Coastal Lazard

Wild

Lazards are large apex predators split into multiple subspecies. Due to their diverse biology, lazards can be found within a large range of habitats across all of Terramesia. Over the years, captive Arid and Coastal lazards have been carefully bred into a new subspecies of domesticated lazard (read about domesticated lazards here)!

 

coastal Lazards

 

Lifespan:
 Approx 50+ years
Height:
 5'0" at the shoulder
class:
 Mammal
diet:
 Lazards are opportunistic, omnivorous and more likely to scavenge for food than hunt. They will eat carrion, plants, roots, flowers, fruit, tree boughs and more: if it can be found in their envorinment, it is likely to be within their diet. While they are less inclined to hunt, that does not mean that they won't if presented with the opportunity or are hungry enough to seek out prey. As such, wild lazards must always be treated with caution, even if they seem docile and uninterested in hunting.
Temperament:

All lazards will attack if provoked. Coastal lazards in particular are inquisitive and will actively seek out trying to interact with kebanzus, humans and other species. They are the most playful of the lazard sub-species but remain unpredictable so pose quite the problem when they deliberately encroach on hubs and initiate contact. They favour travelling in family groups and hunt as a pack both on land and in the water.
environment:
 Armoured lazards are found in both warm and cool climates but always on the coast.

 

 

Lazard Anatomy

 

  • Heat sensing nerve clusters instead of eyes
  • No visible nostrils
  • Jagged mouths of which the pointed parts are teeth
  • Small ears which always face backwards though can be moved slightly in expression
  • Thick, strong necks to support their powerful jaws
  • Quadruped limbs for mobility with two sets of additional forelimbs
  • Four toes + a padded sole on mobility limbs
  • A long tail for balance and maneuvering

 

 

Coastal Lazard-Specific Anatomy

 

  • Thick skin perfect for cutting through water and insulating from the cold
  • A long tail tailored for speed, agility and propelling underwater
  • Webbed feet and more compact additional forelimbs for precision swimming
  • Internal ears that can be closed off to avoid getting water in them
  • A longer, thinner snout for streamlined swimming

 

 

Colours and Markings

Coming soon!

 

 

Coastal Lazards and kebanzu

 

Kebs are taught from a young age to avoid coastal lazards for their own safety. They are driven away from hubs and treated with space and respect if encountered in the wild. However, while it is uncommon, it is possible for highly-skilled kebs to tame coastal lazards into mounts and companions.

(a new keb ARPG stat and job system is coming soon! Look out for wild lazard mounts in the future)!