Packer

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Packers are large, armoured reptiles that live in Skarg cities across Gars. Unlike most other Garsians, Packers have actually thrived since the Scarring.

Physiology

Enormous, blue-scaled creatures slightly resembling a cross between a dragon and a cockroach, Packers grow to lengths of five meters or longer. Their bodies are large but somewhat low-slung, requiring six muscular legs for support. Instead of jaws, Packers possess crushing mandibles.

Ecology

Packers are strictly carnivorous, eating any animals they can find in the ruins in which they dwell. During the medieval period of Skarg history, Packers were used as weapons: every nation kept a number of them for use in battles. During the Scarring, many Packers managed to escape their confinement, running wild and contributing to the general chaos. When nuclear bombs were detonated in most Skarg cities, many Packers survived the radiation, and quickly repopulated their urban kingdoms with their own offspring.

Behaviour and Intelligence

While not sapient, Packers nonetheless possess a great deal of natural intelligence. They live in packs that may contain as many as a hundred individuals. Each pack is controlled by a breeding pair. Tool use has been reported in these animals, as well as sophisticated planning.