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A formidable amphibian dwelling within the heart of crystal caverns, leads a versatile life. When not traversing the caverns streams they are scaling crystal spires with unparalleled prowess. This is owed to the specialized spatulae which are bristle-like hairs that comprise their toe pads, allowing them to stick and unstick to surfaces. In their quest for sustenance, their loose skin flaps come into play, aiding them in accessing tight crevices within the caverns. Their oral disk mouths are superbly adapted for scraping vegetation and algae from the cave walls, ensuring a steady source of nourishment. For defense, the Gemstone Gecko boasts a shell adorned with crystalline structures, each jutting out in formidable points, creating a natural armor that deters potential threats. The Gemstone Gecko's robust, paddle-like tail proves itself a marvel of adaptation, enabling seamless navigation through the cave's winding streams, all while possessing the strength to forcibly dismantle crystals when the need arises. This dual utility, however, comes with an inherent risk, as occasionally they inadvertently dislodge large crystals while constructing their homes or foraging for sustenance. Thriving in sizable colonies, often ranging from 5 to 10 individuals. They craft their nests within the heart of hollowed crystal spires, strategically located near artificial lakes they've created by diverting the flow of the subterranean river, using an ingenious combination of broken crystals as makeshift dams.

This CR1/4 creature is called a Gemstone Gecko and is a Beast that lives mostly within the Crystal Caves.

Made by: Catchy Cantrips