Mimics

Mimic Lesser Faeling Species
Native to	Underwild, Bogfae territories
Avg. Lifespan	2-3 yrs
Diet	Carnivorous

Mimics suck.

A type of faeling - though they trend more animalistic, even by the standard. Somewhere between an animal and a fungus, they reproduce by spreading spores which grow into patches of flesh-colored mold, subsisting off moisture and insects until they're of mature size, at which point they peel themselves from the surface they grew on and start moving around.

They tend to develop in attics and basements, dark damp places where they can be ignored and hide. They have similar abilities to certain octopi, able to stretch and distort their shape and color to appear as any object they can perceive. It's not flawless, but especially in the dark or in a place they might be easily ignored, it's very easy to miss them.

Mimics only ever hunt prey smaller than themselves- usually insects, rodents, birds, and on occasion small housepets. On average, they appear about as large as a basketball, but can grow signifigantly larger if left unchecked. Generally, they won't attack people, usually opting to disguise themselves and hide or run away, but mimic-related deaths aren't unheard of.

The best way to deal with mimics is to avoid them in the first place- keep spaces clean, humidity controlled, and not too cluttered. Household cleaning chemicals can usually deal with early stages of growth, but more developed formations require calling in an exterminator. Keep an eye out for objects that seem out of place, or duplicates of things you own- a second left shoe, another chair at the dining table, piles of laundry in unusual places.

Mimics are most commonly found in more wet environments, and are a frequent issue among Bogfae villages. Bogfae have, in turned, found ways to cook and prepare mimics, and they've become a staple in local cuisine for those who can stomach it.