Mistlurker
| Mistlurker | |
|---|---|
 A mistlurker-like "Cyclopian Horror" in Hearthstone. | |
| Classification | Large Elemental |
| Faction/Affiliation | Independent |
| Racial leader(s) |
 Orbiss |
| Homeworld | Azeroth, Argus, Naigtal |
| Environment | Mists |
| Area(s) | Dread Wastes, Jade Forest, Townlong Steppes, Valley of the Four Winds, Timeless Isle |
| Language(s) | Unknown |
| Sources: Mists of Pandaria | |
Mistlurkers, also known as fog beasts, as their name implies, are creatures that lurk within the fog and mists and appear to be made of it. They make their first appearance with the World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria expansion. The Jailer held strange creatures that appeared to be some sort of Maw version of these creatures, known as Maw fog beasts.
Normally mindless and predatory, the ones of the Townlong Sumprushes show signs of intelligence. Mistlurkers, specifically known as fog beasts, are found as well in the Ringing Deeps.
Background
The mistlurkers are primitive peaceful creatures living in the Lower and Upper Sumprushes of Townlong Steppes. At some point, the yaungol shaman, who used special torches to communicate with them, started working alongside them. However, recently the mist-shaman started using those same torches to control and kill the mistlurkers who refused their orders.[1] Most of them do not speak the languages spoken by humans or orcs, however a few like Orbiss have learned to speak it.[2]
The mist helps sustain their bodies. Mist that is warm and fragrant, like the mist in the Upper Sumprushes, is nutritive to them.[3] They also ingest plants[4] and plant-like creatures, like the nature spirits[5] and drink the blood of creatures they can capture.[6]
The crew of the Barnacle encountered a mistlurker when venturing into the caves of the Timeless Isle. They were surprised when the moss and lichen lining the wall detached itself and began shambling toward them. A choking gas billowed from the mistlurker's many fungal blossoms. The vines and ferns making up its hide regrew rapidly wherever it was struck.[7]
Mistlurkers are also found on the fungus-covered world Naigtal accessed through Invasion Points. One Mistlurker is known to live on Argus, the Tar Spitter.
The fog beasts of the Ringing Deeps are noted to be largely passive, dwelling in various areas. The Machine Speakers are not fond of fog beasts, as their fog tends to rust things.[8] A number of them came to inhabit Camp Murroch; causing issues for the camp's 'owner', Clive DelGizmo. They were scared away with static discharge as an idea from the earthen, Danagh; telling Clive that harming them was illogical.[9] When questioned as to where fog beasts came from, Danagh claims their origins are unknown. The earthen believe they are creations or byproducts of titan work. His mentor, Foreman Arbauch, was more superstitious concerning the fog beasts. He claimed harming them would bring bad luck[10] and that they were the byproduct of memories overflowing from the earthen.
Notable
Ahgunoss
Arconiss- Bogrot
- Golgoss
- Mygoness
- Orbiss
- Peril
- Rock Moss
- Spelurk
- Strife
- Tar Spitter
- Torjar's Bane
Types
- Cave Horror
- Damp Shambler
- Mire Beast
- Mist Creeper
- Mist Horror
- Mist Incarnation
- Shuffling Mistlurker
- Sumprush Lurker
Notes
- These creatures share the skeleton and animations of fungal giants.
- Most mistlurkers are elementals, with a few exceptions who are abberrations.
Gallery
References
- ^ [25-35] The Torches
- ^ [25-35] Golgoss
- ^ [25-35] Orbiss Fades
- ^ [25-35] Golgoss Hungers
- ^ [30-35] The Horror Comes A-Rising
- ^ [25-35] Arconiss Thirsts
- ^
[Time-Worn Journal]
- ^ [73-75] Antifogmatic
- ^ [73-75] A Functional Favor
- ^ [73-75] Antifogmatic
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