Crab rider

These beasts responds to the calls of dying Merrow and other evil aquatic creatures.

The Rider is covered in dark shroud that covers it head to toe. It is unknown whether or not it is apart of the creature or whether its a sort of clothing. It is a humanoid beast, with two arms and legs, and a bipedal stance. It has five fingers, bright, glowing eyes that shine through its shrouds. The Beast wields a serrated spearing its right hand that it uses to impale its victims

The Crab Mount is similar to a Japanese spider crab, only thrice the size. The Crab has four long, flexible, legs on each side of its body, and two large pincers on its front. These pincers are very strong, being able to rip tool out of someones hand, as well as easily severe a human head. The legs are fast and agile, being able to navigate down stairs and move around in seconds. The ends are sharp and can pierce skin, as well and being able to balance on small poles. The Crab can knock down opponents with ease and can beat any close range foe.

The Crab has many spikes protruding from its lower back, which the Rider uses to hurl at its attackers. This is shown to be a very effective method of dispatching the Beasts adversaries, as it it can throw many at a time. These spikes are a at least 1.5 feet or roughly half a meter long and are extremely sharp, cutting right through bone. These spikes are the Beasts only long range attacks, making them incredible useful. The Beast uses this attack many times during the battle. This makes it dangerous to be out in the open with a ranged weapon, as you are a threat and may be killed early.

The Crab riders usually attack in groups of 3 or 4 but in severe cases they can take down any boat in groups of 30.

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