lightning eel

Rugged fish that live in both fresh and saltwater, usually near rocks, ruins, and reefs. Lightning eels produce electricity by the distinct way they swim in a kind of corkscrew springing motion that generates a powerful charge, which they project in a long arc. Lightning eels are quite aggressive and strike from their holes whenever an intruder gets within Nearby range. Some nyads even use them as alarm systems to warn of intruders.

Names: Zappra, Lectra, Sparko, Shockbite

abilities

Lightning Arc

Once every 2 rounds, may make a ranged or melee Attack with an arc of lightning. On a 9+ Hit, the target is STUNNED and 1d4 Close targets suffer half Dread.

vulnerabilities

Lightning eels are susceptible to overloading their electric charge if they ingest anything metal, even coins or small trinkets. Whenever they use their Lightning Arc thereafter, they also inflict Dread to themselves.

combat

Springing from their hiding places, lightning eels expel their electric charge at foes to stun and leave them helpless in the water. Then they circle their victims and bite with sharp teeth as their charge builds back up. They prefer Small targets unless their numbers are great.

crafting

[Lightning] Weapon Trait (Crafting 🔨) Components: Lightning Sac + any crafted flexible weapon recipe. Effect: Weapon gains [lightning] trait— inflict +1d4 Dread, but on a Critical Miss the wielder suffers 4 Dread.