Predation
"Group of carnos off the starboard bow." "We're gonna need a bigger boat." "What's that mean?" "I don't know. It's just something my grandpa used to say whenever he saw big fish." One of many species that was discovered only after humans arrived in Grevakc—likely by some poor soul who decided to take a swim in the nearby river—the carnosuchus is one of the smaller known pliosaurs, only around 10 or 12 feet (3 to 3.5 m) long, and one of the few that makes its home in wide, deep rivers rather than the shallow seas.
Despite their small size—or perhaps because of it—carnos are widely considered to be one of the most dangerous of freshwater creatures. Unlike larger pliosaurs, they are fast, able to watersprint for short bursts in pursuit of prey.
The carno's seafaring "big brother"—the massive kronosaurus—can grow up to 34 feet (10.5 m) in length.
Scientific Name: Carnosuchus
Common Name: Carno, baby jaws
Motive: Hunger
Environment: Deep, wide rivers, often around settlements (due to increased food sources)
Health: 15
Damage Inflicted: Moderate wound (5 points)
Movement: Long
Modifications: Speed defense and initiative as level 5
Upgrades: Very rarely have upgrades, as they're difficult to catch and control. Occasionally, they eat something that alters them in some way (there are stories of carnos eating explosives, which suddenly go off during combat, injuring both the carno and whatever it's fighting).
Combat: They race through the water in short, fast bursts to grab prey in their strong jaws.
Interaction: Carnos can be tricked or lured with wriggling food or blood.
Use: Trying to cross a river or stream is nerve-wracking, even before you notice the whirling surface of the water that portends one or more carnos moving toward you.
Loot: Whatever loot is in their stomachs from their last meal, usually one or more items of undigested equipment, jewelry, nautils, tools, or small weapons.
GM Intrusion: The blood and noise from the combat attracts one or more additional carnos to the area.