Northern Sea Phantom (Cryonaris oculithor)

Alias: None
Origin: Kela / Ngorrhal (coastal waters)

The Northern Sea Phantom is a hyper-intelligent, ambush predator native to the coastal waters of Kela and Ngorrhal, characterized by its sleek, translucent body and acute sensory adaptations. Capable of rapid camouflage and precise strikes, it targets marine fauna and occasionally coastal explorers, leveraging cold, turbulent waters. Its presence indicates stable, nutrient-rich coastal ecosystems.

Terrain

Northern Sea Phantoms inhabit the cold coastal waters of Kela and Ngorrhal, favoring rocky shores, deep tidal channels, and turbulent nearshore zones. Absent in warm, inland, or volcanic aquatic biomes.

Lifespan

Live 15–25 years, reaching maturity at 3–5 years and reproducing during stable tidal seasons.

Size

Mature individuals measure 1.8–2.0 m in length, with a streamlined body weighing 160–230 kg. Juveniles (under 3 years) are 0.8–1.2 m long.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Apex coastal predator controlling populations of smaller marine fauna and maintaining biodiversity.
• Cultural Significance: Feared by Kela and Ngorrhal coastal communities; studied for its intelligence and ambush tactics.
• Guidance: Secure nets, deploy sonar and decoys to avoid ambushes during coastal operations; study intelligence with non-invasive observation to minimize disturbance.

Notes

Documented in the Comprehensive Field Codex during the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Northern Sea Phantoms are notable for rapid camouflage, precision strikes, and advanced sensory behaviors. They remain extant in cold coastal waters of Kela and Ngorrhal and pose a significant hazard to unprepared coastal explorers.