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Maníseros Land Crabs

Red Maníseros Land Crabs · Land Crabs

Pig-sized red-and-black armored cultivator crabs who practice Juego de maní and mass toward the southern sea to attack monk seals.

Story so far

The dungeon versions dwarf real land crabs. Each is roughly the size of a large pig, with segmented legs and claws capable of encircling Carl's waist and cutting him in half.

Hundreds or thousands cross the road in a relentless southern migration, speaking constantly, trampling fallen members, and even eating severed limbs from their own kind. Their army heads for the ocean to begin the Chowder War's surprise attack.

The species trains throughout life in Juego de maní and pursues cultivation ranks through meditation, chi refinement, and inner cores. Most visible members are around level seventy or higher, making a swarm confrontation suicidal.

Appearance

Pig-sized red-and-black armored land crabs with enormous claws, layered over one another in a moving army.

Role

The land crabs are the invading Chowder War army and a potential source of powerful totem cards.

Relationships

Monk Seals — They are the crabs' ancient martial enemies.
Raul — He is a named level-70 warrior attempting a breakthrough.
Juego de maní — The species masters this fighting style.
Carl — He hides from the migration and tries to flag one member.
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Chapter 26
  • Pig-sized red-and-black armored cultivator crabs who practice Juego de maní and mass toward the southern sea to attack monk seals.
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