Off the Coast Fauna

The rare creatures of the Idalosian oceans, Oscillus, and the Iulure Islands can be found in this compilation. Unless specified, these animals can be self moderated.

Brinefish

Credit: Rei

Location: Idalos Oceans

Appearance: The Brinefish is a common deep sea fish with slick and rubbery skin thats colored in drab shades to blend in with rocks and seaweed. They have large mouths that open to reveal needle-like teeth that are sharp and used for shredding the smaller fish they prey upon. They boast sharp spiny barbs on the trunks of their body that they catch up in seaweed to help them blend in with the surroundings. They can grow in lengths from twelve feet to the goliath size of thirty feet. Legends say that the most ancient of the fish can grow to 1,000 lbs if they can avoid a fisherman, but the average weight of this giant fish is usually around 400-600 lbs.

Habitat: The habitat of The Brinefish is mostly deep sea, drifting only towards the surface if the hunt requires them to. They are a common fish and can be found all throughout the Idalos oceans but, as they were aptly named, they are generally found in higher concentrations around the areas traversed by the city of Blackbrine.

Lifespan and Development: The longest lived Brinefish was believed to be 37 arcs old, though the legends of seafarers say that the goliath fish could very possibly live from 50-100 arcs. Male fish become sexually mature at 5-6 arcs of age and female slightly later at 6-7 arcs. They are known to form spawning groups of 100 fish or more when it comes time to lay their clutches. When the fish hatch they are expected to fend for themselves.

Diet: Brinefish are opportunistic hunters and choose to prey on slow moving and bottom feeding species. Crab is one of their main choices to eat, though smaller fish are also on the menu as well. Their needle-like teeth are perfect to shred meat. They make a bloody mess when they eat. They are lazy hunters and you will not find them chasing fast swimming species.

Temperament: Brinefish might be aggressive in their opportunistic hunting, but they are not aggressive towards people or species of fish that are larger than them. That is not to say that they cannot be provoked to self-defense if a person or fish goes after them.

Abilities: The barbs on the fish's sides that catch and tangle up seaweed and conceal them from their prey is their prime ability. The other, being the needle-like teeth, large and perfect for shredding.

Marra Iluna

Created By: Djinn

Location: Ocean around Augiery

Weight: 600 pounds

Length: 24 feet

Purpose: N/A

Habitat: Found in the seawater around Augiery and Sarraski, the Marra Iluna prefers the deep water far below the surface. Only coming to the lit surfaces to feed, the Marra Iluna is easily spotted due to its massive size and the ability to sap all light from the area around it.

Lifespan and Development: Like most fish, the Marra Iluna is born in the water, and remains there. Born the size of a bass, they grow immensely in the first two seasons of their lives. After quickly reaching their average size (24 feet in length, 600 lbs), the Marra Iluna's growth slows considerably. They are born with razor sharp teeth, and as they grow, they go through six sets. Upon reaching sexual maturity, they gain the ability to absorb the light around them.

Diet: As most oceanic predators do, the Marra Iluna feeds on smaller fish and saltwater eels. Occasionally, should a sailor fall overboard, the Marra Iluna will emerge from the depths quickly, a shadow with an infinite maw.

Temperament: Exceedingly aggressive and territorial, the Marra Iluna has been known to attack any and all creatures that make it into their habitats. Anything that disturbs its calm waters will draw the shadowy shark, and it isn't unheard of for the largest of the species to attack and sink ships.

Abilities: Incredibly fast, the Marra Iluna is able to reach speeds of up to 50 MPH in the water, capable of doing serious damage with the velocity when it hits its prey and ships. Additionally, the Marra Iluna has the ability to absorb the light around it, surrounding itself in inky darkness. Plenty of sailors have noted the growing blackness of the water with dread before being attacked by a Marra Iluna.