Aether-Leviathan
Cetus aetherii ferox / “Deep Hunters” / “The Territorial Ones”
“Void-whales are peaceful. Aether-leviathans are not. Same basic
form, completely different temperament. One sings. The other
kills.”
—Deep explorer
Quick Reference
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Fauna (Massive aether predator) |
| Rarity | Rare (thankfully) |
| Habitat | The Deeps exclusively |
| Danger Level | Extreme (CR 10+, massive threat) |
| Size | Massive (25-35m long) |
| Weight | 80-120 tons |
| Diet | Carnivore (anything in territory) |
| Intelligence | Moderate (territorial, cunning) |
| Aggression | High (defends territory violently) |
| Lethality | Extreme (can destroy ships) |
Aether-Leviathan - Deep Hunter
Description
Aether-leviathans are the aggressive cousins of void-whales. They share the basic form—massive, whale-like, adapted for aether—but where void-whales are peaceful singers, leviathans are territorial hunters. They claim vast sections of The Deeps and attack anything that enters their territory.
They’re smaller than void-whales but more heavily built. Scarred hide, powerful fins, massive jaws filled with teeth. They don’t sing—they roar. And when they attack, they can ram ships, create vacuum pulls that drag prey toward their maws, and emit sonic blasts that stun and disorient.
Abilities
Attacks
Crushing Ram: Massive body slam Vacuum Pull: Drags targets toward maw Sonic Blast: Stunning roar Tail Sweep: Devastating tail attack
Defenses
Massive HP: 280 hit points Thick Hide: High defense Size: Difficult to harm significantly Territorial Rage: Fights to the death in territory
Weaknesses
Slow: Despite power, not particularly agile Predictable: Territorial behavior is consistent Rare: Few exist, easy to avoid if you know where they are
Loot (If Defeated)
Leviathan Bone: Legendary crafting material Leviathan Scale: Armor Leviathan Heart: Extremely valuable Aether-Heart (Rare): Priceless
Behavior
Leviathans are territorial. They claim sections of The Deeps and defend them violently. They don’t hunt beyond their territory, but within it, they attack everything. Ships, creatures, even other leviathans.
Deep explorers map leviathan territories carefully. Entering one means almost certain death unless you’re prepared for the fight of your life.
Related Topics
- The Deeps - Exclusive habitat
- Void-Whales - Peaceful cousins
- Deep Exploration - Hazards
- Legendary Hunts - Bounties
“Aether-leviathans are proof that not all massive creatures are
gentle. They’re territorial, aggressive, and powerful enough to destroy
ships with a single ram. If you’re exploring The Deeps and you see
one, you have two choices: flee or fight. Fleeing is smarter. Fighting
is legendary. Choose wisely.”
—Deep explorer’s log