Hello readers!
It's no secret that our world is inhabited by a number of creatures that run the gambit of the magical and mystical, the dangerous and deadly, and even the impractical and asinine. Mystical creatures of the world can be (and is) a class all on its own, but I'd like to touch on them now and again. Some of these creatures are relatively common, so it's important to know how to deal with them when they're encountered in the wild.
Fireflies
Danger level: None
Where to find them: Fireflies are commonly found during the summer in most places. They can be found year round in the Cavern of Fireflies (which was, as you may have guessed, named for this reason).
Description: They're small insects that light up. They can be pretty, especially in large groups.
How to deal with them: You can just ignore them, they typically won't bother people. Children often capture them in the summer.
Lightning Bugs
Danger Level: Low to medium.
Where to find them: Lightning bugs are most commonly found in the Swamp of Unfortunate Surprises
Description: Lightning Bugs can be nasty creatures. They're fist sized flying insects that drain a victim's life energy, and they can discharge stored energy as a defense mechanism. It's not a good idea to swat these guys while they're feeding. It's usually not fatal, but you will regret the decision. Legends say that Lightning Bugs were created by the god Torp to punish man for something inane, as gods tend to do. Are there any truths to these legends? Like all religious matters, the answer is a resounding 'Maybe, but probably not!'
How to deal with them: Lightning bugs are really just one of many reasons to not go to the Swamp of Unfortunate Surprises. I mean, just look at the name!
Dragon Angel
Danger Level: You're probably already dead
Where to find them: Hopefully only in your nightmares.
Description: Dragon Angels are basically the worst possible creature you can ever run into. As the name suggests, they're part dragon and part entity of questionable existence. Fortunately, they're extremely rare. It's been a long time since the last Dragon Angel has been spotted. I'd tell you where it appeared, but you wouldn't recognize the name because it hasn't existed since the last time a Dragon Angel was spotted. Yes, these two facts are related.
How to deal with them: N/A
IT Departments
Danger Level: Low to high, depending on how comfortable you are with insectoids and foul ichor.
Where to find them: Skittering away when you turn on a light.
Description: IT Departments tend to infest facilities shortly after they open their doors. They're helpful for setting up technological infrastructure, and you might even think they're benign until the disappearances start.
How to deal with them: You can buy traps at most convenience stores and bait them with coffee and overtime checks. Serious cases may require exterminators.
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