Cherub (Malifaux)

Cherubs are diminutive Neverborn creatures which appear in Wyrd Games’ Malifaux universe. Most often found in the company of Lilith, they are not actually a species themselves, but a rare offshoot of the much-feared Nephilim.

Description
Appearing much like their Earthside namesakes, Cherubs look like young children with long, feathered wings, who invariably carry a small bow and arrow with which to direct their unique magical abilities.

A Cherub may use the power of its blood through the magical arrows which it directs at opponents. Those struck by such a missile will feel an unnatural sense of love for the evil little creature, finding it difficult to bring themselves to attack them in return. In this manner, a fairly harmless Cherub may strike down opponents of far greater power, safe in the knowledge that it’s target is unlikely to retaliate. Even should one manage to muster the strength of will necessary to overcome the Cherub’s glamour, these tiny monstrosities have an unnerving ability to vanish from the sight of those hit by their little darts.

In addition, canny Neverborn Masters are able to direct their magicks through Cherubs, enabling them to cast spells at foes from a position of relative safety.