Grogg
Groggs are giant turtles that carry a menagerie of plants on their back. Groggs are about the size of a large horse, but much wider (yes they can be ridden), and they normally carry a single miniture tree or a multitude of bushes upon their mighty shell.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Groggs resemble giant turtles completely covered in a blanket of moss that covers almost every part of their body. Travelers who get lost in the woods are particularly lucky when they spot one of these gentle giants because they always carry nutritious berry bushes or fruit trees on their shells which they share with other creatures without a second thought. They also have a great memory, and will often visit villages and towns looking for the villagers to share their food in exchange for theirs.
Genetics and Reproduction
Groggs reproduce sexually and they lay small eggs in the earth, in which a tiny baby Grogg will emerge to fend for itself (which is not hard with their protective shell giving them immunity to almost all types of damage).
Growth Rate & Stages
Groggs mature very slowly and can live basically indefinitely. there have been no reports of a Grogg ever dying of old age.
Ecology and Habitats
Groggs are native to Lamrock Wood which supplys them with all the things essential for them to live.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Groggs rely on other creatures for food, for they cannot reach the food on their back. They normally trade their home-grown produce for other foods with humans and other creatures.
Biological Cycle
The color of the plants that grow on a Grogg's back changes with the seasons. White for winter, Red/orange for autumn, deep green for summer, and pink for spring.
Additional Information
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Grogg have a symbiotic relationship with almost every creature in keelwater gardens (excluding the carnivores). They trade the food that grows on their back with almost any species in exchange for protection or other types of food. They are especially fond of the humanoid races because they tend to trade for rare foods that the Grogg has never tasted.
Origin/Ancestry
Grogg are a type of amphibious turtle.
Lifespan
800 years
Conservation Status
Groggs are protected by the locals of Lamrock Wood for their natural beauty and convenience,
Geographic Distribution
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