Aschell

Aschell is one of the Cremators of Onslaught, his broken horns making him unworthy to fight on the frontlines with his brethren. Instead he wields a monstrous flame mortar bombarding his enemies from great range - a shamefully effective way to kill for a Yhtarri of Onslaught.

The Yhtarii of Onslaught value their horns as their most sacred possessions. To lose one’s horns in the struggle of combat is considered the most shameful of outcomes that could occur… far better to lose one’s life.

A Yhtarii who has been shamed in such a way will toil amongst the ash and fire where their fallen comrades are cremated. These humiliated creatures gather metal scraps from their fallen brethren, pleading for forgiveness from unhearing ears. Known as the Broken, they are ignored and forgotten. It may take several years before they have gathered enough metal scraps to smelt into armoured horn coverings which hide their shame and weakness.

With their damaged horns hidden beneath ornate metal artifice, they are able to rejoin their brethren on the field of battle. Never again to be blessed with the challenge of close combat, they incinerate their foes from afar, so as not to reveal their masquerading horns.

The gouts of flame, channeled by hatred born of self-loathing, appear to almost have a life of their own. It is a thankless job, and most who wield the alchemical flamethrowers are looked down upon. But sometimes, a demon will rise who displays such skill and ferocity that a grudging respect is granted to them, despite their past failings. These demons are the Cremators of Onslaught and Aschell counts himself as the most shameful of their number.