Illagers

**Illagers** are hostile mobs which sometimes appear in the Overworld.

One of the larger threats to civilization as a whole is of course the infamous Illagers that roam the land. These violent outcasts were once only Villagers, but have since been drawn under the influence of a mysterious figure known as The Gray. Despite being the driving force behind the actions of the Illagers, not much is known about The Gray. It seems to bear an insatiable lust for blood, and sends its minions after even the smallest or poorest of villages. Their aim is not greed, as raided villages are left abandoned with their buildings and crops left to rot, but rather complete and total slaughter. Illagers are driven to violence, and there is no mistake that The Gray inspires it, as Illagers often evoke the name of their shadowy leader and bear banners depicting a representation of its likeness.

## Vindicators

Vindicators are the champions of The Gray. They have paid much to earn the favor of their master and are the ones most eager to earn their keep. For some Vindicators, this is out of fear of The Gray and the consequences there are for breaking their oath, but for many others, it is merely enthusiastic glee over their gifted strength. A normal Illager aims to kill, yes, but none as brutally as the Vindicator, who thrives on bloodshed. They won’t cease an assault until they or their prey are felled and the ground is soaked in red.

## Evokers, Vexes and Totems of Undying

Evokers are considered to be the most loyal and dedicated members of The Gray’s armies, and thus are granted unique gifts to better serve their master. Their magic is unique in that it does not require an enchanting table or an enchanted object to perform, and they are capable of summoning the violent, flying creature known as a Vex. Vexes are as bloodthirsty as all Illagers are, attacking in a swarm like aggravated windbound piranha. Vexes, as well as Totems of Undying, bear similar attributes to depictions of The Gray, which often is shown having outstretched wings as well. Totems are strange idols of The Gray, and the magic that resonates within them is unlike any other. Those that hold the Totem feel a sense of comfort and stability, and its mere presence bolsters the bravery of those around it, and yet there’s an unexplained darkness in its form. Those with Totems often grow attached to the idols, keeping them near at all times, and find themselves feeling possessive of it, even violently so at times.  It’s true, Totems are capable of bringing their wielders back to life, but it comes at a cost. This corrupted magic is not free, and a debt owed to The Gray is never forgiven, only repaid.

## Ravagers

The origin of Ravagers is unknown, though the likeness they bear to Illagers is unmistakable even if it is a warped and monstrous version of what they once were. It’s possible that Ravagers are merely a product of magical experiments conducted by the Evokers, but others have theorized a more sinister beginning, for what happens to a Vindicator that fails to satisfy the desires of The Gray? These powerful Illagers are perhaps too strong to be discarded, but their transgression cannot be overlooked, and so some think that the mighty ravager is their true fate. With their minds stripped, Ravagers are little more than thoughtless animals forever cursed to atone for their mistakes.