Barrel Mimic

Dicey Dangers, Primordial Periodical

Game by Joel Hills

Barrel Mimic

A Barrel Mimic is a devious creature that disguises itself as a common wooden barrel, lurking in storage areas, cellars, and warehouses where adventurers or unsuspecting individuals might pass by. At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary, unassuming container, complete with weathered wood and metal bands. However, upon closer inspection, the telltale signs of a mimic begin to reveal themselves: a subtle glisten of a false surface, slight breathing movements, or an almost imperceptible shifting of its shape.

When an unsuspecting victim approaches and attempts to open or move the barrel, the mimic springs into action. Its wooden exterior peels away, revealing a gaping maw lined with sharp, jagged teeth and a long, prehensile tongue. The mimic's sticky, adhesive body ensures that once it has latched onto its prey, escape is nearly impossible. Its powerful limbs, which can morph from the barrel's surface, are capable of crushing and restraining even the strongest of adventurers.

The Barrel Mimic is a master of ambush, using its perfect camouflage to catch its prey off guard. It has the uncanny ability to blend into its surroundings, making it a persistent threat in any area where barrels and containers are commonplace. Adventurers must remain vigilant, as a single moment of inattention could lead to a deadly encounter with this shape-shifting predator.

Barrel Mimic							Health 3
Reaction	Battle to the death
Attack	3 +Cleave	0	0	0	0	0	1
	Threat: Roll a 1d6 on a 6 Barrel Mimic make a Big Bite attack +3 White die attack
Defence	3 +Brace	0	0	0	0	0	1
	Threat: None
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