Changes: Hurlock

Revision as of 10:46, 1 April 2018

See Hurlock (variation) for the most common variant of Hurlock.

Hurlocks are taller and more muscular than genlocks and often form the strongest part of darkspawn armies. They are known to excel at using two-handed weapons. Hurlock alphas are among the best of the darkspawn shock troops, and are particularly fierce in close combat. A single berserking hurlock can often be a match for numerous opponents at once. They are known to adorn themselves with roughly-carved tattoos to keep track of their kills and deeds, though it is unknown whether or not there is a uniform standard to these markings.

Background

Not known for tactical prowess, hurlocks have to be told where to go. But once they're there, there's no need for instruction. These darkspawn are masters of the blade; crippling, shattering, battering, bruising, slashing, hacking, tearing, ripping, biting, stabbing, strangling are all easy feats for these monstrosities. Although by no means the most powerful, they are the most infamous darkspawn, as many survivors of a darkspawn raid will only remember the armored, bloodied corpse-like, foul creatures that killed their friends and slaughtered their children. Foul indeed, while not exactly graceful, the job is always done with these darkspawn. Hurlocks are born from broodmothers that were once female humans.

Types of hurlocks

Among their ranks, hurlocks are differentiated by their abilities. The most basic hurlocks are the most common, and serve as heavy infantry. The next iteration is the hurlock alpha, which have slightly more hit points and a higher Strength statistic, as well as some group-effect skills, such as Rally. The next iteration is the hurlock emissary, which is a magic-wielding Alpha Hurlock. The next form is the hurlock omega, which combines the abilities of all three lower forms into a single, dangerous form. The toughest form of all Hurlocks yet encountered is the ancient darkspawn; this is a very old Hurlock who has donned incredibly durable armor and has hit points rivalling the equivalent level of drake, if not higher, and can easily destroy an entire party with minimal backup. So far, they have only been seen in the Dead Trenches.

Hurlock archer
Hurlock Grunt
Hurlock Bolter
Hurlock alpha
- Hurlock berserker
- Hurlock general
Hurlock emissary
- Hurlock Battle mage
- Hurlock omega
The Disciples

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+|variations  = [[Hurlock (variation)|Hurlock]] <br> [[Hurlock alpha]] <br> [[Hurlock bolter]] <br> [[Hurlock emissary]] <br> [[Hurlock grunt]] <br> [[Hurlock omega]]
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+'''Hurlocks''' are taller and more muscular than [[genlock]]s and often form the strongest part of [[darkspawn]] armies. They are known to excel at using two-handed weapons. Hurlock alphas are among the best of the darkspawn shock troops, and are particularly fierce in close combat. A single berserking hurlock can often be a match for numerous opponents at once. They are known to adorn themselves with roughly-carved tattoos to keep track of their kills and deeds, though it is unknown whether or not there is a uniform standard to these markings.
-==Background==
-'''Hurlocks''' are taller and more muscular than [[Genlocks |genlocks]] and often form the strongest part of [[darkspawn]] armies. They are known to excel at using two-handed weapons. Hurlock [[Alphas]] are among the best of the best of the darkspawn shock troops, and are particularly fierce in close combat. A single berserking hurlock can often be a match for numerous opponents at once. They are known to adorn themselves with roughly-carved tattoos to keep track of their kills and deeds, though it is unknown whether or not there is a uniform standard to these markings.
-==Overview==
+== Background ==
+Not known for tactical prowess, hurlocks have to be told where to go. But once they're there, there's no need for instruction. These darkspawn are masters of the blade; crippling, shattering, battering, bruising, slashing, hacking, tearing, ripping, biting, stabbing, strangling are all easy feats for these monstrosities. Although by no means the most powerful, they are the most infamous darkspawn, as many survivors of a darkspawn raid will only remember the armored, bloodied corpse-like, foul creatures that killed their friends and slaughtered their children. Foul indeed, while not exactly graceful, the job is always done with these darkspawn. Hurlocks are born from [[broodmother]]s that were once female [[human]]s.
-Among their ranks, Hurlocks are differentiated by their abilities. The most basic Hurlocks are the most common, and serve as heavy infantry.The next iteration is the [[Hurlock Alpha]], which have slightly more hit points and a higher Strength statistic, as well as some group-effect skills, such as Rally. The next iteration is the [[Hurlock Emissary]], which is a magic-wielding Alpha Hurlock. The next form is the [[Hurlock Omega]], which combines the abilities of all three lower forms into a single, dangerous form. The toughest form of all Hurlocks yet encountered is the [[Ancient Darkspawn]]; this is a very old Hurlock who has donned incredibly durable armor and has hit points rivalling the equivalent level of [[Drake]], if not higher, and can easily destroy an entire party with minimal backup. So far, they have only been seen in the [[Dead Trenches]].
-===Types===
-*[[Hurlock]]
-*[[Hurlock Alpha]]
-*[[Hurlock Emissary]]
-*[[Hurlock Omega]]
-*[[Ancient Darkspawn]]
+== Types of hurlocks ==
-==Origin==
+Among their ranks, hurlocks are differentiated by their abilities. The most basic hurlocks are the most common, and serve as heavy infantry. The next iteration is the [[hurlock alpha]], which have slightly more hit points and a higher Strength statistic, as well as some group-effect skills, such as Rally. The next iteration is the [[hurlock emissary]], which is a magic-wielding Alpha Hurlock. The next form is the [[hurlock omega]], which combines the abilities of all three lower forms into a single, dangerous form. The toughest form of all Hurlocks yet encountered is the [[ancient darkspawn]]; this is a very old Hurlock who has donned incredibly durable armor and has hit points rivalling the equivalent level of [[drake]], if not higher, and can easily destroy an entire party with minimal backup. So far, they have only been seen in the [[Dead Trenches]].
-{{DAOSpoiler|Hurlocks are born from [[Broodmothers]] who were once female humans.}}
+* [[Hurlock archer]]
-==Gallery==
+* [[Hurlock Grunt]]
-<gallery widths="160">
-Hurlock-concept1.jpg|[[Hurlock]] Concept Art
+* [[Hurlock Bolter]]
-Hurlock-concept2.jpg|[[Hurlock Alpha]] Concept Art
+* [[Hurlock alpha]]
-Hurlock-concept3.jpg|[[Hurlock Emissary]] Concept Art
+**[[Hurlock berserker]]
+**[[Hurlock general]]
+* [[Hurlock emissary]]
+** Hurlock Battle mage
+** [[Hurlock omega]]
+* [[The Disciples]]
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery widths="178" captionalign="center" border="small">
+Hurlock-concept1.jpg|Hurlock Concept art
+Hurlock-concept2.jpg|[[Hurlock alpha]] Concept art
+Hurlock-concept3.jpg|[[Hurlock emissary]] Concept art
+DA2_Hurlock_face_closeup_cutscene.jpg|A Hurlock in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''
+hurlock.png|Hurlock in Dragon Age II
+Hurlock & Weapons DA2 Concept Art.png|Dragon Age II Hurlock Concept Art
+Hurlock DAI.png|A Hurlock in ''[[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]''
 </gallery>
-==See also==
+== See also ==
-*[[Codex:_Creatures#Hurlock|Codex: Hurlock]]
+{{:Codex entry: Hurlock|style=iconmini2}}{{clrl}}
+{{:Codex entry: Hurlock Alpha|style=iconmini2}}{{clrl}}
+{{:Codex entry: Hurlock (Inquisition)|style=iconmini2}}{{clrl}}
+{{:Codex entry: Hurlock Alpha (Inquisition)|style=iconmini2}}{{clrl}}
+{{Darkspawn}}
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+[[Category:Dragon Age: The Calling creatures]]
+[[Category:A Tale of Orzammar creatures]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins creatures]]
+[[Category:The Stone Prisoner creatures]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening creatures]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age II creatures]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age (tabletop RPG) creatures]]
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