Blood+War+435th+Incursion+Regiment

Blood War 435th Incursion Regiment
In late 1373 DR, the Shoon Portal Network was manipulated to pull its trasport substrate planes closer to the material. In a number of experiments, Merlinzak succeeded in inducing planar effects to manifest on Toril, and finally to open a planar rift. The eventual goal of this experiment was to steal the godly essence of Set.

Either Merlinzak or one of his erstwhile allies coordinated a backdoor deal where Kerlvast, a Nalfeshnee general in the Blood War, would maneuver his regiment to the point where Toril and the Abyss would become concurrent. Kerlvast was under the impression he was colluding with Eltabranar cultists, who would free his master from the hidden layer.

Kerlvast originally contracted with an elite battalion of Yugoloths, but their contract has since departed, and they have left for greener pastures.

Organization
Being a demonic force, organization is typically not the word to use. Echelons of command are very mutable, and even the type of creature in charge of an echelon varies. It is best to examine which demon species are present in which numbers. A greater knowledge of the force, such as which layer of the abyss it originates, and an acquiantance with the most charismatic demons of each species, will inform an observer of the specific unit tactics the demons use.

At least one **Nalfeshnee,** Kerlvast, who claimed to be the general of the force. One **Liltu** (FCI), capable of 7th-level castings. Several **Glabrezu,** Either Summoned by Kerlvast or part of the initial incursion as subcommanders. About a two hundred **Hezrou,** element commanders and elite infantry. About 300 **Bulezau**, elite infantry that serve in a paralell capacity to Bearded Devils. At least three **Incubi**, who killed Zarathustra while posing as Avariel. About thirty **Vrocks**, originally numbering much greater, losses from the Dragon Combat Wing and reconaissance have eroded their strength heavily. > Currently, the 435th's air wing is grounded because they are outmatched. 3,000 **Dretches,** these act as the primary meatshield and the demon's chief form of infantry, commanded by Hezrou. 300 **Armanites**, centauroid demons 2,000 **Rutterkin,** these demons have some martial prowess and intelligence. Through a mighty effort, Kerlvast has convinced his Rutterkin to abandon their usual weapon, the snap-tong, in favor of captured armaments from the guard of Shaarmid. 80 **Babau.** The force had many more babau in its number, but due to their stealthy nature, they fancy they can manage on their own. Most of them have > teleported away and are looking for a city in which to lurk. 20-30 **Chasme,** These flylike demons manage to provide some aerial surveillance, thanks to their perfect maneuverabilty, that allows them to flit back indoors should the dragons attempt to attack them. Five **Goristro** 'Siege demons,' these huge creatures, in combination with the Bulezau, see invisibility and keep watch for any low-altitude reconaissance. About 600 **Tieflings** that fill spellcasting needs, plot incessantly, and provide skilled artillerists. About 100 **Arrow Demons**, providing archery fire in devastating spades. Under good command, their concentrated volleys could make life very difficult for the dragons. They've been on the wall a lot, however, and their morale is not spectacular.
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