The Eating Woods · Character
Pestilios
Also known as the God of Disease and Famine
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 58
Pestilios is a minor character in The Eating Woods, first appearing in Anathema (Book 1).
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- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 58
- Books
- 2
Pestilios first appears in the second volume of The Eating Woods as a humanoid spider whose dark and ancient aura marks it as a being of immense power and otherworldly origin. Across the series, it transitions from a cryptic presence in the shadows of Anathema to a fully realized entity whose eldritch nature dominates the narrative of Eldritch. Its evolution is defined by the gradual unveiling of its terrifying capabilities, transforming from an implied force into a tangible, formidable antagonist.
Description
A humanoid spider with bark-like skin and a dark, ancient, otherworldly aura.
Story so far
BOOK 1Anathema
BOOK 2Eldritch
- Manifests as a humanoid spider with a dark and ancient aura
- Reveals itself as a powerful and otherworldly entity
Appearances
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In Book 2
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