Medusa
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
Medusas are a species of monstrous humanoids that resemble human females with snakes instead of hair, notorious for their foul temper and petrifying gaze.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The most defining feature of medusas is their hair - their heads are covered in a mass of living venomous serpents that seem to writhe and contort erratically; it should be noted that medusas completely control these snakes, and that they are a single organism. Their skin has a natural human color, ranging from pale to dark-tanned, though it is covered in scales. Despite these features, from large distances they can easily be mistaken for ordinary women. It is common for medusas to hide their features behind hoods or veils.
Biological Traits
Unlike the basilisk, a medusa's petrifying gaze is a passive trait of their eyes rather than an active ability they possess. A medusa is susceptible to its own gaze; thus, a medusa looking at its own reflection in a mirror or other reflective surface will turn to stone. A medusa's eyes retain their power for several days even after death, with the effect weakening as the corpse decays. A medusa is immune to the petrifying stare of other medusas.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Scientific Name
Homo Gorgonis
Average Height
4'7"‒6' (1.4‒1.8 m)
Average Weight
89‒245 lbs. (40‒111 kg)
Geographic Distribution
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