Koniguló

Large arachnid like species native to the cold forests and mountains of Iola

Basic Information

Anatomy

Known for their size, legs and penetrating eyes, the Koniguló are adept at hiding in groves and forests as their bodies resemble that of tree trunks and mossy boulders.

Genetics and Reproduction

Koniguló reproduce and lay a small number of rock like eggs in hidden locations like small caves or high in trees. These eggs number around 4-5 and hatch quite quickly.

Growth Rate & Stages

Koniguló have their young quite early and as such tend to stick around and raise their young for some time before the young are ready to be on their own. Koniguló carry their young on their backs as they walk through a forest and protect them by laying on top of them when hiding among the groves.

Ecology and Habitats

Found only in deep forests, caves or places with little human activity

Dietary Needs and Habits

Koniguló feed on large prey from elk, moose and other large animals. Koniguló can even be found sometimes battling bears for scraps of meat and are known to sometimes prefer them over their normally more antlered prey.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

A Koniguló face is an unforgettable sight, thought to have bioluminescent eyes which when opened give off a greenish glow which they use as a measure to scare off predators. The mouth is a sprawling tangle of tentacle like appendages used to push food into the mouth which typically remains hidden but appears to be lower on the body.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Inhabit mainly the cold north in deep forests and mountains

Average Intelligence

Shown to be quite intelligent in contrast to their prey, leave traps behind using strands of their hair combined with their weak webbing. Generally Koniguló tend to want to avoid humans as their skin is quite valuable as an ingredient in aloes and other healing mixtures.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Koniguló have hairs on their legs and body that give them a great sense of their surroundings and how they fit into the space they are in. This adaptation allows them to hide much better in the forests and also gives them a vision of what is nearby and if they want to attack or hide from it.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Eutun

Lifespan

50-100 years

Average Height

20-30 ft

Average Weight

15-25 tons

Average Length

30-40 ft

Average Physique

Most Koniguló can appear quite bulky as their legs resemble tree trunks which they use as camouflage and their bodies resemble brown mossy boulders again which they use as a way to camouflage themselves from potential predators.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Koniguló have interesting coloring and markings on them. Like their eyes, a Koniguló has bioluminescent bands on its body and legs which can be flashed to scare away predators and may be a method to attract mates as well. Some have been seen to have markings on them which resemble runic inscriptions suggesting run ins with humans who have marked the beasts with protection charms.