✦ Creature Entry: Feral Tideroot

Name & Classification

Name: Feral Tideroot

Type: Beast / Semi-sentient Plant

Affinity: Verdance / Water

Era: Golden / Modern

Habitat & Territory

Region: Emserai coastlines, Driftline reef caves

Known Sightings: Submerged ruins, shipwreck groves, Emserai deep gardens

Behavior & Traits

• Temperament: Defensive / Aggressive if threatened
• Abilities: Animates dead fauna as root-puppets; controls water flow within immediate zone; adapts rapidly to elemental magic
• Weaknesses: Fire severely limits regeneration; root core is exposed during regeneration phases
• Notable Behavior: Often mistaken for inert coral beds until activated; movements synced to tide cycles

Myths & Legends

Emserai legends tell of Tideroots acting as **gravekeepers** for sunken cities. Some say entire lost ships now walk as rootbound thralls beneath the sea.

Combat Designation

Threat Level: Dangerous

Role: World Event / Hunt Target