Slime Moulds (sage study)
Slime Moulds is a sage study in the field of Animal Life, describing a collection of monsters and creatures that fit into three large categories: slimes & moulds, which spread outwards from a source, producing a large bulk that will 'grow' over floors, walls and ceilings, typically in subterranean locations; metamorphs, capable of some mobility, comprised of tiny creatures that will reform themselves into solid shapes or 'limbs' in order to attack and consume prey; and puddings, oozes & jellies, that do not harden their bodies (ranging from semi-liquid to gelatinous), attacking prey by producing enzymes or acids that consumes flesh and other materials, among other effects.
Contents
The origin of many creatures is related to humanoid activities. With old mines; the manner of extraction of ore from rock creates dust, grit and slag, which is a sort of offal for jellies, puddings and oozes. Once a mine has been closed for fifty years or so, these creatures will emerge from the muck, born from it, then continue to feed until the natural diminishing food supply for them runs out ... which can take a millenia or so.
Sage Abilities
Amateur Status
- Detect Slime: improves forewarning through scent recognition of puddings, oozes and jellies when they approach.
- Identify Slime: allows distinction between different forms (jelly, ooze, slime, etc.) and species, enabling knowledge of the danger presented.
