exajelly

Silent, gliding titans of the open sea, inspiring awe in the hearts of sailors for ages. Exajellies grow hundreds of feet long, with glittering tendrils that crackle and sting with jolts of lightning. They turn different colors according to their mood, location, or time of year, and are said to communicate with their thoughts in a manner of magic. A fleet of exajellies is a perilous thing to encounter in the water. Luckily, they are more commonly solitary.

Names: Great Oomra, Powdar of the Deep, Sorda, Gamra'nor

abilities

Crackling Tendril

Once every round, may make a Crackling Tendril Attack. On a 9+ Hit, the target is BURNING, if not underwater.

Stunning Tendril

Once every round, may make a Stunning Tendril Attack. On a 6+ Hit, the target is STUNNED.

Brain Meld Tendril

Once per target, may meld with the target's thoughts. The target suffers Disadvantage for the Conflict (Mettle Check to resist). Additionally, the exajelly learns all surface level details of the target's life.

vulnerabilities

Exajellies are fascinated by the thoughts of folk and become docile if a target willingly gives up their mind. This comes at a risk, however. Anyone who does so suffers Dread and -1 Knowhow until they recuperate.

combat

Unless hunting, they are not overly aggressive until approached. Even if they don't attack, they are a natural hazard to seafarers by virtue of their massive tendrils that can involuntary sting. Exajellies are known to strike ships, lashing out with their tendrils. There are stories of the critters setting vessels ablaze with their Crackling Tendrils. They use their Brain Meld Tendril to learn the intentions of their enemies, which often determines if they choose to destroy, eat, or, in rarer cases, flee.

crafting

Mind Meld Powder (Alchemy ) Components: Exajelly Tendril + Effect: Mettle Check: Touch a target to learn their history and secrets in mere seconds. THOUGHT POWDER .