Abaia

Often as big as the lake they inhabit, abaias are fierce protectors of their territory and everything in it. Many of their lakes are brimming with fish but remain untouched for fear of disturbing the enormous eel. The large tail is capable of whipping up large waves to capsize boats and drown fishers. Some even say abaia can summon rainstorms to flood the surrounding area when displeased; however, these claims have yet to be proven. They spend most of their time lurking in the lake beds, the striped pattern along their spine allowing them to disappear into the mud. The crimson-edged dorsal fin lays flat so as not to disrupt the camouflage until flared by the enraged abaia.