Gorzu

== Overview ==
Gorzu were around 3 metres long when fully grown, though their size varied greatly depending on where they are found. The island of Pala in Tcha-Pala boasted the largest variants, while the lush jungle environment affixed to the Oppidan Delta contained the smallest variants whose size rarely exceeded 1 metre. 
== Diet ==
Their diet consisted predominantly in large mammals, being determined carnivores. On occasion, they would also not hesitate to eat humans who impeded on their territory. Glands in their mouths secrete venomous fluids which paralyse prey once in its staggering maw. 
== Behaviour ==
Inland, Gorzu occupied territories around lush jungles, typically residing most frequently around lakes and rivers. This was the case in the lakes and rivers of the large island of Pala, and the Oppidan River in its delta. Coastal Gorzu prized islands, aided by their reasonable ability to swim short distances. These Gorzu were regarded to be the most resourceful; for some, like one found on Demeg Stack limited their territory greatly by doing this. 
Their ability to hunt was regarded to be amongst the finest example in the animal kingdom; once marked out animals rarely survived. Even with the growing presence of the Palans in Tcha-Pala, their numbers remained strong due to a visceral fear the Palans had of the Gorzu. As such, only the bravest Palans hunted the creature, and those who dared to seldom returned. 
== In culture ==
Regarded to be a central to Tcha-Palan culture, the Gorzu became an icon and for many a warning from nature.
Category:Creatures