Nian

This frightful beast is currently and regularly stealing barrels of fish from Sheku's family's compound in Karem's Beach. During the first encounter the beast's arrival was not observed. It arrived in a burst of darkness. It was not to be deterred from its mission.

It was pursued to a cove far to the south of Karem's Beach whereupon the monster plunged into the water and disappeared.

According to a book that was found in the Scholar room at the Blue Octopus Inn, the Nian has a connection to the deity Jotholvor.