Forsaken

Forsaken are mindless creatures that have gone insane through the corruption of magic. They are without reason and knowledge of their former lives; they only wish to consume estus, which often results in them feasting on the living and strong magical sources. A Forsaken is created when a living being yields immense amounts of magic that they cannot physically control. The estus conjured for the magic slips from their control and engulfs the body in a demonizing transformation.

History
Forsaken have existed as long as magic has. The first to become forsaken were members of the first generation of Nephilim. Anxious and naive, some members of the first generation applied advanced runes and forced too much estus into them, creating an effect they could not contain.

The Forsaken are thought to be a creation of the Illyrians for they pose a grim reminder to the inhabitants of Mythos that they are mortal creatures who must treat magic with caution and awareness. Rogue sorcerers were known to have created Forsaken to build an army, or to act as deterrent as they escaped Nephilim. Aside from this, there isn't an strict history for Forsaken creatures.

Appearance
Forsaken possess long wispy white hair and pale grey-white skin which is sinewy and stretched out across their frames. Their most notable trait is their glowing blue eyes.

Weaknesses
A Forsaken that goes too long without consuming any estus will eventually erode and die. They are immortal so long as they can consume, but they can be killed with a fatal blow to the head. They are resistant to fire, both normal and magical.