Terentatek



Terentatek are creatures which feed off the blood of Force-sensitives, and are known to inhabit caves and tombs strong with the dark side of the Force.

Biology and Appearance
Terentatek resemble rancors, except they have a number of broad spines growing from their backs and a pair of flaps, or tusk-like projections attached to their mouths. They also have massive claws (three to a hand). The tusks and claws of a Terentatek are highly venomous. It has been theorized that they were once Rancors, subjected to mutations by the Sith. When the dark side is weak in the galaxy, Terentateks hibernate and remain dormant for many years, only to return when the dark side is strong again.

History
Terentatek originally evolved on Korriban, where the power and presence of the dark side gradually distorted their shapes and corrupted their minds. Some sources, however, report that they were first created on Yavin 4 by Exar Kun, as one of his experiments in 3,997 BBY. Terentatek's hide is immune to effects of the Force. They have become the most dangerous of the creatures bred by the Sith. They are so powerful and dangerous to the Jedi, that they are often dubbed Jedi Killers, and Kun used the monsters to destroy Jedi outposts on Tatooine, Kashyyyk, and Tython.

During an event known as the Great Hunt, numerous Jedi traveled throughout the galaxy to try to exterminate the terentatek. Jedi were often sent in groups of two or three to battle these beasts, and the Jedi of the group had a strong Force bond between them. This was done so that the group could strengthen itself from the dark influence prevalent in the lairs of the terentatek, and as it had to rely on its weaponry skills alone due to the almost complete Force immunity of the terentatek. None of the hunts were completely successful, however. Even though the Jedi seemingly exterminated a majority of the terentatek each time, the waxing of the dark side inevitably triggers the terentatek to come out of hibernation and repopulate the galaxy.

D6 Stats

 * DEXTERITY: 2D+2
 * PERCEPTION: 1D+1
 * STRENGTH: 7D+0
 * Size: 3.2 Meters (approx. 10' 6")

Special Abilities

 * Teeth: STR+ 2D+1 damage
 * Claws: STR+ 2D+2 damage
 * Venom: 7D+0 crippling damage
 * Armor: 2D+1 (Impervious to use of the Force)