Monster of the Day: Helldrakes (Patreon Exclusive) (Patreon)

Few creatures in the Nine Hell inspire as much dread and fear as the horrendous beasts known as helldrakes. Used in the infernal armies as shock troopers, these vicious wyvern-like monsters throw themselves into combat armed with equal parts ferocity and cruelty.

Outside of The Blood War, helldrakes are used as guardians and hellish negotiators. Like their fellow devils, they enjoy the soul-trade. Helldrakes find a great deal of enjoyment in the corruption of mortals.

On the Prime Material plane, helldrakes can be found in the service of evil mages and tyrants. Interestingly, this service is rarely involuntarily, as helldrakes often leap at an opportunity to cause further destruction and pain.