Leucrotta

From the journal of Mara Thorne, Traveling Bard: "The locals spoke of a creature with the body of a stag and the head of a badger, but I dismissed their tales as mere folklore—until I heard the cries for help. They were so convincing, so human, that I couldn't ignore them. As I ventured deeper into the forest, the cries grew louder, more desperate. That's when I saw it: the leucrotta, with its mismatched, grotesque form and a mouth filled with jagged teeth. It grinned at me with a chilling, almost intelligent malice. I barely escaped with my life, and now I know the truth of those stories. Beware the leucrotta, for it hunts not with brute force, but with deception and guile."

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

Leucrottas inhabit remote, desolate regions such as rocky hills, barren wastelands, and dense, untamed forests. These areas provide the perfect cover for their ambush tactics and allow them to avoid larger predators. Leucrottas prefer environments where they can use their natural camouflage to blend in, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey. They are also known to lurk near human settlements, raiding farms and isolated homes under the cover of darkness.

Behaviour

Leucrottas are cunning and vicious predators known for their cruel intelligence. They are solitary hunters, though they occasionally form loose packs when stalking larger prey. Using their ability to mimic human voices, leucrottas lure victims into traps, often mimicking cries for help to draw their prey closer. Once a victim is within range, they strike with terrifying speed and brutality. They are scavengers as well, often following other predators to steal their kills or feasting on carrion when live prey is scarce.

Civilization and Culture

History

Deaths:
Alais - 1