Abaeya are monstrous eels that prey on a creature's natural tendency to be drawn toward light. Despite being relatively slow in the water, the Abaeya has no problems hunting because it has developed its own method to lure prey closer - a hypnotic pulse. Although Abaeyas are hands-off hunters, they have powerful bodies which can wrap up prey that try to escape and vicious teeth which can rip creatures to shreds. They are primarily found deep underwater in Rhymorra, their lights barely visible at night, but distinguishable from ships. 

Hypnotic Lights. An adult Abaeya has a bioluminescent esca growing out of its head which serves two purposes, to lure prey and serve as a beacon to Abaeya young. The young quickly learn to recognize the hypnotic pulse of an adult, as that signals food is on the way. 

Cruel Hunters. Abaeya prefer prey that isn't native to the water and will often use their hypnotic abilities to lure unsuspecting animals and people into the water when they come to a lake to drink, fish, or swim. Once they have a creature captivated, they will slowly retreat into deeper water until the creature drowns itself. This is particularly effective against children. 

Hatchling Environment. One reason an Abaeya prefers prey that can't breathe underwater is that a drowning creature's lungs are the perfect environment to lay eggs in. The young will start to hatch before the body heat is all gone and will eat their way out of the body in a few days - seeking out the familiar light of their parents. This act sometimes surprises fishermen when they recover a drowned body that has contained Abaeya spawn.