Drakodo

Physiology
Through the growth and changes in habitat of the lizards in the Eastern Continent, this overgrown creature is often mistaken for a wingless dragon. The Drakodo is a four-legged, short-limbed creature that waddles on its belly from one part of the Ashlands to the other, seeking food or otherwise hibernating in long periods of slumber. Its tail extends wide from behind, its spine riddled with ridges and bumps. Its leather skin reflect the colors of the Ashlands to camouflage with blues, greys and browns and sometimes specks of maroon. They are generally too hot and warm to touch for long periods of time. Their carcasses tend to steam. An adult sized Drakodo carry the length of about a 9ft creature, width of about 5ft. Most stand at eye-level with an average adult human. Their eyes are yellow and brown, blinking to the sides of their heads. They have two holes for noses and two pockets for ears at the side of their head. Their hands and feet have four pronged fingers with claws at the end. And finally, their maw extends outwards with sharp teeth running through the lids.

Habitat
The Drakodo normally lives near the heat of the hot landscapes that are thick with volcanoes and lava. As of late, they have been recorded to be seen inside the deemed Ashlands - the volcano lands of the Eastern Kingdom. They prefer the hot sun beams from above, the heat waves that come from the lava, often lumbering to find an empty rocky landscape to hibernate at.

Diet
Mostly carnivorous, the Drakodo’s meals include snacking on small animals that dare to traverse near them. This includes birds, rabbits, foxes, and the like. As the creature camouflaged against its terrain, many quick creatures become oblivious to its appearance, often being lured to come close enough to be snatched up whole. The juices provided by their meals allow the Drakodo to maintain survival for long periods of time without eating as they slumber and store their food in their stomachs.

Behavior
Drakodo seem to be lazy creatures, first most. Anything they find as tedious, will be purposefully ignored. This includes larger creatures and noisy happenings. Their cycle of existence seems to be to eat, lumber, hibernate and repeat. They are only worked up when in search of a mate, and when protecting a motley young egg nest of their own. After the female Drakodo lays eggs, the paternal Drakodo usually stays on top of the eggs to warm them in the nest, until they hatch. While the maternal Drakodo patrols their nest to secure it from dangers and bring food for her mate and young. This period of their lifetime only lasts a few months, in which one decides to raise the young for a few years, then leave to continue its journey around the Ashlands once more. They aren’t known to stick close together for long periods of time.

Lifespan and Aging
The lifespan of this creature seems to be long lived. Not much is known of it yet, but a child to adult ranges at most, 30 years or so.

Yields
TBA with crafting plugin

Credits
Solus