Known as “Zaru-Dak” by the Orlanda Tribe, the Bogfang is a formidable marsh predator that lurks beneath roots and submerged tree trunks of the Orlanda Marshes on VOI 700 D. Regarded with both fear and reverence, the Orlanda see the Bogfang as a spiritual guardian of sacred pools, and its presence marks a place as either protected or cursed.

Solitary and elusive, the Bogfang ambushes prey from shadowed waters, coiling among roots before striking with lightning-fast jaws. Few see it directly; its horns and glowing scales in the dark water have inspired tribal myths of a spectral watcher.

• Length: 1.5–2 meters
• Weight: 70–80 kg
• Body: Long and sinuous, muscular with slick flanks for swimming
• Skin: Deep swamp green with an oily sheen, blending with roots and murky water
• Back Armor: Exoskeletal ridges resembling scale-plates, offering protection and camouflage
• Head: Broad, with two long backward-curving horns used for intimidation and dominance
• Eyes: Lidless, luminescent yellow, adapted for low light

• Root Camouflage: Body ridges mimic tangled vegetation underwater
• Snap Jaws: Double-hinged jaw capable of wide-angle strikes
• Electric Burst: Hidden electroplax organ generates a stunning pulse; faint light flickers between scales before discharge

• Armor Class (AC): 14
• Hit Points (HP): 45
• Speed: 30 ft. swimming, 15 ft. wriggling on land

Actions:

• Ambush Lunge: +5 to hit, 2d8 piercing + grapple
• Electric Discharge (Recharge 5–6): 10-ft radius, DC 13 Con save or stunned for 1 round

Special Abilities:

• Swamp Cloak: +4 Stealth when among roots or mud
• Root Sense: Tremor sense within 10 ft. in root tangles

• Diet: Carnivorous; fish, amphibians, small mammals
• Social: Solitary, only meeting to mate
• Activity: Ambush predator; prefers still periods of swamp life

• Still Ambush: Can remain motionless for hours, blending with root formations
• Horn Display: Uses backward-curving horns in dominance and mating rituals
• Tangle Escape: Uses narrow body to slip through dense roots

• Mating Season: Occurs during wettest marsh cycles
• Nest: Eggs hidden beneath root mats; fiercely guarded
• Clutch Size: 4–7 eggs
• Hatching Time: ~2 weeks
• Lifespan: 15–20 years

The Bogfang is a lurking hazard perfect for building suspense in marshlands.

• Sacred Pool Guardian: May guard Orlanda holy sites
• Ambush Horror: Sudden lunges from roots can challenge even seasoned parties
• Electric Shock: Its hidden organ makes close-quarters combat risky

• Orlanda Marshes
• Orlanda Tribe
• Wildlife of Asari

Known Predators:

• Kardar (targets juveniles only)