Marsh Adders

The marsh adder is a large, aquatic serpent common throughout all marshy areas of central Endor. Especially prevalent in the Dead Marshes and Nindalf, this creature is an excellent swimmer whose mottled gray and brown scales allow it to go all but unnoticed in the foul waters of the marshes.

Marsh adders are easily startled and bite with little provocation. Usually seeking out small creatures such as ducklings and frogs for prey, the adder will also attack larger beings if it feels threatened. Its large, curved fangs allow it to deliver its poison deeply, so that it quickly takes effect. The (10th lvl) venom can be lethal and many victims (RR failure of 51+) die in five rounds due to respiratory paralysis. A less imposing dose (RR failure of 01 -50) will give the victim a case of flaccid paralysis: their joints will become limp, and they will lose voluntary muscle control for 1-100 hours.