quag bleaker

Quadrupedal insectoids that live in droves, dwelling in swamps throughout Eem. Quag bleakers favor meat, using their long, sharp proboscises to spear fish, leeches, and insects, though they often devour lily pads and river moss for sustenance. They are identifiable by a distinct, deafening chitter, likened to a thousand knives scratching over a giant chalkboard before being tossed into a burning dynamite factory.

Names: Flitterback, Old Bleeter, Snagglespear, Death Chirper

abilities

Chittering Cacophony

Once every 2 rounds, three or more quag bleakers may emit a dreadful screech against Close and Nearby targets (+1 Attack for each additional quag bleaker above 3). On a 6+ Hit, the targets are DEAFENED and STUNNED (Vitality Check to resist).

Bleaker Beak

Twice every Combat, may negate a Counterattack.

vulnerabilities

Quag bleakers have fragile, vestigial wings that are very sensitive. If damaged, they suffer sensory overload and flee.

combat

Quag bleakers are not particularly agile, relying on their deafening chitter to disorient their prey. They alternate this Chittering Cacophony so that ideally it can be done every round. And they surround their foes in an attempt to keep anyone from fleeing as they strike with their wiry proboscises.

crafting

Bleaker Blade (Crafting 🔨) Components: Bleaker Beak + 6 Materials. Effect: Magnificent scimitar [parry].