[366 Days of Monsters] Day 094/366 - Bufonem (Patreon)

Resembling large, distorted toads with a third eye in the center of the bulbous foreheads, the bufonems were the dreaded servants of Loikiel. In the late 6th century, after Loikiel was defeated by the danaavrakts, the bufonem fled Aspaeth. Using their humanoid disguises, they took to rural areas where many still hide. Even today the witchhunters of Aspaeth travel Omeria seeking the toadfolk of Aspaeth. On more than one occasion, the witchhunters have set fire to entire villages caught hosting the depraved creatures.

Doppelganger Foes. Although they share a common origin, doppelgangers despise bufonems. To make matters worse, the two can see each other for what they truly are. As such, the Aspaethan witchhunters frequently employ doppelgangers in their ranks to spot the toadsfolk in their humanoid disguises.

The Cult of Dhucabra. It's been over 400 years since the bufonems worshipped the Transmuter Loikiel. The sages among the toadfolk have since turned their attention to the myth of Dhucabra, a titan believed to be the Father of Transmutation. They have yet to find the titan.

Note: added the (shapechanger) tag.