The lotus Blossom is not actually a flower, instead it is a horrible parasite that was named after the flower because of the shape it grows on the body of a victim infected by the creature. Scientists and researchers are at odds as to the origin of the parasite, some believing it is the result of radiation and toxins mutating the original creature, while others speculate that it has to have been created by rogue geneticists as a terror weapon, because it truly is terrifying.

Physically the parasite looks like a long worm (typically about a foot in length) with a black head. The head contains two small black bumps that are in fact strange sensory organs. The parasite can live up to 30 days without a host, which makes it very dangerous. It tends to hide in water, or in areas filled with organic matter, feeding of whatever nutrients it can obtain from either source until a hapless victim appears.

While it is hunting for a host, the creature will do its best to hide among refuse or in shaded areas, where it can hide and move with little chance of being spotted. When it is discovered, it can bite in order to defend itself. It can also inject a topical anesthetic into the victim, allowing it to burrow into the flesh without being noticed.

The worm-like parasite will then try to attach itself to the victim, or allow the victim to ingest it (the creature is completely immune to acid).

The saving grace is that the creature can be killed by any anti-parasite drug, any drug used to cure disease. Lost Constitution is only temporary and will return as normal.

While using a host to grow more parasites, the creature automatically gains the hosts AC and movement rate.

Starfinder Creature Index

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