Gripper Moss
| True Name |
Shardume |
| Frequency |
Uncommon |
| Quantity |
1d4 |
| Locale |
Temperate to subpolar wetlands |
| Form |
Moss |
Physical Description
Gripper moss appears as a thick, dense, dark green moss. Close
inspection will reveal that it consists of thousands of tiny hooks. Gripper moss feeds by
capturing and digesting insects. Insects land on the moss and become entangled in the
hooks. Once an insect is captured, the moss will excrete digestive fluids which dissolves
the prey. The nutrient rich fluids then soak back into the moss where it is consumed.
Gripper moss is harmless to humanoids and animals.
Physical Properties
Gripper moss can be boiled and distilled to produce a very mild
organic acid.
Magical Properties
None.
Notes
Gripper moss is named so because of the way it "grips"
at clothing and fur whenever a person or animal brushes up against it. Gripper moss is
common in tropical jungles and forests where insect life is abundant.
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