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'''Septaceans''' are large, tentacled sea monsters which inhabit the deeps of the [[oceans]]. Little more than flat black globs of slime, seven fleshy tentacles typically twitch beneath their shapeless underbellies, constantly searching for [[ships]] and other prey. Their beak-like mouths emit shrill, terrifying shrieks. | '''Septaceans''' are large, tentacled sea monsters which inhabit the deeps of the [[oceans]]. Little more than flat black globs of slime, seven fleshy tentacles typically twitch beneath their shapeless underbellies, constantly searching for [[ships]] and other prey. Their beak-like mouths emit shrill, terrifying shrieks. | ||
There are two known varieties of the squid-like septacean: red-faced and mudback. The most distinguishing feature of red-face septaceans is a patch of red around their two beady eyes. Mudback septaceans lack this crimson mask, instead taking their name from the mottled dark brown shades patterning across their backs. | There are two known varieties of the squid-like septacean: '''red-faced''' and '''mudback'''. The most distinguishing feature of red-face septaceans is a patch of red around their two beady eyes. Mudback septaceans lack this crimson mask, instead taking their name from the mottled dark brown shades patterning across their backs. | ||
One fearsome septacean is particularly famous for making its home in the dark depths of the [[Gulf of Nilakantha]]. | One fearsome septacean is particularly famous for making its home in the dark depths of the [[Gulf of Nilakantha]], while others have been known to prefer the warm waters of the [[Notic Ocean]] east of Zaphar. | ||
[[category: Sea monsters]] | [[category: Sea monsters]] | ||
[[category: Creatures of the Gulf of Nilakantha]] | [[category: Creatures of the Gulf of Nilakantha]] |
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