Hollow Men

**Hollow Men** are men that Demons have somehow cursed, their bodies hollowed out of anything resembling a soul and instead filled with the Demon's will.

**Hollow Men** only obey the commands of their creator demon (often mindlessly), though **Hollow Men** that retain their intelligence are willing to work with other demons to achieve their master's will. An exception to this are Hollow Men who are given to other individuals as the demon will forfeit their power over them to the new individual this could be another demon, a mage or even an ordinary mortal being.

## Abilities

* **Voodoo Zombie Physiology**: **Hollow Men** by comparison take on most closely the traits of a Voodoo Zombie, also known as a Haitian Zombie.
* **Hollow Physiology**: **Hollow Men** are in essence empty/hollow beings, meaning that their physical body is an empty shell, having nothing inside of them including no organs, bones, muscles, tissues etc. Because they are completely empty inside, any power that would normally harm them in that way would have no effect. They can maintain a solid form, move and interact with others, despite the fact they should have no way to do so.
	+ **Defunct Physiology**: **Hollow Men** lack any physical weaknesses of an organic, living body including the need for rest, sustenance or other physical requirements. They do not feel pain and cannot be poisoned or get ill.
		- **Discomfort Immunity**:
		- **Energy Independence**: Because of their physiology, the **Hollow Men** have independence from energy, having no need to eat, drink, sleep, ATP, Mitochondrion (and by extension the lack of need for calories or other units of energy). The **Hollow Men** do not fatigue or get tired. The **Hollow Men** can use their powers continuously/repeatedly without a need to recharge or refill their energy.
		- **Pain Suppression**: Because of their physiology, the **Hollow Men** have the power to neutralize their sensitivity to physical pain.
	+ **Semi-Immortally**: **Hollow Men** completely stop aging as long as they are 'hollow', and as a result, they stay young forever or at least never suffer the ravages of aging.
	+ **Soullessness**: **Hollow Men** possess no soul or spirit within their body.
		- **Apathy**: **Hollow Men** are unable to feel emotions of any kind.
			* **Fear Immunity**: Hollow Men have the ability to be immune to fear and have no fear whatsoever.
* Intelligent **Hollow Men** usually have additional abilities or augmentations such as magic, psionic abilities, etc.

### Weaknesses

* Most do not have the intelligence to do anything other than direct mental commands from their creators. Intelligent **Hollow Men** are exceptionally rare.

## Known Hollow Men

### Mindless

He was formerly a raider as such he is large and strong.
His Lucifuge is located on his left hand.
He was formerly a thief using dual daggers in combat and can picklocks and pickpocket though he needs direction before and after.
His Lucifuge is located on his chest.
He was formerly a Verdenian ranger as such he can use a bow like a sniper at range, and is more in tune with survival instincts even in a mindless state.
He is at present bonded to The Caravan Man's service.
His Lucifuge is located on his right bicep.

### Intelligent

She was at one time part of a witches coven.
Her Lucifuge is located under the choker she wears on her neck.

## Trivia

* **Hollow Men** and the demonic being known as The Caravan Man are based on characters from the fictional podcast 'Old Gods of Appalachia', please be sure to check out the Podcast on Spotify and show them some support.
* It can be assumed that since the Hollowing Curse is a curse that there might be a way to counter it or reflect it.

## Notes

* The Cursed beings known as the **Hollow Men** are a purely fanon creation as such there is no official proof of their existence in the Witcher works outside the fanon community.
* **Hollow Men** are free to use in stories and articles, all I ask is that you honor the lore present and if you make one add their name and a link to this page.