Rúcima

The Rúcima is a massive, demonic spider creature that is larger than two fully grown horses. It has the ability to attract its prey by imitating the bodies of its earlier victims. To do this, it transforms an angler-like antenna on its head, which it can shape and manipulate to take on the appearance of a human or animal body. The Rúcima's transformation is incredibly lifelike, making it difficult for even the most seasoned adventurers to distinguish it from a real body.
In addition to being able to imitate the bodies of previous victims, the Rúcima can also mimic their voices and mannerisms. It is highly intelligent and often prowls the outskirts of forests and caves, luring its victims in by creating the illusion of a helpless person in need of rescue before striking. Its attacks are swift and deadly, and it is known to be a fearsome predator that few have survived encountering.
The Rúcima prefers to hunt in the outskirts of forests or in dark caves, where it can hide and wait for its prey to come to it. It has a highly developed sense of smell, which it uses to track down potential victims. Once it has found a suitable target, it will use its ability to mimic voices to lure them in, often pretending to be a lost child or a loved one in distress.
The Rúcima is an intelligent creature, and it uses its intelligence to its advantage when hunting. It is patient and methodical, often waiting for hours or even days before striking. Once it has captured its prey, it will inject them with a potent venom that paralyzes them and leaves them helpless. It will then wrap them up in silk and take them back to its lair to feed.
Encounters with the Rúcima are rare, as the creature is elusive and tends to avoid populated areas. However, those who do cross paths with the creature rarely live to tell the tale. The people of Modren tell stories of the Rúcima to their children as a cautionary tale, warning them to stay away from dark forests and caves where the creature might be lurking.

Nursery Rhyme about the Rúcima:

In the depths of the woods, so dark and wild,

The Rúcima waits for a curious child.

It sings with voices of those it devoured,

With eyes so red and with webs empowered.

Its long legs stretch out like branches of trees,

And the spider lures you with cries of unease.

Don't be fooled by its charming facade,

For in its web, it will make you its prize.

Beware the Rúcima's angler-like lure,

For it can transform into something impure.

Its deadly fangs and venom so vile,

Will make you shiver and scream for a while.

So listen well to this warning I sing,

And stay away from the woods in the spring.

Or the Rúcima will take you away,

And you'll be lost forever and a day.