[p]In
Frosthaven, you’ll be testing your skills against an array of menacing enemies. It’s time to shine the spotlight on them, so you can learn more about them and increase your chances of survival out there in the cold!
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Prepare to face off against the
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Don't be scared of the
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The
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Meet the Beasts of the Northern Range[/h3]
The lands north of the Copperneck and Imperial Mountains are home to an astonishing variety of creatures - some found nowhere else in the known world, others familiar species that have adapted with remarkable tenacity to the brutal conditions of the far North. Those beasts that do endure here tend to be among the hardiest and most aggressive of their kind; survival in this climate demands nothing less.
Unfortunately, these same unforgiving conditions make the proper study of northern fauna exceptionally difficult. Extreme cold, erratic weather, and the scarcity of safe observation sites mean that our knowledge remains fragmentary at best. Many species have yet to be catalogued, and the behavior, life cycles, and ecological roles of even the more commonly sighted creatures remain only partially understood.
Nevertheless, what little has been recorded paints a picture of an ecosystem shaped by relentless competition, scarce resources, and the constant pressure of predation. Continued study may one day allow us to classify and comprehend these remarkable beasts fully - provided, of course, that the researchers survive their encounters long enough to write them down.
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Piranha Pig (Porcifera vorax)[/h3]
Among the most well-known inhabitants of the Biting Sea,
Porcifera vorax - colloquially called the Piranha Pig - holds a place of unusual prominence. This notoriety is due not only to its aggressive temperament but, more importantly, to its remarkable culinary value. The meat of the Piranha Pig, rich in omega-3 oils and uniquely flavored by the mineral composition of the Biting Sea and the creature’s mixed marine-terrestrial diet, is considered a delicacy across the Empire. Its trade forms a substantial portion of Frosthaven’s commerce. Few visitors leave without trying a cut, and fewer still can afford more than one.
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Habitat and Physiology[/h3]
Piranha Pigs are amphibious predators, capable of surviving on land for up to a week depending on subspecies. On land, they locomote using four short but powerfully muscled limbs. These legs may look comically short, but they allow for surprisingly strong leaps, and combined with their elongated, streamlined bodies - well suited for aquatic life - they can cover distance faster than most people expect.
In the water they are even more dangerous - quick, agile, and hard to trap. Traditional nets work only if the timing is perfect, and bait lines rarely last long before being shredded.
The species possesses 24 knife-like teeth, all designed for rending flesh. Wounds inflicted by a Piranha Pig are typically deep, ragged, and slow to close - even with skilled medical attention - posing significant danger to both prey and careless fishermen.
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Behavior and Hunting Patterns[/h3]
Piranha Pigs are schooling animals, and their hunts are typically coordinated affairs. Members of a school work in rapid succession, overwhelming prey with a flurry of bites that prevent escape and induce rapid blood loss. The collective frenzy of a feeding school is considered one of the more dangerous natural phenomena in the Biting Sea.
On the rare occasions a lone Piranha Pig hunts alone, it shows a different sort of patience: it will wound a larger creature, then shadow it from a distance, waiting for it to weaken before moving in for the final strike. Hunters who have seen this behavior firsthand insist the creature knows exactly what it’s doing.
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Notes for Those Who Wish to Catch One[/h3]
Your best chance of capturing a Piranha Pig is during one of its trips onto land, when it wanders ashore to search for shoreline prey. However, even on land, caution is required; their speed and ferocity remain considerable.
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Lightning Eel (Electrophorus glacialis)[/h2]
Another highly valued - and just as dangerous - inhabitant of the Biting Sea is
Electrophorus glacialis, commonly known as the Lightning Eel. While less prominent in trade than the Piranha Pig, it is nonetheless prized for its meat and oil, and feared for the difficulty and risk involved in harvesting it.
The Lightning Eel’s name is entirely literal. While these eels are capable of extremely rapid movement in water, their most notable trait is their ability to generate powerful electrical discharges. These are used both to incapacitate prey and to defend against larger predators. Such discharges are far from minor deterrents; recorded encounters suggest shocks strong enough to leave even a fully grown Algox stunned and helpless.
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Habitat and Physiology[/h3]
Lightning Eels possess long, smooth bodies that are exceptionally difficult to grip, making physical capture hazardous even before their electrical defenses are considered. Fishermen report that traditional nets and lines can be used, but only with exceptional care and extensive preparation.
Though fully aquatic by preference, Lightning Eels demonstrate a surprising tolerance for time spent out of water. While their movement on dry land is slow and awkward, they can survive for extended periods and are capable of short, sudden lunges by violently flexing their elongated bodies. Given access to another pool of water - even a shallow one - they regain full mobility almost immediately.
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Behavior and Defensive Traits[/h3]
What distinguishes the Lightning Eel from other dangerous marine fauna is its apparent ability to discharge ambient lightning elemental energy into the surrounding water. When threatened or hunting, the eel seems capable of drawing this dispersed energy back into itself and releasing it in a concentrated, stunning electrical burst.
This process is often preceded by a low, rising hum or buzzing in the water - a warning sign that experienced hunters treat as an immediate signal to withdraw.
Once released, the electrical shock radiates through the surrounding water, stunning prey and potential threats alike. This makes any engagement in confined or flooded environments especially dangerous.
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Unusual Encounters[/h3]
Under ordinary circumstances, Lightning Eels would remain a concern primarily for fishermen and coastal patrols. However, sightings far from the shoreline have been reliably linked to Lurker Wavethrowers, who are known to hurl large volumes of seawater across the battlefield - sometimes with Lightning Eels carried within.
While stranded eels are slow and vulnerable, their ability to leap or wriggle into nearby pools means they should never be dismissed as harmless.
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Notes for Those Who Wish to Catch One[/h3]
Any attempt to harvest a Lightning Eel should be treated as a contest of speed and awareness. Keep all senses alert - and if you hear the rising hum, retreat immediately and put as much distance between yourself and the water as possible.
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