Devil Tail (New Aggressive Creature Idea)
Xamerzan
Join Date: 2016-01-01 Member: 210713Members
Join Date: 2016-01-01 Member: 210713Members
So I've crunched out an idea for a new aggressive creature, the Devil Tail. Hope you guys enjoy this concept of mine!
Disclaimer: The artwork is NOT my best work. Apart from not working very well with computer art programs, I was really tired when I drew this. I hope that it gets the main concept across at least. I'll likely re-draw this creature (whether on paper or a better computer art program) sometime in the future. Also, everything about this concept is open for discussion. Please feel free to offer suggestions or possible changes that you think would make this creature better! Other artists out there are welcome to make their own visual version based on what I have here if you want.
The Devil Tail
This very sneaky reptilian-like fish prefers to glide through the depths of the ocean, feigning passiveness until its intended targets back is turned before charging to strike (even if its prey has already spotted it coming) with its venomous tail. After striking its target with its tail, it will circle around to try and eat its target even if it's still alive. The venom causes extreme pain and can impede movement in the joints of other fish and humans. It's presumed that the Devil Tail is a rather distant cousin of the Mesmer, and far more aggressive.
Appearance: Snake-like with webbed pectoral fins that follow the length of its body. Its mouth splits into 4 separate jaws (similar to the Mesmer). The eyes and spots on its back glow brightly at night.
Attitude: Aggressive
Biome(s): Dunes, Sparse Reef, Caves, Koosh Zone.
DNA: Venomous
Comment: Venomous Barb
Art Concept (WIP)
@Blackfrog Concept
Disclaimer: The artwork is NOT my best work. Apart from not working very well with computer art programs, I was really tired when I drew this. I hope that it gets the main concept across at least. I'll likely re-draw this creature (whether on paper or a better computer art program) sometime in the future. Also, everything about this concept is open for discussion. Please feel free to offer suggestions or possible changes that you think would make this creature better! Other artists out there are welcome to make their own visual version based on what I have here if you want.
The Devil Tail
This very sneaky reptilian-like fish prefers to glide through the depths of the ocean, feigning passiveness until its intended targets back is turned before charging to strike (even if its prey has already spotted it coming) with its venomous tail. After striking its target with its tail, it will circle around to try and eat its target even if it's still alive. The venom causes extreme pain and can impede movement in the joints of other fish and humans. It's presumed that the Devil Tail is a rather distant cousin of the Mesmer, and far more aggressive.
Appearance: Snake-like with webbed pectoral fins that follow the length of its body. Its mouth splits into 4 separate jaws (similar to the Mesmer). The eyes and spots on its back glow brightly at night.
Attitude: Aggressive
Biome(s): Dunes, Sparse Reef, Caves, Koosh Zone.
DNA: Venomous
Comment: Venomous Barb
Art Concept (WIP)
@Blackfrog Concept
Comments
Edit 2.1.2016:
How sould the poison be cured?
I was thinking it'd be slightly bigger than a Mesmer, but not by too much. The alternative would be that it's slightly bigger than a Rabbitray.
Apart from it just wearing off after awhile? That's what the Venomous Barb could be for. You get a couple of those, you can get an item to negate the effects of the poison. Either a consumable antidote or even an equipment item that you could wear on one of your slots to make the poison less effective. I don't know otherwise, what do you guys think?
here it is:
Dude, I LOVE it! I originally was thinking that the venom would be applied by a stinger in the tail, but this would make more sense. Great work!
Would you mind if I posted this art below my picture? You definitely deserve recognition!
and the tail would probably do the up and down thrust motion rather than side to side.
That was what I thought as well. If you look at the swim pattern in my picture, that's what I set it up to swim like.
sure it's true what you say but i didn't draw it with the tail like that to indicate a possible pattern as i saw too the motion that Xamerzan gave to it at the time.
i did that to stay inside the space i had since everything was overlapping in the original sketches XP
go ahead, don't be shy, it only makes me really happy to see someone appreciating my artworks, even the little ones
@Blackfrog Thanks! For a 5 minute sketch, this is phenomenal work! Also if I may ask, how did you sketch this out? Computer program, or just drew on paper?
Well, since almost everything eats Peepers, I picture this creature eating Boomerangs, Reginalds or Spadefish. As for what eats it, I pictured the Sand Sharks would.
"Exactly" in what sense, might I ask? >.>