Blood Eel

The Blood Eel, the mysterious creature of Eel Cook Harbor. They are a delicious staple of Holdt and a common sight in the kitchen. They have been studied for decades on all the mysteries they have to offer yet little is known about their full life cycle.

Basic Information

Anatomy

• The eels have been reported to have as few as 2 arms and as many as 15 arms. The total number of arms possible is unknown.
• They have 3 rows of 20+ teeth with a sharp beak at the back of the mouth.
• They have no visible eyes.
• They have 6-10 pockets down their body that seem to be a sensory organ.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The eels are not shy of being cannibals, they are known to eat the weak and the sick within their schools as well as the weak and sick of other species. They are most commonly seen eating sorts of unhealthy and dying creatures, they rarely attack healthy and uninjured creatures unless they are in a blood frenzy.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Almost every part of the eel is used, the meat is very tender and has a high protein content. The bones and teeth have been used in powered forms, often used in healing potions and medicinal ointments. Even the saliva of the eels have been collected for the development of water breathing potions.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The have solely been found in Eel Cook Harbor. They have been raised in captivity, but only if the tank took water from Eel Cook Harbor. They seem to die with all other tested water types.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The creatures seem to feel the sensations that others do within ~30ft or so. They have been observed to act much like a hive mind in larger schools and seem to show rudimentary intelligence. The pockets that line their body are super sensitive to pressure changes and vibrations within the water, allowing them to pin-point the location of moving targets with astounding accuracy. Its unknown if they have a super sense of smell or if they can taste trace amounts of substances in water, but blood seems to send them into a feeding frenzy.

Lifespan

Unkown

Average Weight

10lbs-30lbs

Average Length

3ft-4ft

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The skin is actually translucent, the bright pink and crimson coloring is actually the internal organs of the Eel.