Giant Slugs part 1 (Patreon)

I finally decided on the next story that will be the focus now that Resuce Party is coming to an end (there are a few more images in that sequence coming up). 

The first 2 images of this were already posted before, here I made some refinements and in the end I prefer this design. Here's also my attempt at starting some lore and world building (I'm not a gifted writer so bear with me here). 

Hunter: Lena, specialised in short range combat.  

Weapon of choice: Automatic shotgun, more effective against larger creatures, especially up close. Secondary weapons include 9mm and knife, just in case. 

Travels the wasteland in an armored rover. She likes being all nice and comfortable in between all the killing. It's also a great way to carry all your gear and the spoils during extended patrols.  

Monster: Giant Slug (Large)

Skills

• Acid spit: The slug vomits corrosive slime over a short distance, ensnaring uncooperative prey and dissolving any inorganic materials such as rocks, concrete, armor plating and skintight bodysuits.
• Strangle: Using tendrils portruding from its mouth, it restrains its prey, further subdues it if necessary and brings it into its mouth for consumption. 
• Burrow: In order to escape from predators, it can conceal itself underground.

Hunting strategy: The slug travels on a layer of slime, which remains adhesive for long periods of time. Periodically the slug doubles back, devouring anything dumb enough to get trapped in its slime trail. The slime's consistency changes from a viscous fluid to tough rubber as it dries over the course of days.  

The giant slug benefits from certain complex molecules it can't synthesize itself, such as adrenaline and oxytocin, allowing it to grow larger, stronger, faster and improves fertility. When a suitable source is found, it can opt for assimilation, rather than just eating and digesting. For that it has a secondary stomach that functions as a sort of battery farm where suitable victims can be kept alive for long periods of time. 

Weakness (besides getting shot, stabbed or blown up): Slugs are slow and simple creatures, and so have trouble with more agile predators and prey. As long as you keep your distance, you should be fine.  

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I hope you enjoy this start. I'm working on a few other things besides this, including one of the endings of Rescue Party. I will keep you updated.

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