Black viper (Serpensnebular lunaticus)  

Commonly referred to as moon snakes, these creatures inhabit misty, dark forests and primarily hunt during the day, as their camouflage is less effective at night. They possess luminescent patches on their skin that only shine under the moonlight. This unique trait makes their skin a highly sought-after luxury commodity, mostly for mages and alchemists. Catching them is no easy feat, as their venom can be deadly even in small doses. Furthermore, their high intelligence allows them to choose their battles wisely, ensuring their survival in the wild. Those unfortunate enough to be bitten by black vipers do not always meet their demise, as antidotes are relatively common in the area where they reside, albeit for the right price.

Appearance: Adult males of these creatures measure approximately 7 feet (2.5 meter) in length and are no thicker than a man’s arm. They belong to the mistborn Serpensnebular family, which explains their notably muscular build. Their skin is adorned with scales that exhibit a stunning opalescent sheen when exposed to moonlight. Their heads are only slightly larger than the thickest part of their bodies, with striking white eyes that feature many green, purple or blue irises.

Statistics: B3 S2 M1 W1 L10 Ev8 D6

Skills: Stealth +4, Athletics +2, Speed +2, Perception +2

Abilities:

• Constriction – When black viper lands attack on an enemy instead of biting they can try to wrap themself around the target. It gains +3 to Athletics for future opposing checks. If it wins, the enemy is immobile and can only try to escape. Black viper is also immobile but all attacks against it have a chance to hit the enemy. Each turn it lands one attack on the enemy until they escape or the snake is defeated.

• Venomous bite – Whenever an attack inflicts damage, it also introduces a poisonous effect to the target. The afflicted individual must make a Decay Resistance check with a difficulty of 7. Failing this check results in them suffering an extra D6 damage. Subsequent to the battle, they must make another Decay Resistance check for each prior failure. Should any of these checks be unsuccessful, they will lose 1 maximum Life point per hour until they obtain an antidote.