[Bungleau]

I gotta agree with you, Charmy. On one hand, a simple firestorm (which can be attained before you get to Ishad N'ha, for sure) is a simple way to take care of them.

On the other hand, the first time you're playing the game, by the time you work your way past Ishad N'ha, you're probably feeling pretty good about yourself, your party, and how the game is going. You wander past one, or perhaps two of the salads without knowing it. Then, perhaps from behind you, comes a whiff of hot air from the Gael Serran's own mobile salad bar, and within minutes, you're learning one of the great truths about life in the Gael Serran: they WILL hunt you down....

Now, after that first matchup, you're better prepared to deal with them in succeeding games, by knowing what spells to get and use. Kind of like making sure you get level 4 Vine and Cure Poison before heading to the serpent temple....

From my perspective, I appreciate that kind of monster, largely because they make me think and consider my game. I also appreciate the challenge they represent; have you ever inadvertantly cast a firestorm around yourself? Quick spells can be a real pain sometimes....

And perhaps, just perhaps, I resent them because I respect them so much. If they weren't around, I'd comfortably be the most dangerous set of creatures in the Gael Serran. If they get together with a couple of their buddies... that might not be the case.