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Discarded GU

 🟢 DISCARDED GU 🟢
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    "Leave No Trace?
     Too late for that."
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      ╭───────╮
     ╱  ◉   ◉  ╲
    │    ~~~    │
    │  ~~~~~~~  │
     ╲ ~~~~~~~~╱
      ╰───────╯
      ~ drip ~

Monster Classification

Property	Value
Type	Ooze
Tier	Common
Level Range	1-5
Habitat	Popular trails, race courses, aid station areas
Aggression	Passive (won't attack unless approached)
Threat Level	⭐ (1/5)

Lore

Origin Story

Every trail runner knows the ritual: rip open the energy gel packet, squeeze the contents into your mouth, and... well, technically you're supposed to pack out the wrapper. But sometimes the pocket is full. Sometimes you're bonking hard. Sometimes you just... forget.

Those discarded gel packets don't just disappear. The residual electrolytes, maltodextrin, and "natural flavors" seep into the trail. They mix with mud, sweat, and the tears of DNF'd runners. Over time, something awakens.

The Discarded GU is nature's revenge for Leave No Trace violations. A sentient blob of accumulated trail nutrition, sticky with betrayal and artificially flavored with righteousness.

Behavior

Lurks near trail markers and popular rest spots
Attracted to the sound of velcro pockets opening
Makes wet schlorp sounds when moving
Occasionally emits the faint scent of "Birthday Cake" or "Salted Watermelon"
Will absolutely stick to your shoes

Variations by Flavor

Variant	Color	Special Trait
Chocolate Outrage	Brown 🟤	Slightly stronger
Salted Watermelon	Pink 🩷	Causes thirst
Birthday Cake	White ⚪	Disturbingly cheerful
Espresso Love	Black ⚫	Faster attack speed
Tri-Berry	Purple 🟣	Can split into 2 mini-GUs

Base Statistics

Level 1 Stats

Stat	Value
HP	25
MP	0
ATK	8
DEF	3
Speed	2 (Very Slow)

Stat Scaling (Per Level)

Level	HP	ATK	DEF
1	25	8	3
2	32	10	4
3	40	12	5
4	50	14	6
5	62	17	7

Derived Stats

Stat	Value	Notes
Dodge Chance	0%	It's goo, it doesn't dodge
Crit Chance	5%	Lucky sticky hit
Crit Damage	125%	Weak crits

Combat Abilities

Basic Attack: Sticky Slap

The GU extends a pseudopod and slaps you with surprising force.

Damage:    100% ATK
Type:      Physical
Cooldown:  None

Effect: Standard attack. Nothing special, but leaves a sticky residue on your dignity.

Ability 1: Stick to Shoes 👟

The GU latches onto your footwear with the tenacity of a 30-mile PR attempt.

Damage:    50% ATK
Type:      Physical
Effect:    Applies "Sticky" debuff for 2 turns
Cooldown:  Every 3 turns
Chance:    100%

Sticky Debuff:

-15% Dodge chance
-10% Speed (for flee attempts)
Duration: 2 turns
Cleansable: Yes (Foam Roll removes it)

Flavor Text: "You'll never get this off your Hokas."

Ability 2: Sugar Rush 🍬

The GU vibrates intensely as its concentrated sugars activate.

Damage:    None
Type:      Self-Buff
Effect:    +25% ATK for 3 turns
Cooldown:  Once per battle
Trigger:   When HP drops below 50%

Behavior:

GU only uses this when threatened
Visual: GU starts jiggling aggressively
Quote: "MALTODEXTRIN ACTIVATED"

Ability 3: Electrolyte Splash 💦 (Level 3+)

The GU launches a spray of sodium and potassium directly at your face.

Damage:    75% ATK
Type:      Physical
Effect:    25% chance to apply "Blinded" for 1 turn
Cooldown:  Every 4 turns
Range:     Can hit from distance

Blinded Debuff:

-30% Accuracy for 1 turn
You got sports drink in your eyes

Only available on Level 3+ Discarded GUs.

Combat Behavior AI

Decision Priority

1. If HP < 50% AND Sugar Rush not used:
   → Use Sugar Rush

2. If Stick to Shoes off cooldown AND player not Sticky:
   → Use Stick to Shoes (70% chance)

3. If Level 3+ AND Electrolyte Splash off cooldown:
   → Use Electrolyte Splash (40% chance)

4. Default:
   → Sticky Slap (basic attack)

Aggression Patterns

Situation	Behavior
Player passes by	Ignores unless within 5m
Player stops near	Wiggles curiously
Player attacks	Engages, calls for help (15% chance to summon another)
Player flees	Pursues slowly, gives up after 20m

Drops & Rewards

Experience Points

GU Level	Base XP	First Kill Bonus
1	10	+5
2	15	+7
3	22	+10
4	30	+14
5	40	+18

Loot Table

Item	Drop Rate	Notes
Empty Gel Packet	60%	Trash, worth 1 coin
Sticky Residue	30%	Crafting material
Intact Energy Gel	8%	Consumable: +15 MP
Rare Flavor GU	2%	Consumable: +25 MP, +10% ATK for 1 battle

Currency

GU Level	Coins Dropped
1	2-5
2	4-8
3	6-12
4	9-16
5	12-22

Monster Entourage Behavior

When following the player around yelling things:

Dialogue Escalation

0-5 Minutes (Annoyed):

"Hey! HEY! You dropped something!"
"Excuse me, I believe you littered me!"
"This is a Leave No Trace trail!"
schlorp schlorp schlorp

5-10 Minutes (Frustrated):

"I used to be PREMIUM NUTRITION!"
"Do you know how much I cost per ounce?!"
"I had DREAMS! I was gonna fuel a PR!"
"Fine! Just keep walking! SEE IF I CARE!"

10-30 Minutes (Desperate):

"Please... I just want closure..."
"I promise I'll be quick... just one fight..."
"Remember that one time you bonked at mile 18? I COULD HAVE HELPED!"
"I'm literally dissolving out here!"

30-60 Minutes (Philosophical):

"What even IS a slime, when you think about it?"
"Do you think I have a soul? Is maltodextrin sentient?"
"We're not so different, you and I. We both just want to be consumed."
"...I've forgotten why I was mad."

60+ Minutes (Existential):

"I've accepted my fate."
"The trail will reclaim me eventually."
"Promise me... promise me you'll pack out your wrappers..."
"It's actually kind of nice out here. Good views."
weirdly content schlorp sounds

Encounter Locations

Spawn Zones

Location Type	Spawn Rate	Level Range
Popular trailheads	High	1-2
Mile markers	Medium	1-3
Water sources	Medium	2-4
Aid station areas	Very High	2-5
Remote trails	Low	3-5

Environmental Factors

Condition	Effect on Spawns
After rain	+50% spawn rate (washes residue together)
Race weekend	+200% spawn rate
Winter	-75% spawn rate (frozen solid)
Near trash cans	-30% spawn rate (properly disposed)

Variants

Mini GU (Level 1 only)

A tiny baby slime, barely sentient.

HP: 10
ATK: 4
DEF: 1
XP: 4

No abilities
Often spawns in groups of 2-3
Makes high-pitched squeak sounds
Almost cute

Crusty GU (Level 4-5)

An older GU that's been baking in the sun. Crunchier.

HP: +20% base
ATK: +10% base
DEF: +30% base (hardened exterior)

Takes 2 hits to remove "Crusty Shell" before normal damage applies
Slower but tougher
Makes crack crunch sounds when moving
Drops "Crystallized Electrolytes" crafting material

Caffeinated GU (Rare, Level 3-5)

An espresso-flavored variant. Vibrating with energy.

HP: -10% base
ATK: +20% base
Speed: 5 (Fast!)

Attacks twice per turn
Jitters constantly
Makes bzzzzt sounds
10% chance to inflict "Jittery" debuff (can't use abilities for 1 turn)
Drops "Espresso Gel" (rare consumable)

Combat Strategy (For Players)

Weaknesses

Weakness	Effect
Fire/Heat	+25% damage (melts the sugars)
Water attacks	+15% damage (dilutes it)
Trail Runner class	Thematic bonus: +10% XP

Resistances

Resistance	Effect
Poison	Immune (it's already chemicals)
Sticky effects	Immune (can't stick to itself)
Physical	-10% damage (absorbs impacts)

Tips

Kill quickly - Sugar Rush at 50% HP makes it dangerous
Cleanse Sticky - Use Foam Roll if you get stuck
AoE for groups - Mini GUs spawn together
Bring fire - If you have it, use it
Don't flee - Very slow, just finish it

Trivia

The first Discarded GU was reportedly spotted near the Western States 100 course
Scientists debate whether GUs are truly alive or just "chemically motivated"
Some ultrarunners report forming emotional bonds with their stalker GUs
The Birthday Cake variant is considered the most disturbing
There is an unconfirmed report of a "Mega GU" formed from an entire aid station's worth of discarded packets

Monster	Relationship
Wrapper Wraith	Often found together (the packet becomes a ghost)
Sodium Specter	Evolved form (pure electrolyte energy)
The Bonk	What happens if you DON'T eat your gels

Version History

v1.0 - Initial Discarded GU design

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