"CROPLIGHT LEMUR" (YALI-MUUN)

The Croplight Lemur — called “Yali-Muun” by the Orlanda Tribe — is a small, arboreal pollinator native to the canopy of the Orlanda Marshes and the adjacent Tropical Forest of Asari on VOI 700 D. Unlike primates, it has a distinct mammalian body plan with bat-like wings for short silent glides between trees.

Camouflaged in muted bark tones and active during mist-rich light shifts, Yali-Muun travel in tight family groups and play a crucial role in pollinating canopy flora without drawing the attention of aerial predators.

• Size: Body 40–50 cm; tail 50–70 cm
• Weight: 2.2–3.2 kg
• Fur: Short, matte gray-brown with irregular bark-like mottling (no color accents)
• Head: Rounded with a short muzzle; wide, leaf-shaped pinnae (ears) for directional hearing
• Eyes: Large, dark, reflective; vertical pupils adapted to twilight (photorealistic, not brightly colored)
• Fore/Rear Limbs: Long, slender digits with semi-translucent grip pads and retractable hook claws for wet bark
• Wings: Bat-like membranous patagia stretched between elongated forelimbs and body; leathery, semi-translucent; fold flat while perching
• Tail: Prehensile, roughened underside for secure wrap around branches
• Feeding Apparatus: Fine whisker filaments around the mouth and a long flexible tongue for nectar and pollen collection

• Silent Glide: Low-noise wing membrane reduces rustle during short traverses
• Counter-Shade Camouflage: Matte, non-reflective coat breaks silhouette in mist and shadow
• Nectar Filaments: Whisker filaments trap pollen and wick nectar without damaging fragile flowers
• Moist-Grip Pads: Maintain adhesion on mossy, wet surfaces common in the Marsh canopy

• Armor Class (AC): 13
• Hit Points (HP): 14
• Speed: 25 ft. (climb), 30 ft. (glide; see Glide rules)

• Glide Hop. The Yali-Muun launches from a perch to glide up to 40 ft. in a straight or gently curving path, ignoring difficult terrain between takeoff and landing.
• Nip (melee). +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4 bludgeoning. Used only if cornered.

• Glide (Movement). With 10 ft. run-up or from a higher perch, the Yali-Muun may move horizontally up to 4× its drop (max 40 ft.) and descend at least 5 ft.; landing requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check on narrow branches.
• Canopy Camouflage. Advantage on Stealth checks when motionless on bark, moss, or lichen-covered branches.
• Sure-Grip. Advantage on checks to resist being dislodged by wind or branch sway.
• Pollinator’s Touch. After feeding in a grove, local flowering plants within 20 ft. have increased fruit set and seed viability for 24 hours (DM flavor boon).

• Diet: Nectar, pollen, soft fruit, occasional sap
• Social Structure: Family groups of 4–8 with one or two breeding adults and helpers
• Activity Pattern: Crepuscular; most active at first mist rise and pre-fogfall
• Vocalizations: Soft trills and chirrups for contact; brief clicks during group glides

• Perch-Freeze: Freezes and folds wings tight to mimic a knot of bark when raptors pass overhead
• Staggered Glides: Group moves in offsets to avoid drawing predator focus
• Scent-Masking Groom: Uses resinous leaf rubs to reduce scent signature

• Breeding Season: Late fogfall
• Offspring: Typically 1–2 pups
• Parental Care: Pups clinging belly-side for ~6 weeks; alloparenting common
• Training: Juveniles learn safe glide corridors and feeding routes from elders
• Lifespan: Estimated 12–15 years

• Canopy Signals: A sudden hush of Yali-Muun calls can foreshadow a nearby aerial predator or ambush above the party.
• Guide in the Mist: Tracking a family’s staggered glide path can lead PCs to hidden canopy trails or safe crossings.
• Delicate Rescue: A fallen pup tangled in lianas creates a tense, non-combat set piece with social rewards from the Orlanda.
• Foraging Window: Parties seeking rare canopy ingredients gain advantage if they move during the Yali-Muun’s active feeding periods.

• VOI 700 D
• Habitual Belt
• Asari Region
• Orlanda Marshes
• Tropical Forest of Asari
• Known Wildlife of Asari

Known Predators:

• Kardar
• Murkbind Serpent