Torch Fish
| Other Names |
Tarfish |
| Climate/Terrain |
Subterranean Lakes and Rivers |
| Frequency |
Uncommon |
| Organization |
Group |
| Activity Cycle |
Any |
| Diet |
Marine scavenger, herbivore |
Physical Description
Also known simply as the oil fish or tarfish. The
torch fish is a long, narrow silver fish with a black stripe down the length on
each side. This 18 inch fish is flexible and almost eel like. Featureless blank
eyes - this fish is blind.
Combat
The torch fish is very quick in the water and difficult to kill or
capture. It's oily skin is very slippery and makes it extremely difficult to
handle.
Habitat
The torch fish dwells in subterranean lakes and rivers. It is
extremely common in the lightless underworld.
Ecology
The torch fish feeds on smaller fish, snails and cave
shrimp. This is an edible fish but has a very oily flavor that most find
disagreeable. The dwarves use the torch fish as a fuel source. The fishes
natural oils burn well. The torch fish is killed and burned. It gets its name
from the practice of wrapping it around the end of a stick and lighting it like
a torch. However, the dwarves have found many uses for the fish and its
flammable oil. The oil burns smoothly and slowly and is often used in lanterns
and candles.
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