Nihil Strike – Cutthroat

Nihil Strike Cutthroats are predators who thrive in the moments after panic takes hold. Where skirmishers break formations and scatter defenders, cutthroats move in close — blades drawn, masks pressed inches from their victims’ faces. They are not the strongest or most disciplined of the Nihil, but they are among the most feared, reveling in isolation, fear, and the knowledge that no one is coming to help.

Cutthroats prefer enclosed spaces: corridors, alleyways, cargo holds, and smoke-choked interiors where escape is limited and screams carry. Among the Nihil, they earn reputation through personal kills, captured prisoners, and trophies taken from fallen foes. Many aspire to rise to Cloud status, and every encounter is treated as a test — not of loyalty, but of ruthlessness.

Cutthroats actively hunt isolated or wounded targets, splitting off from the main fight to stalk prey through tight terrain. They use brute force and dirty techniques to knock enemies off their feet, drag them away from allies, or finish them quickly before moving on to the next victim.

Unlike skirmishers, cutthroats rarely retreat once engaged. They press attacks relentlessly until the target is down or resistance becomes overwhelming. When Clouds or Storms are present, cutthroats may attempt captures rather than kills, delivering prisoners for interrogation, punishment, or public execution in the Great Hall.