The Scalled

The Scalled are an antagonistic force in the survival-horror game, Outlast II and they are one of the two splinter factions of the Testament of the New Ezekiel (along with the Heretics).

Description
The Scalled were a part of the Testament of the New Ezekiel until they were cast out into the forest near Temple Gate when they caught florid diseases. Though this was in fact syphillis and gonorrhoea, Knoth and Laird claimed that it was in fact a "sickness of the soul".

The Scalled are recognisable for being in a constatn state of agony due to their diseases treated without medical attention and the incredibly poor living conditions. They are malnourished due to a lack of food and deathly thin. Most of them are covered in pus and bandages, some even have amputated arms and missing eyes.

The Scalled's belief deviate from the practise of Sullivan Knoth's already distorted religion. According to the Gospel of the Scalled Christ, a "Scalled Messiah" will come from heaven which they will crucify, bury and eat the holy flesh so they can be cured of their diseases and welcomed back info Temple Gate in open arms. Their deacon and leader; Laird Byron will be revered for his sacrifices to the Scalled and all of Temple Gate.

Whilst people like Laird and Nick remain loyal to Knoth, some Scalled have grown doubtful with their faith and many think they have promised more than he can deliver. They also hate Laird for his tyranny and murderous temper (calling him a "hegemon", a "tyrant" and other insults behind his back"). This hatred was so much that they even killed Laird and Nick when the chance arose.