Highpeak Shrieker
"It's not hard to find a Shrieker: You'll hear them long before you see them."The Highpeak Shriekers (often simply called "Shriekers") are a subspecies of Wyvern commonly found living among the peaks and valleys of the Frostridge and Dragonspeak Mountains, and named for the high-pitched scream they use for hunting and communicating. While smaller than the average Wyvern, they are no less dangerous, and are just as aggressively territorial as their larger brethren. While their lairs are commonly found in remote areas far from civilisation, these Wyverns still pose a considerable risk to those who stray too close to their territories.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Like all Wyverns, Highpeak Shriekers have a reptilian body, with a pair of clawed hind legs, a pair of wings in place of forelimbs, a long serpentine neck ending in a dragon-like head, and a long tail with a spiked tip.
Biological Traits
True to their name, Highpeak Shriekers use a painfully high pitched screech to disorient and incapacitate their prey. They also use a lower pitched screech for communication and threat displays.
Genetics and Reproduction
Highpeak Shriekers are egg laying creatures, with eggs generally taking 3 months to gestate, and another 4 months to hatch.
Ecology and Habitats
Highpeak Shriekers lair in caves high up in the mountains, or in the valleys.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Highpeak Shriekers are carnivorous.
Behaviour
Highpeak Shriekers are highly aggressive towards anything they perceive to be trespassing in their territory.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Highpeak Shriekers are often found in packs, consisting of the breeding pair and their offspring.
Facial characteristics
Highpeak Shriekers have Dragon-like heads, with a long reptilian snout and a pair of horns. Compared to other Wyverns, the head of a Shrieker is slimmer and more streamlined.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Highpeak Shriekers are commonly found remote regions of the Frostridge and Dragonspeak Mountains.
Average Intelligence
Highpeak Shriekers are able to recognise locations, and are intelligent enough to hunt in packs.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Highpeak Shriekers have a keen sense of sight and hearing.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
65 years
Average Height
3m
Average Length
6.5m snout to tail, 8m wingspan
Average Physique
Highpeak Shriekers have a leaner body compared to most other species of Wyvern.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Highpeak Shriekers have pale grey scales.
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