Swamp Leviathan (animal)
Found in the Konijkmener marshes, the Swamp Leviathan is a massive eel-like monster. It is reputed to have the power to compel all manner of creatures, and unfortunate humans, to enter its domain and serve it as slave beings. The powerful Magic that grants the creature its control over minds instils fear in all who wander the Konijkmener swamps, and few travellers find the rumours to be untrue.
My party creep up into the swamp, aware that its creatures are watching us. The glazed eyes of the water rats around me remind me that the Swamp Leviathan lurks beneath my feet, waiting for the right moment to strike. I try to remind myself that I am the hunter, but the sight of a thousand eyes watching me from all around is disheartening.
The spear in my hand begins to shake, but I steady myself and take a few more steps. The creatures around me step forth too, waiting to see my intentions. The leviathan will raise itself eventually, to claim or kill me, and then I will drive my spear into its monstrous red eyes. It may be a fantasy to think that such a creature could be felled, but I will be a legend if I succeed.
The ground beneath my feet begins to shake and the waters begin to part in waves. The Swamp Leviathan is coming, and I must prepare myself to kill the creature.