Northern Sea Phantom
Northern coastal ambush predator
The Northern Sea Phantom is a hyper-intelligent ambush predator native to the frigid coastal waters of Kela and Ngorrhal, extending south into the Geban Sea. The northern variant ranges from 8 to 15 meters in length and 1,500 to 4,000 kg, and its sleek, semi-translucent body makes it nearly invisible beneath the surface. Advanced sensory organs and pigment-shifting skin let it adapt instantly to turbulent currents and low light. It strikes precisely and then drops out of sight. The northern variant is patient, methodical, and territorial, and it prefers ambush from depth to pursuit.
The smaller Geban Sea variant ranges from 3 to 6 meters and 200 to 800 kg. It is faster and more aggressive, and it is known to hunt humans as readily as marine fauna. During the Era of Imperial Conquest, these variants were notorious for gathering beneath warships, aware that the coming battle would fill the water with corpses to feed on. Both variants are now actively hunted by maritime guilds and research vessels to protect trade and expedition routes.
