"These,” Molgrug explains, waggling his spectacles, "are a magical construct to enhance my arcane and ocular capacities. There are actually formed from condensed... yes, well, they're magic. Don't worry about it."
Advanced meldshaping theory - heck, introductory magical theory of any kind - will probably have to wait until Brandisher has at least passed some classes in basic arithmetic.
"At any rate, this whole, um... experience... rather supports my theory!" He continues, growing more excited. He indicates the broken cocoon pieces, goop, and general detritus surrounding them. "They, ah, specific details are unusual and, I must confess, a little surprising... Indeed, we should take notes on our observations... I assume that the process has a higher T-number than I first anticipated... fascinating!"
Statblock
Senses: Darkvision 60ft, Spot/Listen +7, Init: +2
HP: 16/16
AC: 17, Touch: 12, Flat-footed: 14
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +6 (+2 vs mind-affecting spells, +4 vs poison)
Soulmelds: Mage's Spectacles (1), Lightning Gauntlets (0)
Spells: Command x2, Resurgence, Obscuring Mist, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Create Water
Special: None