Current Bite
Quick physical bite with a short Water burst.
Water Lumo
Aqualis
ProposedThe Tide Wanderer
An amphibious otter-and-manta Lumo that glides through rivers and across wet ground on its broad fin-tail.
Encounter tierEarly–Mid
Primary regionGrassland lakes and rivers
Wild levels3–18
Combat roleMobile ranged controller
SPECIES IDENTITY
Visual design and behavior
A streamlined blue body with a pale underside, webbed forepaws, whisker fins, glassy dorsal membranes and a broad manta-like tail fin. Water ribbons flow from its shoulders while moving.
SizeMedium · 1.2–1.5 m long
Body planOtter/ray-inspired amphibious quadruped
LocomotionLow runs, sliding dashes, surface swimming and underwater undulation
TemperamentSocial and curious; defensive near nesting pools
PROVISIONAL SPAWNING
Regions and encounter rules
| Region | Levels | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland lakes and rivers | 3–7 | Common on reed banks and shallow crossings. |
| Swamp waterways | 7–12 | Smaller groups in moving water. |
| Ocean coves | 12–18 | Uncommon coastal population; not deep ocean. |
Group: 2–4Rarity: Common near inland waterTime: Day and duskWeather: Any; more active during rain
Player response: Observes from water, retreats to depth, then attacks from another angle if pursued.
WILD COMBAT KIT
Encounter actions
Streambound Dash
Slides along a temporary current and passes around the target flank.
Tidal Lance
Compressed Water projectile that applies strong Soaked buildup and pushes light targets.
Slipstream
Leaves a slowing water trail while returning to nearby water.
RELATIVE GRADES
Species stat profile
Grades describe the species identity before exact numeric scaling is finalized.
HealthB
Physical powerC
Magic powerB
Physical defenseC
Magic defenseA
SpeedA
PoiseD
Attunement powerA
Work efficiencyA
Water Attunement
Riptide Lance
Activated aimed projectile
Launch a piercing Water lance toward the reticle. It deals Water damage, applies Soaked buildup and slightly displaces normal enemies.
Species-wide research branches
- Improved projectile speed and range
- Higher Soaked buildup
- Pierce additional normal targets
- Create a short current trail
- Burst at maximum distance
HAVEN OPERATIONS
Irrigation and fluid transport
Strict element requirement: Water
Improves watering, potion-liquid handling and movement of water-based materials.
Reduced water inputImproved crop hydrationFaster potion base preparation
EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS
Gene profile
ExtractorTier 1
General genesCommon
Elemental rollHigh Water Gene roll
Species rollModerate
Synthesis costLow–Moderate
Normal material drops
Waterproof hideWhisker filamentCurrent bladderGlass-fin fragment
ECOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT
World role
Aqualis groups keep river channels clear by feeding on dense algae and carrying plant matter downstream. Their migration is used as an indicator of clean connected waterways.
Rare variants
- Dark-blue ocean-cove pattern
- Pale river form
- Rainrunner speed trait
- Rare glass-fin pattern
Implementation notes
- One animation graph must bridge land and water movement
- Track land-to-water transitions predictably
- Use real projectile travel and camera-ray aiming
- Keep pushback bounded in co-op