Silex basilisks can reside in many regions, but they seem to prefer the mountains. They make their homes in caves mostly, preferring those near hot springs. As winter approaches, they are seen less and less, as the cold makes them sluggish. Basilisks love to soak up the warmth of the sun, and on hot days can be seen sunning on rocks. No one has seen a silex basilisk move too far from rocks; they tend to turn various plants into rocks if there are none around. They do the same to most of their prey, petrifying it before eating it. While these companions eat a variety of small creatures, they take the most energy from rocks, and will search out certain colored pebbles to consume. As far as their appearances go, basilisks look nothing like the rocks they are so fond of. They have no need of camouflage, and are either gold or dark gray in color. Both have crests that rise from their spines, but are soft to the touch. Silex basilisks who bond closely with their magi will often curl around their magi's necks, or travel in a bag near them. Given a source of heat, these companions are content with sleeping away most of the day. Although they tend to be drowsy, by no means do they let their guards down. Basilisks are very vigilant, and will simply open their eyes wide if suddenly startled. Should two silex basilisks look at one another, their magic will cancel out. But if several silex basilisks look at the same object, the item will turn into a rare stone and then promptly shatter.
Basilisks! With, a candy corn coloured frill. Interesting...
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'Whatever they freeze resembles any normal boulder, and as such blends seamlessly in with its environment. A very important addition to this power is that silex basilisks are able to mobilize their victims, with no harm done to them. Perhaps even more intriguing is the fact that humans remember everything that transpires while they were immobile.'
So, they can turn things into boulders and back again? Am I reading that right? That's certainly different.