Snallygaster

Snallygasters are creatures found in Appalachia.

Background
Experiments with recombinant strains of FEV at the West Tek research center in Appalachia produced numerous failed mutations, with two exceptions. The first of these was FEVS-006443 from October 14, 2077, a Phase 2 combination strain that combined traits that resembled a number of different species. The results were considered disturbing by the scientists but provided valuable insights as to the capability of recombinant FEV. Changes included a number of ocular organs along the enlarged upper torso, a second set of arms ending in clawed digits and a large sickle-shaped claw on each inner toe. The living, stable and functioning subject was sustaining itself normally (a major accomplishment for the program) and was planned for release in Huntersville after the subsequent experiment matured. The mutant was not returned to the area until January 3, 2078, when it escaped containment and the facility. The mutant procreated, leading to the emergence of snallygaster mutants across Appalachia.

Characteristics
They are recognizable from a distance, due to their signature clicking sounds and the thick, pungent odor they emit.

Snallygasters are almost exclusively found around highly toxic or irradiated areas in groups of up to four. When provoked, they will spit a ball of toxic slime from the mouth, dealing poison damage. They will then run to the player character and use a melee attack. Snallygasters are immune to radiation damage and take 150% damage when struck in the head.

Bloody snallygaster
A snallygaster with a dark red hide, giving it the appearance of being covered in blood.

Glowing snallygaster
A snallygaster which glows green following exposure to high levels of radiation.

Scorched snallygaster
A charred, fleshy snallygaster infected with the Scorched Plague. All regular snallygaster variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities and items. They may become Scorched when attacked by scorchbeasts or the scorchbeast queen, becoming allies with other Scorched creatures.

Locations

 * Three can always be found at Toxic Larry's Meat 'n Go.
 * Two can always be found in Charleston between the Hornwright Industrial Headquarters and the Charleston Capitol Building.
 * Two or three usually spawn at Pylon V-13.
 * One is located at Federal Disposal Field HZ-21.
 * Six can appear at the flooded trainyard.
 * Four can sometimes appear at Kiddie Corner Cabins.
 * Can sometimes appear at Treetops.
 * Can sometimes appear at the crashed vertibird behind Hemlock Holes.
 * One is encountered in Vault 96 during A Satisfied Conscience.

Appearances
Snallygasters appear only in Fallout 76.

Behind the scenes
The snallygaster concept art by Ray Lederer intentionally deviated from the folklore version of the cryptid.

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