Giant Squid
A giant squid was a rare, gargantuan, and powerful squid.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
These squids were similar to the standard mollusks that posed no threat to society. Giant squids, however, were dangerous hunters, and would attack anything they encountered, even ships. Giant squids were protected by a hard shell, but were vulnerable in other areas, and have ten powerful tentacles.
Ecology and Habitats
Giant squids, though deadly predators, sometimes fell victim to hungry cachalot whales. They had no need to hunt in groups, and only ventured alone.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Giant squid sepia was a very common material component in spells, particularly those that involved language, detection, and reading. It was used in erase, message, detect magic, read magic, and comprehend languages. The archmage, Asmiak, noted in the Book of the Silver Talon that darkness, 15' radius had a reduced duration when a material component was replaced by giant squid sepia. Such giant squids could be summoned by the summon monster IX spell.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Giant squids were excellent and fast swimmers, and able to jet away at extremely quick speeds.
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