Dead Fish «Herkel»
Creature Metadata
- Reported By
- James M. Ward and Gary Jaquet
- Source
- 1st Edition
- Role
- Monster
- Base Stock
- Piranha
- MCC Stat Block
- Herkel 'Dead Fish' (5d6 (17)): Init -2; atk bite melee -2 (1d6-3); AC 11; HD 2D7 hp 8 each; MV Swim 30' ; 1d20; SV Fort -3, Ref -3, Will -2
- Mutations
- (P) Poison Scales I18
Combat & Physical Stats
- Number Appearing
- 5d6
- Morale
- 15
- Hit Dice
- HD 2D7
- Armor
- 1 (AC 11)
- Size
- Small 0.5m
- Movement
- MV Swim 30'
- Attack
- Bite melee -2 (1d6-3)
Ability Scores
- MS:
- 5
- PS:
- 2
- IN:
- 2
- DX:
- 2
- CH:
- 2
- CN:
- 3
Ecology & Logistics
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Organization
- School
- Activity Cycle
- Day
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- River, Lakes
- Tech Level
- 0 - 0
- Artifacts
- None
Description (Initial Observations): The herkel is a small (half-meter long) fish similar to the piranha, but found in temperate and tropical climates throughout Gamma Terra. It has a relatively flat body and a large mouth full of sharp, tearing teeth. They hunt in schools and devour anything edible in the water with them. They are only 1/2 a meter in length, their bite is quite dangerous since over a third of their length is taken up by teeth and mouth.
Behavior & Society
- Reactions
- No known interactions
- Behavior
- Herkels secrete a contact Poison I18 that make them dangerous to touch. If a large amount of blood is present in the water, there is a 30% chance that the group will break into a feeding frenzy. They will attack the closest living creature, including other Herkels, and they pass all Morale checks.
- Repair & Healing
- Behavior not recorded
- Society
- Herkel are found in freshwater rivers and lakes throughout Gamma Terra. They migrate frequently so as not to deplete their food sources.
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