Balauradon

== Biology ==
The Balauradon is a two-headed predatory creature that seems to have arrived on Tessanis only very recently through a portal to another dimension. It is unknown if there are any balauradons native to Tessanis, but as its homeworld is volcanic and hot, if any of these animals are currently living wild in Tessanis they might be found near volcanos or deserts.
The balauradon grows to be about 10 feet tall and 15 feet long with males being much larger than females. It is a stout and stocky animal, weighing nearly 3 tons, with very thick black armour plating over its entire body. Unlike reptilian scales, the ridged plating is smooth and contoured to the shape of the underlying muscles, which gives it an eerie appearance as though it has been skinned. It has bony ridges to protect its eyes and thick talons and claws on the ends of its toes. It has two heads, each with a pair of forward-sweeping horns it can use to gouge prey or enemies.
The only fur present on the balauradon are the coarse hairs of it's long, powerful tail that it uses for balance.
The most significant feature of the balauradon is its two heads, which cooperate as though two parts of the same brain rather than two individual brains. This exponentially increases the creature's observational abilities and assists in hunting. Each head is complete with a fang-filled mouth. One mouth exudes a chemical-rich saliva that can burn flesh on contact, virulent enough to set fire to fur. The other mouth contains a toxic bacteria-rich venom that reduces blood pressure, expedites blood loss, and sends the victim into septic shock.
== Mannerisms ==
Balauradons live in small packs, several pairs using a communal nest to lay their eggs and rear young by dragging prey back half-alive for the youngsters to kill. They are fiercely protective of any young nearby, but like many large predators they are not necessarily territorial towards creatures other than balauradons unless there is an obvious threat. They are obviously carnivorous and will feast on live prey or carrion indiscriminitely. They are resistant to extreme heat but do not like the cold.
== Combat ==
Balauradons are an efficient pack hunter, stalking prey in groups and then using their vile and fiery bites to weaken their kills. They are excellent grapplers, their strong jaws and short necks perfect for latching onto larger animals and holding on while their potent saliva does it's work. Their strong armour protects them from retaliation while they wait.