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 | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]]; [[Sword (weapon)|long sword]] or [[Whip (weapon)|whip]]
 | dmg = claw (3–18); long sword (4-24);<br>whip (5-15)
-| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]],<br>[[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]],<br>[[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities,<br>long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleportation (spell)|teleportation]],<br>[[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
+| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]],<br>[[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]],<br>[[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities,<br>long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleport (spell)|teleport]],<br>[[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
 }}
 '''Balrogs''' are immense [[Demon|demons]] standing between 12 and 14 feet tall, characterized by their horns, demonic features and tattered wings. Their bodies have the texture of broken lava, with cracks that emit a fiery glow, indicating a blazing heat generated from within. This internal heat radiates outward, further emphasizing the creature's fiery nature. The Balrog's low armour class results from its composition, being partly made of softened, not entirely molten rock.

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 The long sword causes 4–24 damage and is +3 to hit and damage. Any creature struck by the weapon must make saving throw for worn or carried clothing, leather and wood (such as shields); clothing that fails will be singed and ruined; leather and wood will break or cease to be of effect. The sword can strike within two hexes of the balrog.
-[[File:balrog-image-2.jpg|right|420px|thumb]]
+[[File:balrog-image-2.jpg|right|622px|thumb]]
 The whip, or cat-of-nine, causes 5–15 damage (2d6+3). When struck, the target must make [[Saving Throws|save against petrification]] or be [[Stun Lock|stunned]], regardless of the damage sustained. The demon will then pull the target to the nearest edge of its own hex, causing an additional 2–12 damage to the target from the flames of the demon's body. The whip can strike within four hexes of the balrog.

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 | hpdie = 3d4
 | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]]; [[Sword (weapon)|long sword]] or [[Whip (weapon)|whip]]
-| dmg = claw (3–18); long sword (4-24); whip (5-15)
+| dmg = claw (3–18); long sword (4-24);<br>whip (5-15)
 | special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]],<br>[[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]],<br>[[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities,<br>long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleportation (spell)|teleportation]],<br>[[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
 }}

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 | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]]; [[Sword (weapon)|long sword]] or [[Whip (weapon)|whip]]
 | dmg = claw (3–18); long sword (4-24); whip (5-15)
-| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]],<br>[[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]],<br>[[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities,<br>long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]], [[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]], [[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleportation (spell)|teleportation]], [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
+| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]],<br>[[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]],<br>[[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities,<br>long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleportation (spell)|teleportation]],<br>[[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
 }}
 '''Balrogs''' are immense [[Demon|demons]] standing between 12 and 14 feet tall, characterized by their horns, demonic features and tattered wings. Their bodies have the texture of broken lava, with cracks that emit a fiery glow, indicating a blazing heat generated from within. This internal heat radiates outward, further emphasizing the creature's fiery nature. The Balrog's low armour class results from its composition, being partly made of softened, not entirely molten rock.

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 | HD = 12+8
 | AP = 5
 | THAC0 = 14
 | hpdie = 3d4

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 | special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]], [[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], [[Detect Invisibility (spell)|detect invisibility]], [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], [[Gate (spell)|gate]], immunities, long sword +3, [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]], [[Demonic Possession|possession]], [[Pyrotechnics (spell)|pyrotechnics]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]], [[Symbol (spell)|symbol]], [[Telekinesis (spell)|telekinesis]], [[Teleportation (spell)|teleportation]], [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]], whip
 }}
-'''Balrog''' are immense [[Demon|demons]] that stand between 12 and 14 ft. tall, with horns, demonic features and tattered wings. The body possesses the texture of broken lava, with a glow that suggests a fiery, blazing interior — this is because the creature's body produces its own heat.  The creature's low armour class is due to it being formed partly of softened, not quite molten rock.
+However, their solitary demeanor should not be mistaken for passivity. When disturbed or provoked, they become ferociously aggressive, their fiery rage capable of consuming even the most formidable opponents. Their taciturn nature extends to a disdain for unnecessary conversation, and they are known to answer insults or challenges not with words, but with immediate and overwhelming violence.
-[[File:balrog-image-1.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
+Though they shun interaction, Balrogs are not without intelligence or cunning. They are deeply knowledgeable about the chaotic geography and hazards of the Abyss, and their reclusive lifestyle allows them to develop unique and esoteric knowledge of the dark realms they inhabit. Only the most powerful demons, deities, or mortals with extraordinary resolve dare approach them, whether to seek aid, bargain, or challenge their might.
 == Mythology & Origin ==
-Balrogs do not originate from Earthly culture at all, but were corrupted from beings called the [[Ainur (demi-gods)]], who in turn were created by Eru Iluvatar, one of the many names of the supreme being of the universe. The Ainur occupied [[Silvanie]], a land in Outer Earth, a great flat disc adrift in the Astral Sea. This is likewise the origin place of [[Elf Race & Physiology|elves]], who came to Earth from Silvanie some 50,000 years ago.
+Balrogs do not originate from Earthly culture or mythology but instead stem from beings known as the [[Ainur (demi-gods)]]. The Ainur were created by Eru Iluvatar, one of the many names for the supreme being of the universe. These divine beings originally inhabited [[Silvanie]], a land on Outer Earth, a vast flat disc floating adrift in the Astral Sea.  This realm is also the ancestral origin of the [[Elf Race & Physiology|elves]], who migrated to Earth from Silvanie approximately 50,000 years ago.
-[[Melkor (demi-god)|Melkor]], the most powerful of the Ainur, corrupted the lesser members of his kin into the [[Maier (beings)|maiar]], who roamed freely throughout the multi-universe. Balrogs made up a substantial part of these maiar. Following the [[War in Heaven (myth)|War in Heaven]], however, many evil creatures were bound from trespassing into the blessed planes, confining them to the lower, or evil planes of existence. The balrog, who despised order and compulsion, found refuge in the infinite Abyss, where they remain, largely of their own choice. Because of their origin, and unlike other common demon forms, balrogs are like demon princes in that they can depart the Abyss when they wish. They do not have the power to enter into the divine realms (Heaven, [[Elysium (outer plane)|Elysium]], etcetera), but they may and do occasionally enter the contested [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material Plane]].
+Among the Ainur was [[Melkor (demi-god)|Melkor]], the most powerful and ambitious of their number. Through his influence, Melkor corrupted many of the lesser Ainur, transforming them into the [[Maier (beings)|maiar]], semi-divine entities who once freely roamed the multi-universe. Balrogs comprised a significant part of these maiar, becoming fearsome manifestations of chaos and destruction. Their transformation marked a shift from beings of order and light to those of fire and shadow, embodying Melkor's rebellion against divine authority.
 == Advantages ==
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 [[File:balrog-image-2.jpg|right|420px|thumb]]
-The whip, or cat-of-nine, causes 5–15 damage (2d6+3). When struck, the target must make [[Saving Throws|save against petrification]] or be [[Stun Lock|stunned]], regardless of the damage sustained. The demon will then pull the target to the nearest edge of its own hex, causing an additional 2–12 damage to the target from the flames of the demon’s body. The whip can strike within four hexes of the balrog.
+The whip, or cat-of-nine, causes 5–15 damage (2d6+3). When struck, the target must make [[Saving Throws|save against petrification]] or be [[Stun Lock|stunned]], regardless of the damage sustained. The demon will then pull the target to the nearest edge of its own hex, causing an additional 2–12 damage to the target from the flames of the demon's body. The whip can strike within four hexes of the balrog.
-Balrogs may not [[Demonic Possession|possess]] creatures that are aware of what they are facing; however, an unconscious creature may be possessed and used as an outer shell to protect the demoness.
+Balrogs may not [[Demonic Possession|possess]] creatures who are aware of what they are facing; however, an unconscious creature may be possessed and used as an outer shell to protect the demoness.
 == Dweomercraft ==
-Summoned balrog will be extraordinarily angry upon appearance, that their solitude has been disturbed. However, if promises are made within three sentences that the summoner is ready to offer a peculiar place of refuge upon the Prime Material or Astral planes, such as a dungeon lair or a deserted [[Castle|castle]], the balrog will listen to a proposal. As such, balrog make excellent guardians for such places, so long as they are remote, godforsaken and absent of neighbours. Given the opportunity, a balrog might comfortably remain in such a place for centuries.
+Summoned balrogs are extraordinarily angry upon their arrival, resenting the disturbance of their solitude. However, if the summoner, within three sentences, offers a compelling promise of a peculiar place of refuge on the Prime Material or Astral planes — such as a dungeon lair or a deserted [[Castle|castle]] — the balrog will pause to listen. Balrogs are particularly suited to guarding such locations, provided they are remote, desolate and devoid of nearby inhabitants. Once established in a suitable lair, a balrog may remain content for centuries, thriving in isolation.
-If the desire of the summoner would be to protect a precious item from outsiders, the balrog should be informed. The balrog will act as guardian; but may, from time to time, call the summoner to deal with troublesome bothers beyond the balrog’s adopted lair, such as a village of humanoids or a nest of other creatures that may spring up in the area. The balrog will be happy to slaughter any invaders into its lair, but it will not like to venture outside to deal with neighbours. In this regard, the summoner will be treated as a landlord, and may be teleported to the balrog without notice.
+While the arrangement benefits both parties, the summoner should remain cautious, as the balrog's volatile temperament and disdain for interference make it a dangerous ally to maintain.
 See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]

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 [[File:balrog-image-1.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
-In temperament they are surprisingly taciturn and aloof, so much that they dislike acting in concert with other creatures. Loneliness is their greatest pleasure, and as such they prefer to occupy the deepest, most isolated chasms of the [[Abyss (outer plane)|Abyss]].
+In temperament they are surprisingly taciturn and aloof, so much that they dislike acting in concert with other creatures. Loneliness is their greatest pleasure, and as such they prefer to occupy the deepest, most isolated chasms of the [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]].
 == Mythology & Origin ==