# [[Metallic Crabs]]
![[Metallic Crabs.svg]]
## Description
These strange creatures are aberrant [[Fleshwarp]]s with metallic carapaces that appear to be unique to [[The Gauntlight]]. They don't seem to have eyes but are aware of their surroundings through tremorsense up to 90 feet. They exist in hives and exhibit hive-like behavior.
## Abilities
- **Tremorsense**: Can detect vibrations up to 90 feet
- **Metallic Carapace**: Their shells are made of actual metal
- **Hive Instincts**: They work together and can merge with other crabs
- **Electrical Properties**: Some crabs can emit sparks and transfer this ability to others
## Behavior
The metallic crabs were first encountered in [[The Gauntlight]] where they were chittering around. When threatened, they retreat rather than fight. They appear to be able to merge with other crab-like creatures, including non-metallic ones that emit electrical sparks. When this merging occurs, all crabs begin to emit sparks and the non-metallic crab gains a metallic carapace.
## Encounter
The party first encountered three metallic crabs in [[The Gauntlight]], but [[Bond]] sensed there were more through a door. When [[Zuhri]] attacked, the crabs ran away. A fourth crab-like creature was spotted that didn't have a metallic carapace but was sparking with electricity. This creature eventually merged with the others, causing all of them to emit sparks and the originally non-metallic crab to gain a metallic carapace.
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