May 29
The Optilus can be found in Aurora’s deep seas. It is a predatory creature which hunts by attracting prey to its many bioluminescent lures, attached to long tendrils lined with sharp venom laced hooks. It will then be passed to the mouth along the bottom of the creature. The optilus’ body is covered by a gelatinous mass, held in place by a reflective skin like tissue. This odd almost eye like appearance has been noted by both human explorers and by Aurora’s natives. The exact purpose of the mass is unknown, though it may have something to do with preventing sickness or discouraging parasites.
