How to Survive a Rusalka Attack

Rusalka by Ivan Bilibin Wiki Creative Commons

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Today’s topic is “How to Survive a Rusalka Attack.” This is an essential lesson for any undersea adventurer.

When swimming deep in the Pacific, you may find yourself face-to-face with a host of hungry ghouls such as Rusalka. 

They may seem friendly enough, admiring your braids or your brawny muscles. But don’t be fooled. These lovely demons will eat you if given the chance.

 I know, I know, they’ll tell a sob story first. They were beaten with licorice sticks or bullied by bears and had to escape to the sea (and death). It’s sad, no doubt about it. But don’t let your guard down. I can assure you, they won’t.

You’ll know they’re moving in for the kill when they start swaying in unison, their long white hair drifting back and forth in a hypnotic way. Then their eyes go dark (or sometimes blinding white, just to mix things up) and they pounce!

  

The key is to interrupt these mesmerizing movements before you’re enchanted, becoming easy prey. How to do this? Light. Rusalka fear even the thought of a life in daylight. But how do you find light so deep undersea?

If you’ve forgotten to bring a luminescent mage or a shocker, your best bet is to catch some bioluminescent jellyfish or krill. These are plentiful in the Pacific and not nearly as tough to catch as lanternfish, who are really trying to catch you.

Another option is to bring along a mind mage who might trick the ghoulish gals into thinking they’re being scorched by sunlight. They’ll back off right away.

As always, Surviving the Deeps, assumes no legal responsibility for enchantment, hypnosis, death or dismemberment, whether by Rusalka or other nightmarish creatures such as the leviathan or voodoo demons. 

Next lesson: How to Fight a Shock Mage

Until next time, swim free, dive deep, and stay alive!!

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