Cursed Swamp Creature Concept - Vrising Contest Entry

The entry I have submitted is a Cursed Swamp Creature Concept. Below the shallow waters, stretching across the bog a predator lies in wait. This creature lures in its prey with an illusionary water lily, similar to local flora. When movement is detected on the surface the weaving wines grasp whatever creature dared come to close in a devastating initial attack. In game this creature would leap out of the water onto the embankment to try and subdue the (player) or (mob) in an attempt to consume it. Potential attacks could include a vine grapple that pulls the player in dealing damage on impact. A close up attack triggered by close proximity to the player, where the creature charges a cocoon attack. Growing thick branches from their (spine?) that loom over the (player) not unlike a ribcage. In theming with the surrounding Vbloods the ability gained from defeating this cursed creature, could be the illusion tree dash ability. If not a Vblood, you could have variations of this monster inhabit various areas throughout Vandoran. See other concepts included in the MP4 file before I settled on progressing the Cursed Forest Creature Concept. I enjoyed hypothesising new inhabitants for a world I enjoy greatly. And look forward to seeing the final wave of my peer's contest entries!