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The Deep One by Hendrix T Flores

Creature Profile · No. 003

Lantern 
Larva

Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface, Lantern Larva drifts silently through the darkness, glowing just enough to reveal its mysterious form.

Depth 1,200m Threat ★★    Glow Drifter
Field Journal
Entry JE-003

The Story

Far below the surface, tiny lights drift silently through the darkness.

Known as Lantern Larva, these gentle creatures spend the early stages of their lives floating with the ocean currents, feeding on microscopic sea life. Their soft glow helps them stay together in the endless darkness while warning larger predators that they may not be worth chasing.

No one knows what a fully grown Lantern Larva becomes. Some researchers believe they transform into one of the abyss's largest creatures, while others think they disappear into the darkness forever.

Specimen Record

Classification
Glow Drifter
Habitat
The Whispering Depths
Diet
Microscopic plankton carried by ocean currents.
Behaviour
Floats with the current, flashing gentle pulses of light.
Threat Level
★★
Known Sighting
Whispering Depths
Fun Fact
Its body glows brighter after feeding.
"Even the deepest darkness has its own stars."
The Deep One by Hendrix T Flores

Behind the Artwork

I imagined Lantern Larva as a mix between a jellyfish and a squid. I gave it glowing parts to make it look mysterious and armour plates to make it look tougher. I called it a larva because I imagine it's still a baby, and one day it will grow into something much bigger and even creepier.

— Hendrix

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