Dire-mudskipper

Also know as monkeyfrog and létal'éventail. This seal-sized amphibious fish is found in the Demilune estuary, living in the mud beneath the houses supported by aerial roots of giant mangroves and the cultivated root-piers. Its tail end in a sharp, fan-like fin. The animal uses its reflexive surface to attract and confuse bird-sized fireflies before striking them with its tail. Dire-mudskippers dig nests in the mud, laying eggs considered a delicacy for the above citizens. Some of the mangrove's excreted salt coats its roots as to prevent dire-mudskippers from climbing to the city level. Local courtesans use preserved fan-fins as an inconspicuous weapon.

Dire-mudskipper

Medium beast, unaligned

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Armor Class 11
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 20 ft., climb 10 ft., swim 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	14 (+2)	13 (+1)	2 (-4)	14 (+2)	8 (-1)

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Skills Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Challenge 1/2

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• Amphibious. The dire-mudskipper can breathe air and water.
• Standing Leap. The dire-mudskipper's long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.

ACTIONS

1. Bladed fan. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage.
2. Reflection. The dire-mudskipper reflects light in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be blinded.