Vessa

Vessa are a unique and enigmatic type of beast found in the world of Arvandor. Inhabiting large sinkholes across the plains of Aela and the deserts of Sar, Vessa pose a significant threat to both creatures and critters.

= Formation and Growth =

Vessa do not appear often, but pose a siginificant threat when they do. They form when a large amount of critters or creatures die near a swamp or some other large muddied water body.

Vessa grow by absorbing living creatures, assimilating their biomass and increasing their own size. This process enables them to create massive sinkholes, which are accompanied by an eerie, low-pulsating song that can be heard for kilometers in the larger examples. The song produced by the Vessa has a unique and deadly effect, as any creature that hears it is immediately teleported inside the Vessa itself.

= Internal Structure =

The inside of a Vessa is a nightmarish landscape filled with vesicles of acid, immense boney structures adorned with sharp teeth, and various unidentifiable organic formations, all floating within a vast void. No creature has ever returned from the inside of a Vessa, making it one of the most feared Beasts in Arvandor.

= Cultural Impact and Speculation =

The mysterious and deadly nature of the Vessa has led to much speculation and folklore among the inhabitants of Arvandor. Tales of those who have disappeared upon hearing the Vessa's song are passed down through generations, often accompanied by warnings to avoid the sinkholes and to be wary of the creature's haunting melody.

Some believe that the Vessa may serve as a gateway to another realm or a hidden source of power, while others view them as a manifestation of the darker aspects of the world's magic. Regardless of the truth behind these theories, the Vessa remains a potent symbol of the dangers and enigmas that await those who venture into the untamed regions of Arvandor.