Gastre Species in Tertara | World Anvil

Gastre

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid

Biological Traits

Gastre possess strange vine like tentacles that sprout from their back. These vines are used to strangle and shred their victims as they are lined with poisonous thorns. They also have strange chitin like growth across their body forming an armor of sorts, with spiked portions on their back. Finally they also possess razor sharp claws, and are said to emit a bone chilling screech that can drive victims mad with terror.

Genetics and Reproduction

It is said they are born of forests and swamps cursed with dark magic, or created by evil druids.

Growth Rate & Stages

Unkwon

Ecology and Habitats

Forests and swamps said to be cursed by dark or evil magicks.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Strangely it seems they can go for long periods of time without eating, bringing up the horrifying realization that perhaps they eat their victims not out of need, but desire.

Behaviour

They eat their victims, and typically wait till people wander into their territory before attacking them.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Featureless aside from some spiks and their great maw of jagged teeth that rend the flesh of their victims.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Seem to be native to Red Ravens Rock, but evil druids have in the past moved them across the sea to Nilush, where they seemed to escape and congregate in dark forests. Can be found in Vebastonne, Ashenfeld, and Neundorf.

Average Intelligence

Unkown, but seem at least semi-sapient.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Gastre possess no eyes, and yet they seem to be able to perfectly see their surroundings, possibly due to some sort of magical ability
Lifespan
Unkown
Average Height
8-9ft tall
Average Physique
Large and bulky
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Typically greenish and other forest and swamp like colors.
Geographic Distribution