Deathfish «Barl Nep»
Creature Metadata
- Reported By
- James M. Ward and Gary Jaquet
- Source
- 1st Edition
- Role
- Monster - Harvestable
- Base Stock
- Catfish
- MCC Stat Block
- Barl Nep 'Deathfish' (1d4 (2)): Init +3; atk bite melee +2 (1d4); AC 16; HD 7D7 hp 28 each; MV Swim 60' ; 1d20; SV Fort -2, Ref -1, Will -3
- Mutations
- (P) Radioactive Oil (I18)
Combat & Physical Stats
- Number Appearing
- 1d4
- Morale
- 7
- Hit Dice
- HD 7D7
- Armor
- 6 (AC 16)
- Size
- Medium 1.5 Meter Length
- Movement
- MV Swim 60'
- Attack
- Bite melee +2 (1d4)
Ability Scores
- MS:
- 3
- PS:
- 11
- IN:
- 2
- DX:
- 7
- CH:
- 2
- CN:
- 5
Ecology & Logistics
- Frequency
- Common
- Organization
- Unknown
- Activity Cycle
- Unknown
- Diet
- Unknown
- Habitat
- Lakes and Rivers
- Tech Level
- 0 - 0
- Artifacts
- None
Description (Initial Observations): The barl nep is a mutant form of catfish that can attain a length of up to a meter and a half. Their scales are completely black and their heads are blunt and equipped with "whiskers" they use to help gather food.
Behavior & Society
- Reactions
- No known interactions
- Behavior
- Once per day the fish can excrete an Intensity 18 radioactive oil that covers 9 meters. The slick will last 10 minutes. If the fish is killed before it uses the oil, the oil may be extracted and carried in a lead-lined container as a Intensity 12 Radioactive oil.
- Repair & Healing
- Behavior not recorded
- Society
- Barl nep are found in freshwater rivers, ponds, and lakes, prefering relatively calm, shallow water where it can bottom-feed on small plants and animals. They tend to be solitary, although they're sometimes found in pairs. If a barl nep is caught and killed before releasing its radioactive oil, it can be extracted from its body with a successful skill check. Barl nep are considered a delicacy in some parts of Gamma Terra, provided they're properly prepared.
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