Definitions

1. noun

A person or creature whose life or existence is precarious, or one who is destined for death or destruction.

“The deathling of the forest was a rare, poisonous mushroom that only grew in the darkest depths of the woods.”

2. noun

A person who is the youngest or weakest member of a group, often seen as being on the verge of death or destruction.

“In the harsh world of the deathling, only the strongest survived, and the weakest were often left to fend for themselves.”