grail ticks

Peculiar, magical pests that are a delectable treat for many forest dwellers. Grail ticks are shaped like tiny cups and, after feeding on blood, they secrete a mucus that naturally fills the cups. The mucus is a kind of viscous, delicious nectar that sloshes around on the grail tick's back, providing a nourishing snack to woodlanders savvy enough to enjoy. But drinking the nectar is a risky proposition as the bite of a grail tick is definitely something to avoid.

abilities

Cursed Bite

On a 9+ Hit, the target must make a Vitality Check or suffer a random CURSE (p190).

vulnerabilities

Grail ticks hate WITCHWEED and flee from anyone with it on their person.

NOURISHING NECTAR

Drinking a grail tick's nectar eliminates the need for food and rest for an entire day of travel, but the creepers will try to bite.