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Atrum Daemon
07-05-2011, 04:58 AM
Ancient Elysium was home to many cultural offshoots of the Elysian people. Many ruins and old temples still stand in the great jungles and ancient races of animals and hostile monsters still live. The beasts of the Frozen Waste, known to the Elysians as Cocytus, are some of the most deadly encountered in Elysium

The Cyclops clans dwell deep within the jungles, making their homes mostly around the deep fissures and deep cave systems. They are normally a passive people known to the Elysians as great smiths. They are most commonly encountered by Elysian hunters.

The Giants are spread all over Elysium in both the jungles and the wastes. They are a hostile and aggressive people. This makes traversing their territories dangerous, even more so when they make camps near common trade routes. The Frost Giants are a constant threat to the Elysians of Cocytus.

Cerberus is one of the great old beasts of Elysium. The massive, three-headed hound guards the entrance to Tartarus, the fortress of the Millennium King. He allows any with peaceful intent to enter and leave at their leisure. No hostile force has broken past the dread hound.

Gorgons are some of the deadliest monsters dwelling in the ancient jungles. Their navigation of the jungle is unmatched, making them able to hunt an quarry with ease. It is said that each Gorgon has her own collection of victim statues in her lair.

The Centaur clans roam the forests of Gaia. While many are intelligent and willing to keep contact with others, just as many are wild and savage.

Typhoeus is the only known dragon dwelling in Elysium. The dragon is a massive creature with one hundred heads. He was present when the Elysians fought the Titans and took it upon himself to stand guard over the slumbering Caelec.

Drathui are ancient and malevolent creatures. They are shadow lurkers and nightstalkers with a mixed relationship concerning the Elysians. Among the many clans of Drathui, few interact peacefully with them. One of these peaceful tribes is said to have taught the Breathstealer his magic. Many Drathui have the shapes of living shadows given full form. They exist in both Gaia and Cocytus.

Snow Beasts are relics from Elysium’s past. They are creatures of metal given life by ancient Elysian magic. They are one of the largest threats to Cocytus and roam the frozen land in nomadic packs, attacking any who are not them.