Slaugeist Profundis spiritus ("Abysmal Spirit") Who needs seahorses? This large sub-gastropod is a commonly used riding animal by the Gillian race. Slaugeists are part of the solariformes ("Solar-Users") group. Unlike most of their star brethren, their solar energy is barely used, mainly providing a source of light for their limited vision. As such, they can last for days without sunlight in depths most creatures would dare not attempt to enter. Preferably, Slaugeists skid across the seafloor instead of swimming, as it requires less energy to remain afloat. The Gillian's trek onto land proved successful for these lumbering giants, as their amphibious nature plops them down on their belly on land as it did on the seafloor. Having such a slow, dimwitted lifestyle resulted in the Slaugeists having low metabolisms. A single meal can last a Slaugeist weeks on end without food. Their primary diet consists of sea algae/grass and Pebejellies, of which their Gillian caretakers provide them with. Other food sources include other soft-bodied invertebrates that the creature catches with its large limbs. This diet and slow star cycle for a solariforme has guaranteed a long life for the Slaugeist species, longest recorded alive being 1000 years. While no way aggressive, Slaugeists will not hesitate to batter enemies with its large frontal limbs. The power of which is said to be equivalent to being hit by a grizzly bear's paws. Some Gillian owners have trained their mounts to perform a short range ramming attack, although it drains their strength much more quickly. It isn't favored to kill a Slaugeist, as like all other solariformes, their stars explode on death. But if such a case were to find a dead Slaugeist, one would find a plentiful supply of congealed fat reserves and aged meat. Related Suggestions: Gillians Pebejellies Sandemos Frostmaw Based off a conversation I had in the Starbound IRC yesterday. It's based on a dragon slug, but on a much larger scale. Sprites coming soon! Comments?
ANGLER FISH SLUG THINGY FTW! That thing is awesome. I'd be so happy if the Gillians and this appeared in-game, because they fit Starbound so well!
My only concern is if you manege to tame it how will you be able to move it planet-wise otherwise great idea love all of your creations
Another amazing work Dragonith! I really enjoy seeing all of the wonderful creatures you create.:alien:
Well, seeing as aside from being able to be tamed and trained, there hasn't really been much coverage regarding pet transportation. Slaugeists are able to move onto land, so I'd assume the same factor for other land pets would apply to these guys as well. It's fairly big, definitely larger than its real life counterpart. I'll give a more precise measurement when I finish its sprite.
Awesome! But i can`t stop thinking this looks kinda like a type of sea slug due to the legs, color, and the tail looking alike. (though I forgot the name of the slug) Did you used it for inspiration?
Ha! You're completely right. I should get to finishing those. xD Er...yeah. I mentioned in the description that I based it off a dragon slug.
Epic as always It reminds me of this little and super cute pokemon-like creature here Edit: Oh,wait,this is the slug you were talking about...
