Shadow Dyvs, as their name suggests, now live in the shadows and use it as their weapon. At night, they devour camps and caravans foolish enough to not keep plenty of fires. In darkness, they are nearly invincible thanks to their regeneration. Shadow Dyvs though, are vulnerable to light. Light prevents a Shadow Dyv’s regeneration for a time. As such, Pyromancers and Priests are well liked in regions that Shadow Dyvs are known to dwell.