Acid flies
creatureAlso known as: acid fly, glowing green flies, Acid Flies
Small flies with fat, glowing green abdomens that burst into corrosive liquid when ruptured.
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Large fly-like insects with triangular heads, four legs, and bloated, glowing green abdomens. The glow appears liquid and lurid.
Swarm a rotting fish; one explodes when flicked, splashing corrosive acid on Erin’s arm and the cutting board.
Both the Gnoll hunter and the butcher mention Acid Flies as pests attracted to blood, creating urgency to process the Corusdeer carcass.
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“Typical. You go for the top half because the antlers are worth money to the [Alchemists]. Nevermind the intestines being good for sausage or all the organs like the liver and—stop growling at me. I know, Shield Spiders. Damn it. Alright…let me check the quality of the meat. Give me a few minutes. And get a bucket of water and wash yourself off. You’re going to attract Acid Flies.”
“Tribes and tribulations. Excuse me, Miss. Watch the blood. If that [Guardsman] asks…pretend you never saw me. I’ve got to get this to the [Butchers] before the Acid Flies are all over.”
“Acid flies. Okay, that’s completely wrong.”
“That’s definitely a bug. And it’s really ugly. If I could take it to a scientist back home, I bet I’d be famous. Since I can’t—go away, would you?”
+5 more quotes →“…Why’s it got four legs? I thought bugs had six.”