rottingkorg

Rottingkorg is a fictional entity used in fantasy role-playing games and related fiction. The name blends rotting decay with “korg,” a term used within some settings to describe a forge-spirit or construct. In its common portrayal, the rottingkorg is an undead or technomantic being that combines decomposition with a rusted metal exterior.

Physically, rottingkorgs are large, often 2 to 3 meters tall, with corroded armor plates, exposed sinew, and clusters of decay that feed on metal. They emit a fetid odor and move with a heavy, lumbering gait. In combat, they rely on brute force and corrosion-based attacks that can sap armor and sear flesh.

Ecology and behavior: they dwell in ruined forges, crypts of industry, or dungeon complexes. They are usually solitary or found in small patrols. They are animated by necromantic or technomantic rites, and they tend to favor environments rich in metal. They resist mental manipulation and poisons but are vulnerable to holy magic and sustained fire.

In games and fiction, rottingkorgs are commonly used as mid-level antagonists that challenge armored parties. Official or fan-made stat blocks describe high armor, decayed cores, and a decay aura that weakens nearby characters. Tactics emphasize disrupting the creature’s core with fire or acid and avoiding its corrosion-based attacks.

See also: undead, rust monster, necromancy.