Chapter 39: The Best Harvest
| Miniature Ursine These small quadrupedal omnivores should not be taken lightly, despite their objective lack of mass. They are strong, fast, and dangerous in three out of the four cardinal directions they can be approached from. While each should provide only a moderate threat to adventurers who have reached the third floor, beware any larger versions of the same monster. You will find the full-sized versions somewhat less forgiving.
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| Tusker These large, porcine creatures make a fine meal, both of themselves and of other creatures they spear on their large, sharp horns. Tuskers are a constantly angry, disproportionately strong creature who present their greatest threat when faced head-on.
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Tulland eventually stopped trying to assist the vines in fighting, doing his best to channel what magical energy he could provide towards growth. At a certain point, the caps on the briars’ levels and strength were the limiting factor instead of fertilizer or environment deficiencies. Any excess energy seemed to be used in survival, then channeled towards fruit production. The fruits would grow, fall, and take root in the blood soaked soil, making use of the dead monster fertilizer and Tulland’s magic to grow faster and faster.