Fauna: Viridia Prime
Region: Ascacian Wastes

Baba tears is the common name for the carnivorous insect, Erado Eustachius. Its name comes from the coupled symptoms experienced by infested humans: “baba,” the sound of popping ears and tears.

Despite the unnerving symptoms, Baba Tears rarely cause lasting damage to their hosts, which can be human or animal (including sheep and xoulic fork-tongues). Psychological damage may occur for individuals who isolate themselves during their infestation (see General Li’shomay). Individuals complaining of these symptoms should carry on with their day to avoid focusing on the uncomfortable sensations.

Infestation lasts 8 hours and occurs when a fertilized female baba tears enters an unprotected ear canal. The process takes two minutes, due to the physical transformation required, and can be easily avoided with a swipe of the ear. Once inside the ear canal, females make tiny lacerations in which to plant their eggs, which will be expelled naturally by wax. Freed larvae will start the cycle again.

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