Giant Pangolin-Mole

A species of mole limited to the Forest of Thorns, it has adapted quite well to its rather pointy environment. Its hide is thick, hard, and very tough - on its back. Underneath, you'll find it to be just as squishy as any other creature. The moles are quite large and tend to be nocturnal, hiding underground during the day. Their claws are sharp - designed for tearing apart both flesh and the roots of the trees there, which are rather tough as well. The species is aggressive in the evenings, but fears light - use this to your advantage.
Pangolin-Mole leather is commonly used across Thrae for making leather armor - while the topside is excellent for providing defense, the underside proves useful for joints, being soft and pliable. It is highly valued due to the difficulty in acquiring it and its relative rarity. Smal Fathach, a cyclops local to the Forest of Thorns, has been killing large numbers of Pangolin-Moles, seeing as recently there has been a bit of a population boom.
The greatest tip for dealing with Pangolin moles is flipping them over. Once on their backs, they are relatively helpless and can be killed easily. Actually flipping them is another matter - they are quite large, around the size of a large dog. Caution is advised when dealing with this species.
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