Goliath Crab
  1. Creatures

Goliath Crab

Huge Beast

The Goliath Crab is a fearsome predator that dominates the rocky coastlines of the Iron Isles. It is not to be mistaken by the common Goliath Crab native to the coasts of the Dynasty which is mostly harmless. They are known for their incredible size, with some specimens growing up to 30 feet in length and weighing up to 10 tons. Their massive claws are capable of crushing rocks and tearing through the hulls of ships. Goliath Crabs are solitary creatures, preferring to carve out dens in the rocky coastlines where they can remain hidden and protected. They are extremely territorial and will fiercely defend their territory from any intruders. They are known to attack ships that come too close to their dens, using their powerful claws to drag sailors into the water.

Despite their fearsome reputation, Goliath Crabs are not mindless beasts. They are intelligent creatures, capable of complex social interactions and problem-solving. They are patient hunters, waiting for the perfect moment to strike their prey. Their favorite prey are fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures that venture too close to their territory. Brave and desperate sailors sometimes attempt to tame these beasts to use in their piracy or sell them to gladiatorial games. Goliath Crabs have incredible strength and endurance, making them formidable opponents. Their armored exoskeleton is nearly impervious to most attacks, and their massive claws are capable of tearing through even the toughest materials. However, they are slow-moving and vulnerable on land, and can be easily outmaneuvered by smaller, more agile opponents.

Potential Loot

  1. Large Crab Claw: Can be used to craft a powerful melee weapon or sold to alchemists for its medicinal properties.

  2. Goliath Crab Shell: Can be crafted into a set of heavy armor that provides excellent protection against physical attacks.

  3. Crab Meat: A highly nutritious and delicious food source.

  4. Coral Fragments: Can be used as an ingredient in potions or sold as a decorative item.

  5. Goliath Crab Eye: An exotic ingredient used by some powerful wizards for magical rituals.

  6. Crab Pincers: Can be crafted into crude but effective traps or sold to blacksmiths for their raw materials.

  7. Crab Legs: Can be used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes or sold to merchants for a high price.

  8. Crab Innards: Can be used by alchemists to craft various potions or sold to apothecaries for its medicinal properties.

  9. Goliath Crab Antennae: Can be used as a component in some magical items or sold as a rare collector's item.

  10. Sea Urchins: Found inside the crab's shell, they can be used as an ingredient in various potions or sold to collectors for a high price.

  11. Crab Eggs: Rare and valuable, they can be used as a powerful aphrodisiac or sold to black markets.

  12. Treasure Trove: Goliath Crabs are known to steal and hoard shiny objects like gold coins, precious gems and jewelry in their dens.