🧬 Giant eel-like, magical, glowing eyes, water-dwelling, vengeful
⚠️ Danger: 7.5

Abaia is a mythical eel-like creature from Melanesian folklore said to inhabit deep lakes and guard them fiercely. It is considered a guardian spirit of aquatic life, punishing those who pollute or exploit its habitat. The creature is said to be massive in size, often with glowing eyes and mystical power. When angered, it causes floods or swallows intruders whole. Legends often depict Abaia as wise and deeply connected to its environment. It rarely reveals itself unless provoked. Some tribes perform rituals to appease it before fishing. It plays an important role in environmental respect and balance in island cultures.