Namudzu

Drawing and Stats by Mouseflux, Coloration by Bryn (Blog Here), and Concept and Description by me, pinksparklesJ

A giant catfish-like MajiMonster, Namudzu are seldom observed as they tend to reside in the deepest parts of large lakes. However, when disturbed Namudzu are said to cause massive earthquakes. No one knows what disturbs them, as they are difficult to reach by humans.

Habitat

Large freshwater lakes

Diet

Namudzu will eat any aquatic life that is smaller than itself.

Grouping

Solitary.

Temperament

Aggressive when disturbed, and elusive and secretive otherwise.

Stats

Affinities

Water, Earth

Size

Huge

Attributes

Health: 6 / Strike: 4 / Protection: 11 / Magic: 2 / Discipline: 9 / Speed: 5 / Brawn: 3 / Talent: 2

Traits

Starting: Aquatic - The Monster can breathe underwater and does not treat water as difficult terrain.
Optional (Grade 2): Tremor - When this monster deals Earth damage with a technique it may use its utility action to cause creatures damaged by the technique to fall prone.

Techniques

Starting: Rock Strike, Water Rush, Anchor
Grade 1: Rift, Burrow, Strength of Tides, Premonition
Grade 2: Unyielding Form, Boulder Assault, Devour, Granite Strike, Vengeful Strike
Grade 3: Volatile Earth, Water Crash, Swell, Blindvision, Stalagmite
Grade 4: Drain, Monstrous Tail, Landslide, Riptide, Refresh
Grade 5: Medusa's Gaze, Earthquake, Tectonic Strike, Tsunami, Mountain Fury

Barred Descriptors

Horn, Wing

by Mouseflux and CausticReverie

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