✦ Creature Entry: Frostgnarl Strider

Name & Classification

Name: Frostgnarl Strider

Type: Beast

Affinity: Ice / Wyrd

Era: Modern / Golden

Habitat & Territory

Region: Ishvahnu wilds, Frostdrift paths, abandoned military complexes

Known Sightings: Frostline Pass, Coldrift Maw, Broken Icefields

Behavior & Traits

• Temperament: Aggressive if approached; solitary
• Abilities: Hyper-adaptive musculature; frostbite breath; generates frost-shell when enraged
• Weaknesses: Fire-based magic; prolonged exposure to warmth weakens its shell
• Notable Behavior: Leaves spiral frost sigils in its wake; hunters debate their meaning

Myths & Legends

Believed to be the result of failed obedience rituals during the early Ishvahni-Seraveth wars, Frostgnarl Striders are feared relics of a forgotten magical arms race. Some Ishvahni shamans claim a few remain partly sentient.

Combat Designation

Threat Level: Dangerous

Role: Hunt Target / World Event