Unlike other asuras, shaukeens are not manifestations of divine mistakes; instead, they are created by the most powerful of asuras exhibiting their loathing of the gods. The most common reasons for their creation are either as raw materials for an asurendra sage to create more powerful asuras, or to recruit mortals to the asura cause. A shaukeen's reincarnation depends on its deeds: successful ones earn the right to a permanent cycle of reincarnation as more powerful asuras, while unsuccessful ones are recycled as quintessence to create new shaukeens.13
Some spellcasters seek out shaukeens to employ as familiars. A shaukeen greatly values these opportunities, since it will never need to abandon the master and can continue to spread its agenda for their life.1
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