Merga Toad

Noxious, insatiable toads that inhabit dark, muddy places. Merga toads are quite territorial, never straying too far from their bulbous egg clutches. They boast an astounding array of gasses meant to repel predators and stun prey, which they emit through noxious belching and flatulating. Names: Fats, Wartflesh, Bog Biter, Big Stinker

abilities

Gulp

On a 9+ Hit, may the target in its mouth. While ENGULF a target is, the toad cannot attack other ENGULFED targets, but may still release Noxious Gas.

Noxious Gas

Once every 2 rounds, may passively emit noxious gas. All Close and Nearby characters must make a Vitality Check. On a 5-, roll 1d4: 1

Stupefying Belch. Target is STUNNED.

2

Fetid Flatulence. Target is WEAKENED.

3 Stifling Stench. Target suffers +1 Defense for the remainder of Combat. 4 Toxic Funk. Target suffers 1d6 Dread.

vulnerabilities

If an enemy leaves their territory, a merga toad may just sit there happy to remain stationary. They also find sweet-smelling, aromatic fragrances to be detestful, and recoil at them.

combat

Merga toads alternate emitting noxious gas in a chorus of belches and farts. They are not very mobile, preferring to weaken their enemies before moving in to bite and gulp with their gaping maws. They never abandon their eggs, but in the absence of those, they leap into water to flee danger.