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Frostfang Yeti

"I saw its breath before I heard its growl. That’s when I knew I was prey." — Last journal entry of Ser Larrik Vos

 

General Information

Classification: Monstrous Humanoid / Apex Predator Habitat: High-altitude peaks of the Burgrave Heights Height: 9–11 ft Weight: 1,100–1,500 lbs Notable Traits: Telepathic hunting sense, frost-infused breath, intelligent pack coordination
 

Physical Description

Frostfang Yetis are hulking, fur-covered predators with bluish-white coats that blend seamlessly into the snow. Their fangs are jagged like broken icicles, and their eyes glow faintly with a cold, arcane light. Their long claws are capable of tearing through steel, and their breath carries an unnatural chill that can freeze flesh on contact.
 

Behavior and Ecology

Despite their monstrous appearance, Frostfang Yetis exhibit high intelligence, especially in hunting strategy. They are known to isolate prey, lay ambushes, and use howls to mimic storm winds. Some scholars theorize they communicate telepathically within small packs.
  [list] [*]Nocturnal and primarily active during auroral surges [*]Solitary alphas are the most dangerous [*]Resistant to cold-based magic [*]Sensitive to celestial fluctuations — often more aggressive during lunar eclipses [/list]
 

Legends and Myths

Some druids believe the Frostfang Yetis were once sacred guardians of Aurora’s Peak, created by the Celestial Architects to defend the leyline convergence from corruption. Others whisper that they are cursed remnants of the Starlit Ordain, twisted by exposure to divine energies gone awry.
 

Known Encounters

[list] [*]The Glacier Hollow Massacre, where an entire scouting company vanished in a single night [*]A lone yeti known as Whitetalon has stalked the Giant’s Path for over a century [*]Frozen statues in the Sapphire Crags believed to be victims of the yeti’s breath [/list]
 

Usage in Campaigns

The Frostfang Yeti makes for: [list] [*]A terrifying predator in high-altitude survival adventures [*]A spiritual test or guardian during pilgrimages [*]A misunderstood creature with ancient ties to the divine [/list]
 

Related Articles

[list] [*]Burgrave Heights (Mountain Range) [*]Aurora’s Peak (Landmark) [*]Giant’s Path (Trail) [*]Sky Temple Ruins (Site) [/list]