A vibrant, fantastical duck-like creature with green and purple feathers, a spiky crest, and a serrated beak, swimming in a dark, magical pond surrounded by reeds.

Original Creature: Avolith (Pond-Stalker) Avoliths are mischievous and territorial fey creatures that bear a strong resemblance to large mallard ducks. They are fiercely protective of their ponds and marshlands, often using their innate magic to befuddle and frighten intruders. Physical Description: An avolith has the shape of a mallard duck, but larger—roughly the size of a goose. Its feathers are a vibrant, shimmering mosaic of green, purple, and blue, making it both beautiful and unsettling to look at. The creature's feet are webbed for swimming, but they end in razor-sharp claws. Its beak is not smooth but serrated, capable of inflicting vicious wounds. Behavior: Avoliths are rarely seen in groups, preferring to operate alone or in mated pairs. They are solitary and territorial, and they view any encroachment on their marsh or pond as a direct challenge. They begin their attacks with tricks, using their mimicry to lure creatures closer with sounds of distress before launching a surprisingly aggressive physical assault. If a threat persists, they unleash their potent magical quack to induce fear and confusion. Ecology: Avoliths are carnivorous, feasting on large fish, smaller mammals, and even the occasional unsuspecting humanoid that strays too close to their domain. Their feathers and nesting sites sometimes contain traces of fey magic, and they are known to collect shiny objects, much like magpies. See more