Sekoitta

Sekoitta is a fictional creature appearing in the fantasy novel "The Serpent's Tooth" by author Kaelen Stone. It is described as a subterranean amphibian, native to the damp, cavernous regions beneath the Eldoria mountain range. Physically, sekoittas are characterized by their slick, mottled green skin, which allows them to blend seamlessly with moss-covered rocks and fungal growths. They possess large, dark eyes adapted for low-light conditions and a wide, toothless mouth used for suctioning up small prey.

The sekoitta's diet consists primarily of cave insects, grubs, and small subterranean rodents. They are known for their passive nature, preferring to avoid confrontation rather than engage in it. However, if cornered or threatened, they can emit a high-pitched, disorienting shriek that momentarily stuns predators, allowing them to escape into narrow crevices. Their life cycle is largely unknown, though observations suggest they reproduce by laying clutches of gelatinous eggs in underground pools. In the narrative, sekoittas play a minor role, often encountered by characters traversing the dark underworld, serving as atmospheric elements that contribute to the sense of a living, breathing subterranean ecosystem. Their primary function in the story is to add to the sense of mystery and danger associated with the unexplored depths of Eldoria.