The Angler Drake

 

The trenches and labyrinth of the Water Nation are home to wildlife that cannot be seen in any other region. The cold waters and intense depths carry resilient species and even beasts that evolved to become more than comfortable in the adverse environment. 

The labyrinth itself has a reoccurring beast in its cold and dark waters. The angler drake is an overseer of the nation's outskirts. The beast rivals most mid-sized dragons on land in size and exceeds many in length with its serpent-like form. The creature's luminescent markings serve as the only indicator in the pitch dark waters of its presence before it is too late. If light is flashed upon its hide, or if the serpent wills itself with a loud shriek, it may illuminate to reveal itself to the trespasser. 

There is currently no telling what alliance the Angler Drake has with the Water Nation. It either serves as a guardian to the territory, or a menace to be feared when leaving the heart of the village. Stories are passed through the merfolk and siren homes in order to entice young ones to stay close or go to sleep.