Infernal

The Flicker was an infamous shambler type, widely feared for the combination of speed, ferocity, durability, and intelligence it displayed, along with the fiery heat of its body - and the Infernal is the next step in this Shambler’s evolution. A glow radiates from their eyes, mouth and cracks in their outer skin from the heat inside their bodies, and their very body constantly stays at a dangerous 600°F thanks to an internal mutation of the element Craydic, which is exclusive to Shamblers.. Their very skin can scorch their enemies on contact. Having durable, heat resistant gloves can help protect you from the heat, but otherwise, it is an extremely bad idea to be in contact with an Infernal. Well aware of their fiery state, Infernals seek to tackle and pin their opponents to burn them, as well as to tear them to ribbons with their clawed hands. Infernals harbor better intelligence and coordination than most of their counterparts, sometimes conducting planned ambushes, working with other Infernals, or taking advantage of outside factors to take out a human. Originally, Flickers were swift, agile, durable, strong, and extremely deadly, but evolving into the Infernal over the years has only made them worse. Their intelligence has increased over the years, and they have a new trick up their sleeves: The Infernals that plague Washington are observed as being easier to spot due to the cracks over their body releasing more light than the older Flicker specimens still around, yet are capable of spewing a short range spray of burning liquid from their mouths to light hapless foes in close contact to them aflame.

And while unable to properly infect victims with their bites, being close enough to be bitten by a flicker is enough for clothes and skin alike to ignite into flames. Infernal Liquid, or “Flicker Juice” as its commonly known, can be harvested and sold, but getting your hands on some of it won’t prove easy. Infernals are rumored to be able to control their body temperature somewhat freely, cooling down their body when resting to be spotted less easily with thermal gear. Simultaneously, Infernals will resort to a last straw type of attack when cornered: overheating their body, the temperatures will spike up to about 850°F, the Infernal itself going through a vicious, psychotic flurry until taken out. Flicker Juice harvested from an Overheated Infernal is far more rare and valuable, but substantially more dangerous to harvest.