Reaper Rat

Nothing attracts a mischief of Reaper Rats like the horrid, putrid scent of decay.

These creatures scour the area near their underground homes for - what they consider to be - a nice, decaying meal. The older, the better. Though they aren’t afraid of a lengthy trek if they catch the scent of something good to eat.

The worst part about these rodents? Where there’s one, there’s always more right around the corner.

Striding down the widow’s path I see a Reaper Rat.

Feasting on my father’s bones, till nice and plump and fat.

Begone! I shout, I kick and scream until it runs away.

But warning cries mean little when its friends come out to play.

— A children’s nursery rhyme

Rat or Reaper?

Reaper Rats can be difficult to distinguish from common variety rats, especially at a glance. Brown fur and a sandy underbelly, average in size, complete with a slim, pink tail. You would have to get quite close in order to get a look at any distinctive features.

For example, the claws of the Reaper Rat. Small and hidden (unless feasting on decaying matter or attacking something) you might not notice at first that their claws are the colour of obsidian. The prevailing myth is that generations ago, their claws were stained with the decay they so eagerly devoured, and that over time they evolved so that their claws appeared permanently stained. A tall tale, if you are a person of science, but one that is nonetheless used to scare children.

Before you start...

This icon is an indicator of graphic content. This can include strong language, gore, and adult or sensitive topics. In some instances, the graphic content will be blurred. You can view this content at your own discretion. All articles that contain this type of content are tagged graphic-content.

This icon is an indicator of spoilers. This can include information such as hidden plot points, secret character info, and in general anything that you would not necessarily learn without reading stories based in Amalgia. All articles that contain this type of content are tagged contains-spoilers.

*If you see these warnings displayed in an article, you can hover over them for more information.

---

Habitats

Reaper Rats like to spend their time burrowed in small, underground cavern networks. These networks can be home to up to 150 rats at any given time.

Typically, they live in mild climates. Extreme heat and cold bothers them, but not enough to dissuade them from coming out of their home for a tasty meal. In fact, Reaper Rats will risk almost anything if the scent of decay is in the air - even if it means they might perish.