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Shelled Legged ReptiliaTortoiseEstall Bay Orcanor
Orcanors are mighty reptiles which have been coexisting with humans since the birth of Renin. The name 'orcanor' is used interchangeably for the several different types, though each actually has its own name. The back of an orcanor is armoured with bony material. Its legs are of moderate length and very stocky. Its tail is thick, and the tip boasts a club which it can use to defend itself. Its skull is quite square and though its herbivorous, it is capable of tearing apart a human body with its teeth with great ease. They are often considered unintelligent because of their apathetic and casual nature, but in truth they deem most bothersome obstacles unworthy of attention. If an orcanor actually feels threatened or irritated, it will first give warnings by arching its back, curling around the culprit as shown in the drawing above, and growling loudly. If this does not deter the intruder, a fierce battle will likely ensue. Orcanors eat grasses, moss, sometimes wood, and sometimes reeds. They tend to spend the day grazing when the sun is out, and will sleep if it is too cloudy or cold. They are said to be able to sleep for months without showing any signs of discomfort. They live in herds, lead by whoever is largest, and concentrating on eating and protecting their young. As they are usually such docile creatures, they tend to be content with benig raised to pull carts, carriages, or trains. Most kinds can live for several hundred years. The largest type are native to the Simbean Desert in Laurondirin. These are called dirinors and are reddish in colour. Their bodies are bulky and they are longer and taller than any other kind of orcanor. They are used to pull the largest trains known as they can easily grow 7-8 metres long. The second kind are known simply as orcanors, and live in North Tasif. These are yellowish, with hints of orange striped down their bodies and especially along their armour. Though they are smaller than dirinors, they are known for their significantly larger spines and hotter tempers. The smallest kinds are urapanors and are also native to North Tasif, though they prefer more forested areas as opposed to the field-grazing orcanors. These kinds are greenish and only grow to a couple of metres in length, though they are still very strong and are capable of surprising bursts of speed. Urapanors are not normally used for pulling.
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