Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Terentatek

Terentateks are ancient, nightmarish apex predators steeped in the dark side of the Force. Twisted through Sith alchemy and corruption, these hulking beasts were created for a singular purpose: to hunt and kill Force-sensitives. Legends across the galaxy speak of entire Jedi enclaves wiped out by a single Terentatek emerging from hibernation beneath forgotten temples or corrupted worlds.

Physically, a Terentatek resembles a monstrous fusion of rancor-like bulk and spiked predatory anatomy. Its massive frame is reinforced by corrupted bone plates and jagged protrusions, while venom-dripping claws and tusks tear through armor and flesh with terrifying ease. Beneath its chin lies a dark sensory organ that allows it to detect the bio-electric and Force signatures of living beings, making stealth nearly impossible for Jedi once the beast awakens.

What truly sets the Terentatek apart is its supernatural hostility toward the Force itself. The creature actively disrupts Force use in its presence, feeding on the energy it suppresses. Lightsabers and light-aligned powers are among the few tools capable of reliably harming it, reinforcing its mythic reputation as a Jedi killer engineered to punish reliance on the Force.

Game Masters should treat the Terentatek as a major narrative threat, not a random encounter. It is best used as a climactic guardian, a reawakened Sith experiment, or a harbinger of dark side resurgence. A Terentatek fight should feel oppressive, desperate, and personal—especially for Force-using characters who suddenly realize the Force itself is no longer a safe refuge.

Wildlife encounters in SWURPG hit different than firefights. Terentatek doesn’t “hold ground” or “follow orders” — it follows instinct: territory, hunger, fear, or protection of a nest. Run it like a living threat: ambush angles, terrain advantage, and a clear “what it wants” that drives its choices every round.

Recommended Level Range: 9–15  |  Difficulty Rating (DR): 6

Terentatek Stat Block (SWURPG)

Terentatek in Play

A Terentatek hunts with terrifying purpose. It uses Detect Force-Sensitive to locate Jedi and Force users long before combat begins, positioning itself for ambush in confined or shadowed terrain such as ruins, caverns, or ancient temples.

In combat, the Terentatek prioritizes Force-sensitive targets relentlessly. It closes distance quickly, using Venomous Claw to inflict ongoing poison damage and weaken prey before grappling them into a Crushing Hold. Once a target is restrained, the creature focuses on overwhelming physical damage rather than spreading attacks.

Dark Side Suppression forces Force users to make difficult choices, draining resources rapidly and discouraging repeated power use. Combined with Force Resistance and regeneration, the Terentatek thrives in prolonged engagements where panic and exhaustion set in.

The Terentatek does not retreat unless severely threatened or deprived of dark side influence. If regeneration is suppressed, it becomes more aggressive, attempting to end the fight quickly by eliminating Force users first. Encounters should feel like a brutal test of adaptability—where reliance on raw Force power alone may prove fatal.

Adventure Hooks Featuring Terentatek

• The Jedi Killer Awakens: A dormant Terentatek stirs beneath the ruins of an ancient Sith temple after seismic activity exposes its lair. Force-sensitive characters experience nightmares and weakening connections to the Force as the creature begins hunting again.
• The Vanishing Order: A small Force-using sect has gone silent. Investigation reveals clawed remains, drained lightsabers, and signs of a predator that specifically targeted those attuned to the Force.
• Sith Alchemist’s Legacy: Holocrons recovered from a dark side vault reference an unfinished experiment. The party must destroy or contain the Terentatek before a cult attempts to awaken more of its kind.
• Bait for a Monster: A desperate faction asks the party to lure a Terentatek away from a populated region. The plan requires a Force-sensitive to act as bait—knowing the creature will never stop hunting them.
• Echoes Beneath the World: A planet’s Force nexus begins to destabilize. Beneath the surface, a hibernating Terentatek feeds on the growing dark side energy, threatening to emerge stronger than ever.
• Arena of the Damned: An underworld syndicate captures a Terentatek to use as an arena champion. When it escapes containment, the party must stop it before it turns the entire complex into a slaughterhouse.

To explore more creatures, return to the Creatures & Wildlife index and expand your roster with additional predators, pests, pack hunters, and megafauna.