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|imgdesc=A small clacker
|imgdesc=A small clacker


|desc=Clackers are very closely related to crabs, having a hard exoskeleton, which gives them protection and makes them very robust.  Their two front limbs are tipped with razor-sharp blades, which can be used to inflict serious damage on anyone who comes within range.
|desc=Clackers are very closely related to crabs, having a hard exoskeleton, which gives them protection and makes them very robust.  Their two front limbs are tipped with razor-sharp blades, which can be used to inflict serious damage on anyone who comes within range, but they are generally harmless if you keep your distance.  They are named for the sound they produce with their legs.  Clacker legs have been at times fashioned into crude tools, and their meat is considered edible, though an 'acquired taste'.  They are one of the few omnivorous insects.


|appearance=An insect-like creature resembling an over-sized hermit crab.  
|appearance=An insect-like creature resembling an over-sized hermit crab.  

Revision as of 06:57, 23 March 2009

A small clacker

Clackers are very closely related to crabs, having a hard exoskeleton, which gives them protection and makes them very robust. Their two front limbs are tipped with razor-sharp blades, which can be used to inflict serious damage on anyone who comes within range, but they are generally harmless if you keep your distance. They are named for the sound they produce with their legs. Clacker legs have been at times fashioned into crude tools, and their meat is considered edible, though an 'acquired taste'. They are one of the few omnivorous insects.

Appearance
An insect-like creature resembling an over-sized hermit crab.
Strength
Fairly stupid and not a serious threat to the experienced.
Natural Habitat
The arena has a fairly large population of these, but mainy can be found in the sewers and dungeons throughout Yliakum. Clackers are sometimes hunted for their meat, which is used to prepare many flavourful dishes.


Subspecies

Jade clacker

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Unlike common Clackers, Thunderclackers are a brilliant, deep green shade. Because of their coloring, they often blend in with grass and flora, and are rarely seen.

Appearance
Physically, they look just like Clackers, save for their green colouring.
Strength
Natural Habitat
Jade clackers are the rarest of clackers. It is not well known where they live.


Thunderclacker

A Thunderclacker

Unlike common Clackers, Thunderclackers are blue in colour. They also make a great deal more noise, hence the name: thunderclackers.

Appearance
Physically, they look just like Clackers, save for their their royal blue and silvery grey colouring.
Strength
Natural Habitat
Thunderclackers are found mostly in the wilds, and are quite uncommon near towns.