Soranati
Armored beasts of the fertile valley.
"Your sixthfather was killed by a soranati but not before he cut off it's tail but that wasn't the end of the legacy of this beast. It killed several more hunters before your fourthfather slew it. The skull of the beast still decorates this village."
Basic Information
Anatomy
The soranati are primarily quadrupedal. The front legs are smaller than the back and have larger claws. A short tail provides some balance while standing on the hind legs.
Biological Traits
The females are generally larger and with a more subdued coloration. The armored plates at the back of the head are larger and have spinier edges on the males.
Genetics and Reproduction
At the end of the 140 cycle gestation period the mother will give birth to four identical live young.
Growth Rate & Stages
The leathery backs of the young begin to harden at only 12 cycles but won't reach their final hardness until after reaching maturity at about 16 seasons.
Ecology and Habitats
The humid jungles of Shavat Tur are the location to which the soranati are best adapted. The creature's armor plates provide additional surface area with which to shed excess heat. The soranati keep the population of kentiza low allowing their prey to survive in larger numbers which in turn eat the foliage of the jungle floor keeping paths clearer for the large soranati to travel through.
Dietary Needs and Habits
The flightless kentiza are aggressive birds that make up the entirety of the soranati diet. This makes the soranati the only creature in Shavat Tur to consume only one other creature. Soranati hunting is very straightforward, chase the prey and chase it preferably in a straight line. They will wait near clearings for flocks to arrive and then charge. Large flocks will attempt to fight back but this seems to be more about a few dying to sate the soranati hunger while the rest survive.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Females control territory and males must stay out of the female controlled territory except when venturing in during a mating season. Males compete by showing off their head ridges and fighting other males.
Domestication
No soranati are known to have been domesticated though some people have died trying.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The meat, hide, and plates of the soranati are all of great value. As with all foods the lizardfolk eat it raw. The hide is used to make tents, clothes, and straps while the plates are used for decorations, armor, or shields.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Found solely within the valley of Shavat Tur.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Smell and hearing are the strongest senses the soranati possess. The shape of the plates around the head act to capture sound and transfer it to the ear allowing them to more easily identify the location from where a sound originated.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Some mosses will grow on the plates of the creature though their effects are unknown.
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Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
2.7 meters
Average Weight
300 kg
Average Length
4.2 meters
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The armored plates along their backs and sides have shades of brown and red in them while their undersides are white. The ridge around the head of males may also include purple, orange, and other colors.
Geographic Distribution
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