Treghrum

*"The Treghrum is a rare predator specialized in the use of aggressive mimicry. This multi-legged creature can fold its body to closely resemble a Trebhum; in this way, the imposter will infiltrate a group, acting as one of its members until it finds the right moment to strike. However, Treghrum are not truly intelligent and cannot lead a group. If the creature’s deception is exposed, spraying it with water will cause it to flee by burrowing into the sand. If it perceives the group as vulnerable, however, it may seize one of its members."*

- Compendium Entry

The Treghrum is an aggressive predator that can be found in the Desert.

## Appearance

In their true forms, Treghrum resemble emaciated centipedes. Their bodies are divided into 6 flat segments, each one adorned with a pair of sharp legs and pink underbellies (minus the head). Their heads are on the most foremost segment, with large, reptilian eyestalks behind the segment, and a long, sharp-grooved jaw that droops forward. On their ending segment are four appendages, two being fin-like and on the side, the other two resembling fleshy purple legs at the end. Their coloring also tends to vary.

In their disguised forms, they bear a surprisingly strong resemblance to Trebhum, complete with skin patterns, albeit with several discrepancies such as their flat feet, reptilian eyes, serrations on the snout, and barely visible segmentation.

## Behavior

Treghrum can be found wandering very aimlessly in their disguised forms, usually in a select spot. Upon spotting a Trebhum, it will start following the Trebhum around in a nonaggressive manner, although they cannot be interacted with most of the time. After staying with the Trebhum for awhile, it will unfold and reveal itself, continuously attacking the Trebhum until they're either dead, get away from it for an extended period, or it's just simply driven off. Upon being damaged enough, a Treghrum will attempt to escape under the sand.

## Strategy

Avoiding Treghrum in the first place requires paying attention to all Trebhum you see in the biome. You can always find Treghrum wandering outside alone, unlike normal Trebhum that are only found resting, in Trebhum homes, and in eggs. Otherwise, keep a close eye on your group for any individuals with the aforementioned discrepancies, and try to roll away since they can neither roll or move very fast. Additionally, you can uncover a Treghrum by attempting to make it the leader, forcing it to reveal itself. They will also avoid areas filled with water.

When in their true forms, they'll move incredibly fast, chasing down the leader Trebhum and snapping at either them or the others. Fortunately, Treghrum dislike water, and with enough of it sprayed it will flee. The same can also be said for uncovering a disguised Treghrum. Otherwise, try to reach higher ground while getting as far away from the Treghrum as possible, although this may take some time given their persistence.

## Drops

Treghrum do not drop anything upon death.

## Trivia

* Despite what's said in its compendium entry, Treghrum do not seize capture Trebhum in-game, although this might just be considering its tendency to attack lone Trebhum.