Haaskat

First encountered during E4, this malevolent and extremely powerful enemy is one of the Vir'Bren. It has already been met in battle several times by the people of Brink, and led a host of Vir the assault that cut off Igneus' Rear Guard from the Origin and thus from Aukana.

Haaskat's most identifiable features are its hooded bird skull, mossy armor, and claws. By the time of its defeat, it had only been defeated through gifts of the gods or the cooperation of entire formations of soldiers. It was also capable of inflicting the Blight upon the wounded, making it an enemy not to be engaged alone of trifled with.

Given its frequent returns when defeated by the first expedition from Brink, as well as the information provided by the scout's notes, Haaskat's Grove was determined to be located near the Origin. After slaying Efferus Quindecia and isolating Igneus' Rear Guard, Haaskat and its Grove were hunted down by Fytheias Faen, Gwanwyn Anwylyd, and Caelia Octavia. Its Grove contained a Vir Phylactery like the one first obtained by Fytheias Faen, which allowed Haaskat to regenerate when defeated in battle. Fytheias claimed this artifact before the Rear Guard retreated, unable to defeat Haaskat's final incarnation.

The next day Haaskat lead a Vir invasion of Brink. She was led into a Witch Trap by Varinius Quartus, and was subsequently slain by the town of Brink and dismembered by Fytheias. Its spirit is currently contained in its vessel, which remains in Fytheias' possession. Notably, this phylactery was not recovered by Vir'Bren Difetha, who seemed rather critical of Haaskat's performance and noted that she tended to "rush into things."

Known Abilities

 * Wound (Every Strike)
 * Crushing Wound
 * Countdown 30 Minutes: Critical by Poison
 * Afflict: Lost Limb
 * Afflict: Blight