Ghost Whip

Behavior: Ghost whips are ethereal looking creatures that are supernatural kin to the common sea eel. They are often docile unless provoked and prove to be incredibly timid in the presence of subhumans. Some inhuman seafarers tether these beautiful serpents to their ships to serve as living detectors for approaching human vessels, as they collectively burst into a frenzy upon catching the scent of man.

Details: Speculation for this odd learned behavior of the ghost whip is thought to have come from years upon years of being hunted by mankind for their moon-kissed silver scales that glimmer like diamonds in any light. In way of natural defense, their bristly fins serve as quills with a somewhat potent inflammatory venom that is sure to give a sting akin to any species of non-lethal box jellyfish. Another interesting trait these elegant beasts possess is a set of lungs instead of gills, requiring them to live at the water's surface but also make them prey for the ocean's more aggressive creatures such as the titanogorge and swarms of fiend shrimp.