Niffis

Related topics: Creatures, Category:Niffis, Category:Sleech

Bestiary Description

The eerily floating Niffis cast bizarre shadows across the sands. Strangely beautiful, these creatures are, unfortunately, also aggressive. Their form suggests an affinity for water, yet many of them congregate in deserts, basking in the harsh sun and balancing themselves with their lateral “wings.” It is thought the fine-grained Derethian sand may fulfill a function similar to water for the Niffis, a creature obviously saturated with alien and incomprehensible magic. Still, some rare Niffis do appear to seek out water, suggesting these creatures may once have had more humble and ordinary origins.

Niffis are fearsome spell casters who often cast life vulnerabilities to soften their chosen morsel. They are also capable in close combat, wildly whipping their tentacles causing significant bludgeoning damage. Yet, as much as travelers dread seeing a Niffis’ form come floating across the dunes, something about this creature has caused more than a few people to stop and stare in awe -- sometimes to their regret.

The Niffis share the same home world with the Sleech. Scholars have debated the relation between the Niffis and the Sleech, whether the Sleech are a more primitive form of Niffis or whether they are a more recent development from the Niffis. Unquestionably the Sleech are of a far more foul disposition, attacking anything that wanders even remotely close. Sleech have a seemingly endless reservoir of caustic acid and spin slash with their barbed tails. The Sleech are most commonly encountered on Dark Isle. Niffis are among the most common creatures on Vissidal Island, particularly the more distant corners, and are also found on Freebooter Island.

The best weapon to use against Niffis found on Vissidal or the Mainland is Slashing. Sleeches seem to be most vulnerable to Piercing attacks, with Bludgeon running a close second. The Niffis found on Freebooter Island, however, seem unusually to be most vulnerable to Bludgeon attacks. Given their high defenses, using the appropriate weapon is a crucial edge against Niffis!

Stats

Name	Lvl	XP	Heath	Stam	Mana	Loot	Trophies
Astis Niffis	175	1334000	3180	5060	5180	6	None
Benek Niffis	175	1334000	3180	5060	5180	6	None
Ehlyis Niffis	44	7500	145	170	410	3	Niffis Pearl
Ehlyis Sleech	195	415000	12185	3370	1490	6	Ehlyis Sleech Shell
Glissnal Nefane	125	100000	800	800	800	??	Niffis Pearl
Glissnal Sleech	185	385000	9180	3360	1480	6	Glissnal Sleech Shell
Gold Niffis	175	2000000	6360	5060	5180	6	Gold Niffis Tentacle
Listris Nefane	130	108000	1000	1000	1000	??	Nefane Shell
Listris Niffis	15	??	85	70	370	??	??
Listris Sleech	195	315000	620	870	1490	6	None
Opor Niffis	61	11000	160	180	470	3	Niffis Pearl
Parfal Nefane	145	??	5000	5000	5000	??	Small Niffis Shell
Parfal Sleech	185	??	615	860	1480	6	None
Sephal Nefane	135	190000	2000	2000	2000	6	??
Sephal Niffis	67	13000	180	220	520	3	Niffis Shell

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