FASA Creature Concept 365 Challenge Day 137
FASA 365 Day 137, Slime-web.
These things, at first glance, look like any other spider, or cob-web, and are usually dismissed and ignored just as quickly. However, upon closer inspection, you will find they are an outstretched thin sheet of slime. The visible ‘webbing’ is actually the slimes skeletal and nervous systems. Making this, the only slime, I am aware of, to possess a skeleton.
DO NOT TOUCH. The slightest touch will result in permanent adhesion.
The victims immediate instinct, to pull away, provides the creature a centrifugal force. Enabling it to fall, launch, and or attack its victim.
Attempting to wipe the creature off, hastens the spread of the slime. Not only across the wiping area, but onto the victims free hand as well.
The Slime-web; once attached, spreads across its victim, until completely sealed within. Creating a wet and slimey cocoon. Upon achieving asphyxiation (the victim stops struggling), a HIGHLY corrosive enzyme is secreted within the cocoon, liquifying the victim. Bone and all. Allowing the Slime-web to absorb and devour the victim completely.
After complete ‘digestion’, it slowly, climbs back to its perch, and waits.
Artists Note: Lets try taking a tip from ‘anime’, and pushing it… a bit.
Dungeon Survival Note: Beware of Spider webs that… ooze.
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