D - Necrotic Beetle

Abilities:

• Absorbs dark mana from the environment, which it can then release in a concentrated burst.

• Can quickly dig into the cursed soil to escape predators or ambush prey.

• Its carapace is infused with dark mana, causing rapid decay in anything it touches.

• Can regenerate damaged limbs over time by drawing in dark mana.

• Can reproduce rather quickly when in large groups, making them spread quickly.

Danger Ranking: D

Rarity: Uncommon

Region: The Forsaken Lands

Description: The Necrotic Beetle is a robust, dark-shelled insect roughly the size of a small dog. Its shell is tough and lined with dark mana, causing anything it comes into contact with to decay rapidly. These beetles are often found near Black Veins, where they burrow into the soil and lay in wait for unsuspecting prey. They are scavengers by nature, feeding on the remnants of fallen creatures.