Adze

The Adze is a kind of vampiric shape-shifter native to parts of Africa. The Adze is feared for its subtle yet terrifying powers, including the ability to shape shift into various insect forms (primarily that of a mosquito) as well as the power to possess the bodies of its victims. 
== Origins: ==
The exact nature and origin of the Adze is unknown. Some suspect of them of being another creation of Lilith, while others believe the Adze to be actual Vampyres. The Adze are not true Vampyres in that they are not Undead, but are living creatures. They possess a demonic taint, however, and are believed to be the product of black magick. 
== Facts: ==
-Adze possess victims by entering their craniums (through the ears, nose or mouth) and seizing control of their mind. Victims of an Adze are completely at the creatures mercy and will do anything the Adze wants them to. 
-Despite this power of possession, the Adze's control of their victim is imperfect. Those possessed by an Adze are often robot-like in their bodily movements and will frequently stumble or fall over. Also, their speech will be impaired and they won't behave like their normal selves. This means that those who are aware of an Adze's presence, and know what signs to look for, can usually spot the possessed fairly quickly.
-Adze possess minimal intelligence and are smarter than animals but not as sentient as regular humans. They often fail to properly utilize modern technology and tools and will resort to simpler things like spears or clubs. 
-Adze in their natural or standard form are humanoids with dark, purplish skin and yellow eyes. They are shapeshifters and so the exact attributes of their bodies change but they often have vestigial wings or long, rope-like arms or legs. 
-Adze are said to dwell in massive trees far out in the African bush. One of their favorite tactics is to hang from the tree's branches and wait for travellers to walk below them where they can strike swiftly and overtake their prey.
Category:Beast
Category:Dark Continent