Basilisk
Making eye contact with a dangerous beast
is the last thing you want to do, doubly
so if that beast is a Basilisk. Once a part of you
has been turned to stone, there’s no getting away
from this terrifying beast.
The Basilisks were among the numerous creatures that
underwent monstrification due to the influence of the Eternal
Empire and that developed new traits. These reptile-like
beings have reinforced scales, and their gaze can temporarily
turn others into stone. This ability has caused Basilisks to
develop poor eyesight, which is why they rely on other senses
to find their prey. Objects turned to stone eventually return to
their original form, and Basilisks use this to their advantage.
Their strong jaws allow them to devour stone and break it
down, after which the prey is returned to its original form, and
the raw nutrients are absorbed.
Basilisk’s eye is a valuable ingredient and has many uses, from
rituals to potions to curses. Both the Lamia and the forces of
Chaos that reside in the Desert of Kartagis often hunt these
creatures for their eyes. Some confident adventurers also venture
into the desert in order to hunt them, although not many make
it back.
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