[366 Days of Monsters] Day 73/366 - Usteusian Liberator

Although the appearance of Usteus' liberators can still be somewhat off-putting to those unfamiliar with the celestials, their basic humanoid shape and wings are a little more familiar and angel-like than those of their companions, the punishers. Although the majority of liberators have a feminine form, they have no preference for one one gender over the other. Regardless, their bizarre personalities invoke feelings of fear more than calm. Hence, they frequently repeat the phrase, "Don't be afraid." Unfortunately, the kraldoses that infest the liquid shadow below the Aerie of Judgment have adopted this phrase to lure in unsuspecting Lost Ones.

Protectors. Inherently good creatures, liberators are sent forth by direct command of Usteus to protect those who are experiencing injustice. The first appearance of Usteus' servants came during the Hand of the One/Transmuter Wars. An entire swarm of liberators descended on the Basgoth during the Battle of Aspaeth, granting the Fongoli witchhunters the access they needed to take down Loikiel and his minions.

Aerie of Judgment. Both the punishers and liberators of Usteus make their home within The Other in the Aerie of Judgment. The Aerie itself resembles a colossal, spherical hornets' nest that hovers above the liquid shadow of The Black Cauldron. There, the two sects of Usteus' celestials buzz about waiting for directions from their god (who, strangely, is not present). The creatures then retreat to The Tunnel which gives them access to a myriad of planes within the Cosmos, including the Real. The Aerie itself does not include the punishers' mummy servants. Instead, those servants remain in the Real, hidden in the dark recesses of Usteusian temples.

Immortal Nature. The punisher does not require food, drink, or sleep.

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