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Description[ | ]
The Whale Carcass is a type of Civilization and is found at the end of the Dark Depths. Sentient Lampreys populate the Whale Carcass and, rarely, you will be able to recruit a Meat Golem.
It is a large, rotting whale carcass with a large hole in its side, exposing the now hollow interior and the remaining bones. The hole is possibly a result of an explosion caused by the buildup of gas caused by the decomposition process taking place inside it.
The following are the NPCs found in the Whale Carcass.
Sentient Lampreys[ | ]
The Sentient Lampreys are the dwellers of the Whale Carcass.
Description[ | ]
The Sentient Lampreys are humanoid, sexually dimorphic jawless fish with 4 eyes and a fleshy growth from the male's head (the esca or illicium), which acts as a lure; and the female being slightly larger, darker and lacking an illicium, which suggests they do not hunt like the males and are instead adapted for constant reproduction, suggested by their distended, egg-filled bellies. They live in the Whale Carcass, which they use as a partial food source and as a nest. They are surprisingly cheery, but have a strange obsession with Blobfish, which they like to keep as pets, and can be very rude to travelers. Additionally, their children, the Baby Lampreys, lack the limbs found in the adults, as well as their intelligence. This suggests they undergo metamorphosis at some point in their lives, which make them develop their brains, as well as grow an illicium and two arms.
Behavior[ | ]
When they first see a player, they will do a little dance. They will stand in their positions and if a player interacts with them, they will talk with the player using their native language, which can be translated by the Translation Book. If they are attacked or robbed, they will chase the players and repeatedly bite them, dealing heavy damage and Blood Sickness if it connects, and may invade the submarine if you try to escape. They are capable of destroying doors, meaning even your own ship will not be safe if you decide to attack them. Additionally, they are capable of swimming, which makes it even harder to escape them.
Tactics[ | ]
The Dynamite is the best item to use if you want to kill the Sentient Lampreys and steal their goods. If no dynamite is available, large crews with healing items may be able to tank their damage and kill them.
Dialogue[ | ]
- What?
- Sorry, say that again?
- Oh, you want directions.
- The only direction I can give, is to not go down.
- Everyone knows there somethin' down there!
- Uhh... Rumor has it some sort of sea behemoth.
- Well it's a rumor, so you know it's true!
Lamprey Elder[ | ]
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The Lamprey Elder is the Doctor of the Whale Carcass.
Description[ | ]
The Lamprey Elder is a male Lamprey of very old age, that appears to have developed Glaucoma, judging by their eyes, and that have lost all their teeth, leaving their gums exposed and sligtly inflamed. Weirdly, he has taken a Snail shell and attached it to his back, possibly as a way to better protect himself, as his greatest means of defense - his teeth - are long gone. His old age, however, made him much wiser than his brethren and as he is capable of practicing medicine, although he seems to use rather unconventional techniques.
Behavior[ | ]
When he first hears a player, he will do a little dance. He will stand in his position and if a player interacts with him, he will talk with the player using his native language, which can be translated by the Translation Book, and will instantly heal the player, restoring their health and curing any Afflictions. If he or his brethren are attacked or robbed, they will chase the players and repeatedly bite or claw at them, dealing heavy damage and Blood Sickness if the attack connects, and may invade the submarine if you try to escape. They are capable of destroying doors, meaning even your own ship will not be safe if you decide to attack them. Additionally, they are capable of swimming, which makes it even harder to escape them.
Tactics[ | ]
The Dynamite is the best item to use if you want to kill the Sentient Lampreys and steal their goods. If no dynamite is available, large crews with healing items may be able to tank their damage and kill them.
Dialogue[ | ]
- You look sickly.
- Allow me to suckle your sickness away.
Meat Golem[ | ]
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The Meat Golem is a recruitable NPC rarely found in the Whale Carcass.
Description[ | ]
The Meat Golem is a golem made out of whale meat and bones twisted and shaped into a humanoid form, and that was presumably created by the Sentient Lampreys. It is unknown what brings them to life, although its not unheard of mysterious forces bringing inanimate objects to life in The Living Infinite. In addition, it also resembles the Meat Idol Relic, which has also been created by the Lampreys.
Behavior[ | ]
Once recruited, they will join the crew with a pipe wrench and will be able to do many tasks, such as repairing breaches, attacking invading enemies or enemies inside caves or using the Submarine's Turret. Similarly to Crew Bots, they can be instructed through the use of the Command Wheel to order them to do specific tasks.
Trivia[ | ]
- This whole Civilization could be a nod to the game Ocean Hunter, a shooting game where two explorers battle hundreds of different sea monsters: one of these enemies are lampreys, slithering out of a rotting whale carcass.
- The Sentient Lampreys constantly reference blobfish and how they make for great pets, however none are seen inside their civilization. A certain Relic, however, might explain what truly happens to the few unfortunate blobfish they manage to capture.
| Description | Dark Depths | |
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| Enemies | Roaming Enemies | Angler Fish (Sick) • Baby Lamprey • Blobfish • Camopus • Goblin Shark • Grenadier • Lure (Awakened Mode only) • Macrourus |
| Cave Enemies | Clam • Snail • Snail Mound • Stargazer | |
| Submarine Interior Enemies | Blobfish | |
| Boss | The Sightless | |
| Obstacles | Bobbit Worm • Seaweeds | |
| Civilization | Hub | Whale Carcass |
| Dwellers | Sentient Lampreys • Lamprey Elder | |
| Recruit | Meat Golem | |
| Related Affliction(s) | Drowning | Sea Sickness |
| Other | Blood Sickness | |