The Unseen Terrors, the Shadow Stalkers, many names have been given to the insectoid magnus known as the Nerlict. All tales recorded and spoken were never pleasant, normally ending with fallen comrades or severe injuries or both. Thus my mission to collect information about this fearsome creature is taken with much reservation, but I am in no position to fret. The Library requires, the Librarian acquires.
The Deeper Wilkwoods are already unpleasant as it is, dark, humid, and an endless chittering that seems to be coming from all directions. The local village folk were kind enough to provide me with balms to soothe the bites of small insects, but it would provide no help should I be bitten by one of the Nerlicts. Through observation, it looks like I need not worry about being bitten, since the Nerlict much prefers to slice open their prey with their incredibly sharp claws.
I have deduced that the gems that cover the Nerlict’s body are the source of its power, as they seem to glow slightly before it does any attack or when it turns invisible. The quantity and size of the gems dictate how strong a Nerlict is, and when it gains enough gems, will evolve into the next form of its line. It would seem that the way the Nerlict bolsters its own gems is by consuming others of its kind, the ones to eat the most are always the leader of the pack until the day when another comes to return the favor. Truly terrifying creatures, I would suggest not bringing one back to the Library.
Head Librarian,
Figaro