The Rolling Death Species in Aserere | World Anvil

The Rolling Death

I have, from afar, watched the rotations of The Rolling Death. I can say that it doesn't seem so much malevolent as unaware. The beast is a small mountain and seemingly nothing can penetrate its shell. It only stops locomotion to graze and sleep. What a blissfully unaware existence...
— Loremaster Medici

The Rolling Death is so named for its propensity to flatten the land around it as it curls into a ball and rolls from destination to destination. It is one of the few Almighty Primal Lords that does not actively predate on Homon villages. However, it is more likely to incidentally crush settlements during its locomotion.


 

Clinging to it's scales are vestiges of Akoko technology. It is uncertain where it accumulated these parts. When they fall off, they are seen as holy relics to be retrieved, and sometimes, fought over.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Rolling Death has a wide bird like face with 2 small eyes and a heavily armored body.

 

Its legs are relatively thin when compared to its massive body and they end in sharp claws. It's legs and underbelly are covered in a thick hide while its back and tail are armored in thick bone scutes with metallic edges. Along both sides, there are specialized scutes that can extend their sharp edge and can be use for offensive or defensive means.

 

Other than this, not much is known about the creatures capabilities.

Ecology and Habitats

It's den is an old Akoko ruin. It does not seem inclined to travel too near The Howling Mountains or too near The Forest of Idan which border its territory.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Rolling Death, despite its name, seems to be an obligate herbivore. For days, it travels and grazes before returning to its den to rest for a week or more.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Rolling Death seems to have poor eyesight and hearing as it does not seem respond to visual and auditory sounds. It could also just not care...

Conservation Status
Unique
Geographic Distribution


Cover image: Aserere Cover Art by Robusta Art