Encyclopedia Entry:
A variety of shapeshifter that takes the form of a treasure chest. They lurk in places with lots of other chests and wait for a victim to show up. Mimics have an uncanny ability to plant themselves in just those areas where a human will soon stumble across them. It is not known how they are able to make such predictions. Mimics usually prefer towers, caves, and dungeons but have been found in castles and even private homes.