With Halloween just around the corner, I thought the next pet to feature really should be one of the creepiest, crawliest ones in my stable: the Deep Wriggler.
In SWTOR, Wrigglers are also known more generally as “larva”, and are almost exclusively found on the planet Asation in the Operation Terror from Beyond, although a few wander the frozen world of Hoth in the southern, Dreadseed corrupted reaches of the Crystal Wastes. As the name “larva” suggests, Wrigglers are an immature form of truly frightening monstrosities from outside our known universe such as the Writhing Horror and apparently even the Terror herself. Maybe Lil Wriggly will grow up to be a cosmic horror the likes of which the mortal mind cannot fully comprehend, but for now this slimy baby is all smiles (literally!) and, from the look in its eyes, it adores its adoptive parent. So maybe I’ll be spared when the universe is cast into madness and chaos upon the return of the Great Old Ones.
For those looking to acquire a Wriggler themselves, the Deep Wriggler pet can be found as loot from the final boss of Terror from Beyond on its Veteran Mode, but Lunar, Stellar and Striated Wriggler varieties can be found on the Cartel Market and up for auction on the Galactic Trade Network.
I want to take a moment to thank the dozens of people who entered my pets raffle. I hope everyone will enjoy this silly side projector. I’ve already planned out the additions through the end of the year, so suggestions will start appearing next year. If your suggestion is appropriate for a particular season, look for it then! For now the plan is to spotlight a new pet at the beginning and middle of each month. Not surprisingly next month’s pets are Thanksgiving themed (and delicious!).
Finally, I will be returning to SWTOR commentary soon, and of course will eagerly check out Aurebesh and other languages as they appear in the game!
I got my own Deep Wriggler either the first or second time I cleared TFB veteran mode with my guild (the latter of which was on Boxing Day 2012). I was still new to my guild back then and it felt extra lovely to be given loot since I kinda felt “not worthy”. Still makes me feel warm and fuzzy every time I look at it!
I am also very fond on this little troublemaker and knew immediately it’d be in the first batch of featured pets. One look at the wriggler and it’s obvious, it is thrilled to be here which was not at all what I expected when I got one myself. When the random pet button decides it’s Wriggly’s day to play, I laugh and smile every time.