Shoggoth

The Shoggoth is an monster in The Manse on Soracca.

Description
Traditionally, Shoggoths are large, protoplasmic creatures of an indefinable shape. They are servants of the Elder Things, being used to build their great cities.

The Shoggoths found on the island of Soracca, however, are a bit different. These creatures are the result of a botched ritual performed by the Yellokult in an effort to summon servants of their own. While they technically are members of the Shoggoth family, they are far less intelligent and more prone to violent outbursts. They are capable of sliding through small spaces, allowing them to move through the portcullises on the Ground Floor. Various warding rituals bar them from entering the Second Floor or The Ruins.

Types of Shoggoth found on Soracca
Verdant Shoggoth: The Verdant Shoggoth wanders the Ground Floor of The Manse. On partial moons, the Shoggoth's pattern is predictable. However, on fuller moons, it becomes more erratic, and can be accompanied by a partner. It attained its green hue after being trapped in The Courtyard for aeons.

Cavern Shoggoth: The Cavern Shoggoth is found in The Oubliette. It is similar to a Verdant Shoggoth, though far more aggressive and quick. Its purple hue is closer to its extraterrestrial cousins.

Ashen Shoggoth: An Ashen Shoggoth is one that has been petrified by Lustrous Ash. While a small amount of the ash will simply stun a Shoggoth, a continuous, dense assault of it will cause the Shoggoth to enter a sleep state. Only strong disturbances (such as pulses emitted by implements of Vibur) can cause an Ashen Shoggoth to awaken from this state.