Heavysteppers

**Heavy-Steppers**, also commonly referred to as **Sasquatch**, is an ape-like creature that is purported to inhabit the forests of the Ark.

## Appearance

Thousands of people have claimed to have seen a Bigfoot, which is most often described as a large, muscular, bipedal ape-like creature, roughly 1.8–2.7 metres (6–9 ft), and covered in black, dark brown, or dark reddish hair. Some descriptions have the creatures standing as tall as 3.0–4.6 metres (10–15 ft). A pungent, foul smelling odour is sometimes associated with reports of the creatures, commonly described as similar to rotten eggs or skunk.

The face of a Bigfoot is often described as human-like, with a flat nose and visible lips. Common descriptions also include broad shoulders, no visible neck, and long arms. The eyes are commonly described as dark in colour and have been alleged to "glow" yellow or red at night.

The enormous footprints for which the creature is named are claimed to be as large as 610 millimetres (24 in) long and 200 millimetres (8 in) wide.

## Behaviour

Some researchers claim that Heavy-Steppers supposedly throws rocks as territorial displays and for communication. Other claims include wood knocking behaviour theorized to be communicative. Additionally, structures of broken and twisted foliage seemingly placed in specific areas have been attributed by some to Heavy-stepper behaviour. In some reports, lodgepole pine and other small trees have been observed bent, uprooted, or stacked in patterns such as weaved and crisscrossed, leading some to theorize that they are potential territorial markings. Some instances have also included entire deer skeletons being suspended high in trees.

Many alleged sightings are reported to occur at night leading to some speculations that the creatures may possess nocturnal tendencies. Most sightings of Heavy-stepper indicate the creatures being observed as solitary, although some reports have described groups being allegedly observed together.

#### Vocalizations

Alleged vocalizations such as howls, moans, grunts, whistles, and even a form of supposed language have been reported. Heavy-steppers can produce infrasound.

#### Diet

The creatures likely have an omnivorous diet and are opportunistic much like humans. Accounts indicate that the creatures consume roots, berries, nuts, fruit, fungi, salmon and other fish, small mammals like rabbit and squirrel, birds, and hooved ungulates including deer and elk. There have also been alleged reports of Heavy-steppers consuming carrion and killing or stealing livestock.

#### Interactions

Alleged interactions with humans have been reported. Many Indigenous Arkian cultures traditionally fear and respect these creatures. According to the Trinity, there have been no credible modern reports of any humans being killed by a Heavy-stepper, but harassment and stalking-like behaviours toward people have been reported.

There have also been reports of dogs allegedly being killed by a Heavy-stepper. Some amateur researchers have reported the creatures moving or taking possession of intentional "gifts" left by humans such as food and jewellery, and leaving items in their place such as rocks and twigs.