Avencast: Rise of the Mage Peek #2

RPG Vault has kicked up a second "peek" feature for ClockStone's Avencast: Rise of the Mage, this time profiling several of the creatures we'll be facing in the action RPG. One example:
The Demon Herder and his band of Demon Rippers
When the theurgists and healers of Harrassys' host fell into the hands of the dark prince, their bodies were macerated, and all that remained in place of their heads were gaunt pates. With a poisoned breath, Morgath emaciated them and brought their corpses back to life, turning them into Demon Herders. As shamans of the shadows, they are now the conjurers and healers of the dark army. Their thirst for pain constantly urges them to seek out new victims. From behind the lines, they hurl burning skulls at their enemies, and defend themselves with paralyzing ice spells.

Moreover, they command bands of dreadful claw-pawed beasts known as Demon Rippers. Demon Herders incessantly drive these dog-like servants to hunt their prey with an incredible celerity and thirst for blood. Emerging from the shadows, they will suddenly spring upon their target with their claws ready to rip their enemies to shreds.