Bloodwyrms

What's so strange about these things is their skin- it's always somehow too dry and too slimy at the same time. I wonder if that's just some weird demon trait they develop from spending all of that time buried beneath the dirt. It's something to think about...

— Gengwyn Toll, Demon Hunter

The lowly bloodwyrm is an archetypal example of demons placed within the second rank of the demonic hierarchy. They possess several traits that are far more common among mortal creatures than the more sophisticated species of demons and see no concrete reason to become more like its higher-ranked peers. The two essential traits keeping the bloodwyrm among the world of the demons are its bloodlust against mortal creatures and the unusual anatomical traits they possess.

With the anatomy of the bloodwyrm in mind, its body is made up of several physical characteristics that combat one another for dominance across its profane form. As its name may suggest, the bloodwyrm is a large worm with a large circular mouth lined with razor-sharp teeth. One would expect a creature as seemingly soft and fragile as the bloodwyrm to pose very little danger. However, these demons are covered in a thick scaly pelt and thick spikes jut out from its sides. They also possess several pairs of insectoid legs, though it is unknown what causes such a phenomenon within these demons. These horns are most prominent upon their faces, likely as a means of intimidation.

Another anatomical fact of note is the grouping of smaller yet distinct spines sitting near the very back of the demon. These spines, just as those spending a significant improvement this demonic species have theorized, act as a means of camouflage or intimidation against more love-filled.

One final note is the almost imperceivable line of dotted eyes along their backs. These eyes cannot see well and their ability worsens as they tunnel through dirt and stone.

Living with Spewers

In spite of the harsh, even deathly, environments the spewer produces, bloodwyrms are among the most common species of demon to not only survive within such a situation. Though nowhere near as skilled at digging or tunneling as the spewer, this species is also highly capable of producing its own subterranean den. When a spewer is in the area, every bloodwyrm within traveling range will choose to live with the demon of toxic gasses over going through the effort of building their own home.

Regardless of whether the wyrm attempts to sneak into the slovenly demon's lair, it will utilize its tunneling skills to explore around new structures. This allows the wyrm to remain largely separate from the larger demon and prevents conflict that was easy to avoid. The actual lairs themselves are comprised of a small space for the worm and other bloodwyrms to live within and a thin tunnel separating their section of the den off from the spewer's burrows.

In these small chambers, bloodwyrms tend to live in either pairs or trios among bones collected from the dens of the larger demon or from the outside world.

This species is another common addition made by high-ranking demons when colonizing a new world as their living arrangement with the spewer, an ideal species for wearing down the stability of mortal reality in silence, is always on neutral terms at least and the presence of these creatures further boosts the wasting potential of a single spewer den. It is also due to its subterranean lifestyle that they can go undetected for quite some time, often years after a world has already been colonized.