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| Magic Beasts | |
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| Hangul | 마수 |
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| Novel Chapter 1NV |
Webtoon Chapter 2WB |
Magic Beasts (마수)[1], also called the Denizens of Chaos, are magical monsters that reside inside Dungeons. Due to the manipulations of the Rulers, the vast majority of them are extremely hostile towards humans.
Overview[]
Magic Beasts are monsters native to the alternate dimensions accessed through Gates. If a dungeon isn’t cleared in time, a Dungeon Break occurs, allowing the Magic Beasts inside to escape into the human world. In the case of high-rank Dungeons, these Magic Beasts can destroy cities or even countries if left unchecked.
Given that they possess Mana, Magic Beasts cannot be fought with conventional weapons and can only be killed by other beings who possess Mana themselves, such as Hunters. Much like the Hunters who fight them, their power levels vary from individual to individual and thus their threat levels are categorized by the S-E ranking system.
Although they generally appear to be mindless monsters, Magic Beasts are able to forge their own gear and can be as intelligent as humans, with some of them even able to speak human languages. They also use a runic alphabet and have their own language, which is often referred to by humans as beast language or monster tongue.
They have Essence Stones embedded in their bodies, which can be sold for large profits due to how valuable they can be. As such, Guilds employ Collecting Teams dedicated to recollect the corpses of defeated Magic Beasts.
After the Monarchs lost the war, their surviving soldiers went into hiding and have effectively turned themselves into refugees intending to invade Earth yet again. However, their intentions are now more focused on trying to survive and create a foothold for themselves.
Magic Beasts meat is said to be unappetizing and toxic. If eaten usually it leads to either indigestion or even the stomach melting or organs rotting in severe cases. Though there is always the exception. And while there are ways to neutralize the toxins, it sadly doesn’t change the taste.[2]
Types[]
Magic Beasts differ based on the type and rank of the Dungeon. They can be classified by species like Beasts, Demons, Humanoids, Undeads, etc.
Each Dungeon has a "boss monster", the most powerful Magic Beast in the Dungeon. The boss must be defeated to clear the Dungeon. Boss monsters often have unique abilities and are significantly stronger than regular monsters in the same Dungeon.
Some Magic Beasts are connected to the Monarchs, like the Ant King from Jeju Island. These creatures are far stronger than ordinary Dungeon monsters.
Lists of Magic Beasts[]
References[]
- ↑ Word play: Magic (마법) Mabeob + Beast (야수) Su
- ↑ Ragnarok Novel: Chapter 277