Vrugg: Difference between revisions

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Type
The vrugg.
Species Reference
Species Arcanogram Species Arcanogram

Average size	13' above ground 396 cm above ground
Average weight	3,100 lbs 1,406 kg
Abomination
Spawning Myth
When one resists temptation
Notable Individuals
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Summary

A sessile creature which attracts pray using illusions tailored to their individual desires. Sometimes colloquially referred to as “Quelsh-eaters.”

Physiology

The vrugg consists of a triangular, jaw-like protrusion of carapace that juts vertically from the ground. A puckered sphincter at its base leads to a subterranean digestive system. The creature is large, immobile, and difficult to destroy.

Habitat

Vruggs are primarily found near places where one might resist temptation.

Reproduction

Vruggs are not known to reproduce biologically, and seem to simply appear near places of resisted temptation.

Behavior

Vruggs lie dormant until a potential victim wanders close enough to triggers their illusive magic. This could produce a convincing vision of anything - a secret sexual desire, promises of power, an endless feast - whatever might lure its prey within range. Once in position, the jaw will snap shut, trapping the victim and swallowing them down into their underground stomach.

Diet

Anything it can lure into range.

Common Uses

No conventional use, as they are hard to cultivate or move.

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 |myth=When one resists temptation
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-|summary=A sessile creature which attracts pray using tantalizing illusions tailored to their individual desires. Sometimes colloquially called “Quelsh-eaters.”
+|summary=A sessile creature which attracts pray using illusions tailored to their individual desires. Sometimes colloquially referred to as “Quelsh-eaters.”
-|physiology=A large, jaw-like carapace that juts vertically above ground with a sphincter at its base which leads to its subterranean digestive system and other organs.
+|physiology=The vrugg consists of a triangular, jaw-like protrusion of carapace that juts vertically from the ground. A puckered sphincter at its base leads to a subterranean digestive system. The creature is large, immobile, and difficult to destroy.
-|habitat=Vruggs are primarily found in the forests and swamps surrounding the city. The Cult of Quelsh is said to have difficulties with vruggs in the vicinity of places they tend to gather for longer periods.
+|habitat=Vruggs are primarily found near places where one might resist temptation.
-|reproduction=Vruggs are not known to reproduce and seem to simply appear in regions where they are commonly found.
+|reproduction=Vruggs are not known to reproduce biologically, and seem to simply appear near places of resisted temptation.
-|behavior=Vruggs lie relatively dormant until a nearby potential victim triggers their illusive magics to conjure images and attempt to lure the prey closer. Once in range the upper, jaw-like portion will snap shut, trapping the victim and slowly drawing them through its sphincter and into its digestive tract below ground.
+|behavior=Vruggs lie dormant until a potential victim wanders close enough to triggers their illusive magic. This could produce a convincing vision of anything - a secret sexual desire, promises of power, an endless feast - whatever might lure its prey within range. Once in position, the jaw will snap shut, trapping the victim and swallowing them down into their underground stomach.
-|diet=Anything that wanders into range of their “jaws.”
+|diet=Anything it can lure into range.
-|use=No conventional use, but some mages are rumored to try to encourage their growth for security purposes.
+|use=No conventional use, as they are hard to cultivate or move.
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