The Slime is a type of monster that is common in the Scribel Region. There are many varieties of slimes.
Slimes are generally amorphous masses of sentient gelatinous fluid with a solid core. There are many varieties, meaning that slimes can come in virtually any size, shape, color, or quality. Depending on the source, research on slimes has resulted in wildly different conclusions on their physiology, which raises the notion that slimes are an extremely diverse species.
Adventurers frequently refer to the "common slime", but it is unclear what is the exact definition of the "common slime". Given frequent contradictions in quest reports, one possibility is that adventurers frequently confuse similar-appearing slimes as the same species whereas in reality the true diversity of slimes is far more complex.
The "common slime" in the Scribel City area is considered quite weak and has mildly corrosive properties. They have been observed as a variety of different colors. Most appear to range in size from pocket-sized blobs to large cat-sized pillows.
Many types of slimes have been discovered.
Sewer Slime: Lives in the sewers and eats waste. Can carry a multitude of diseases.
Herb Slime: A docile slime that can secrete healing jelly. Grazes on grass and other plant life.
River Slime: An aquatic slime that lives near the riverbank.
Akaline Slime: Feeds on other slimes by dissolving their body in its alkaline fluids.
Soot Slime: Eats soot and smog; often found in blacksmith's forges.
Slimes have been observed in the Scribel Region. They have been found in a variety of different biomes, ranging from forest, grasslands, and rivers.
Interestingly, Scribel City has a large quantity of slimes. It is not known exactly where they come from, but slimes are often found all over the city in odd locations. Despite intensive subjugation campaigns by adventurers, the slime population has not gotten any smaller. A large quantity of slimes have been discovered in the Scribel City Sewers.
Slimes have been reported to eat many different things, although it depends on the type and species. They are thought to eat things by dissolving their food. Examples of dietary sources include plants, herbs, grasses, rocks, metals, animals, and more.
It has been theorized that with the right species of slime, almost anything can be eaten.
Numerous reports have suggested that many slimes have an acidic body with corrosive properties. The acidic quality is capable of slowly melting metal and causing chemical burns. Weapons often degrade after hunting slimes for prolonged periods. Some adventurers have suggested that slimes are weak to alkaline substances, such as soap.
The slime core is a critical component of each slime. Removing or destroying a slime core kills the slime. Slime cores are reportedly fragile, and many adventurers have accidentally broken slime cores while fighting slimes.
Slimes are also said to have regenerative properties. In addition to regenerating lost mass, slimes can change in size over time. Slimes that eat a lot are capable of growing in size.
It is rumored that slimes can acquire properties of the things that they eat. Some researchers have suggested that slimes that eat an abundance of sewage end up becoming sewer slimes, and slimes that eat an abundance of herbs end up becoming herb slimes. A few adventurers have proposed exploiting this property to cultivate slimes for industrial purposes.
Contradicting reports have been submitted regarding the sensitivity of slimes to magic. A few adventurers suggested that slimes are weak to fire magic, whereas others have reported that slimes are weak to water magic, and others have claimed that slimes are contrarily resistant to magic. Given the present information, it is impossible to conclude if slimes are weak or resistant to specific types of magic.
It was rumored for a period of time that slimes could not swim. However, this was rapidly debunked with the discovery of River Slimes.
Some adventurers have reported that piercing attacks are most effective at defeating slimes. In contrast, blunt attacks are reportedly less effective.
While slimes are classified as a monster, they are not ordinarily known to be particularly aggressive or passive. They are most dangerous in large quantities and have been reported to demonstrate some form of coordinated group behavior.
Slimes that are unusually aggressive are sometimes considered an anomaly — like "mutant slimes." Some adventurers have suggested that third-party individuals are capable of mind-controlling slimes to perform their bidding.
Slimes are frequently portrayed as weak-minded, instinctual, or even brainless. However, there are numerous reports of slimes with distinct and unique personalities. It is unknown if slimes are universally capable of intelligent thought.
Aside from population control, slimes are frequently hunted for their slime cores, which is a material used to craft healing potions.
There are also a number of cases of adventurers keeping slimes as pets.
Some civilians apparently pursue symbiotic relationships with local slimes. For example, Soot Slimes have been reported to clean the smog that comes out of Blacksmith forges. It has been rumored that some alchemists even breed slimes for industrial purposes.