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Skeljaskrimsli
“ Shelled canine-like unknown species washed on the shore. Their shell is made of keratin, which mimics volcanic rock. However, they are more friendly to Icelanders than another enemy found in Iceland, rather than their own nationality. ”
– Eostre
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Synapsida
Class: Mammalia
Order: Cimolesta
Suborder: Pantodonta
Family: Crustocanidae
Genus: Crustocanis
Species: Crustocanis islandica
Descendant: pantodonts
Named by: ???
Year Published: ???
Size: 3.0 meters tall in height; 34.5 meters in length; 1,560 kilograms in weight
Lifespan: 10 to 80+ years
Activity: Diurnal 🌅
Thermoregulate: Endotherm
Type(s):
Synapsids
Mammals (Pantodonts)
Mythical
Guardian
Title(s):
Shelled Monster
Armored Vehement
Last Pantodont of the World
Pantheon(s):
Terran/Gaian 🇺🇳
Icelandic 🇮🇸
Time Period: Paleocene - Holocene
Alignment: Territorial
Threat Level: ★★★★★★★
Diet: Omnivorous 🌿🥩
Element(s): Fire 🔥, Ice ❄️
Inflict(s): Fireblight 🔥, Iceblight ❄️, Venom 🤢🟣, Stunned 😵, Sundered 💔, Stench 💩, Vomitblight 🤮, Elemental Res Down 🔽
Weakness(es): Water 🌊, Rock 🪨, Electric ⚡, Metal 🔩, Time 🕛
Casualties: ???
Based On: itself
Conservation Status: Endangered (EN) – IUCN Red List
The Skeljaskrimsli (Crustocanis islandica) is the one of the mythical creature introduced in Worldcraft: Trio Origins and Ahtohallan's Recollection. Skeljaskrimsli is the last known pantodont in the world from Svalbard to Iceland.
Skeljaskrímsli is the compound word from Icelandic means "shelled monster".
The Skeljaskrimsli, a mythological species of the last known pantodont to live in contemporary times, evolved into an omnivorous killing machine like a hyena or puma. In contrast to all other animals, it develops canine teeth, a brownish nose, black skin, peach fur that is more furry than others, hooked brownish gray claws for climbing or digging, blue-colored keratin scales produced of natural keratin with volcanic ash, blue eyes, and a forked tongue.
The Skeljaskrimsli likely had a ponderous, lethargic gait. The Skeljaskrimsli is a high-browsing, opportunistic omnivore that can jump into polar bears or whales or rear up on its hind legs and tail (a tripod stance) to reach plants. Certain pantodonts, such as Coryphodon, are known to have been semi-aquatic; isotope evidence and limb architecture suggest that they regularly swam. Despite being as aquatic as Coryphodon, the Skeljaskrimsli was probably able to swim due to its comparable morphology. It might have been able to avoid predators or cross rivers or oceans by swimming.
The Skeljaskrimsli possess their own peak abilities and superhuman strength, as well as sulfuric blue fire. Their fur and scales are actually fireproof and waterproof in some cases. Their breath of blue fire is stronger than regular fire but is extinguished by any fire extinguisher. The Skeljaskrimsli is a good swimmer in both lava and water. If you have never used a fire element, rather use ice mazuku instead.
To harm a Skeljaskrimsli, one must resort to alternative ammunition. Shooting silvers, gold, electricity, fulgurites, grey willow catkins, or lamb droppings from the bullets from a gun are the only ways to injure and kill this beast.
Volcanic Eruption 🌋 - The Skeljaskrimsli breathes the volcanic gas from its mouth to spark their flint-like teeth and make small- to medium-scale eruptions.
Though they have been seen to exhibit omnivore behavior. In addition to hunting foxes, rodents, cattle, and seabirds, the Skeljaskrimsli consumes leaves, soft vegetation, fruits, roots, and even grasses. According to numerous biologists, the Skeljaskrimsli were among the first huge animals to alter their surroundings through browsing and trampling, much like rhinos and tapirs do today. Despite not being herbivorous, this pantodont is special in that it will fight anyone who encroaches on its territory. The Skeljaskrimsli are not territorial on land, but they are in volcanoes.
As a placental mammal, it will:
Gave live birth to fairly well-developed young.
Had small litters (probably 1 or 4 calf at a time).
Exhibited long parental care due to slow growth.
The Skeljaskrimsli is actually a good animal towards natural-born citizens, where Icelanders are under jus soli. But if a non-Icelander, in stereotype, becomes aggressive and jumps to a large amount of mazuku to lead suffocation, if you're not an Icelandic national citizen, The natural enemies of Skeljaskrimsli are the evil whales of the newly migrated Elder Dragon Ahthaolye.
Skeljaskrímsli was located in Iceland as a native species in all locations, including Surtsey.
Movement Pattern: Nomadic
Individual Type: Solo
Population Trend: Stable
Population: 6,000
Locomotion: Amphibious
Habitat: Polar; Tundra; Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain; Warm River; Cold River; Lukewarm River; Subterranean River; Warm Pond; Cold Pond; Aquifer; Warm Littoral; Cold Littoral; Warm Intertidal; Cold Intertidal; Karst Cave; Karst Spring; Lava Tube; Volcano; Lava Trench; Basalt Delta.
Earth:
Extant (Resident): Iceland
Reinachos:
Extant & Introduced (Resident): Thrymr's Islands
Sawintir:
Extant & Introduced (Resident): Almannia
Coming soon.
Iceland is currently the most peaceful nation in the world, yet Skeljaskrimsli is somewhat obscure in the lore following the Viking times before the Renaissance. Despite being a peaceful nation, a lot of Vikings, including Icelanders, are worried about Skeljaskrimsli because it is the last pantodont that still exists in modern times.
Skeljaskrimsli randomly attacked several homes and various cities; the majority of the casualties were immigrants from Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as Norwegians and Danes in Iceland. In order to help the UN prevent the extinction of native species, both nations opened honorary consulates in Reykjavik and Makati, Metro Manila, respectively.
Due to the existence of elves in both the Philippines and Iceland, Iceland did not support the war and turmoil surrounding the Skeljaskrimsli. Due to connections with elves, fairies, and angels from the nations' previous names—Nusantara and Ophir—Skeljaskrimsli never accidentally harms either Icelandic fauna or elves, as well as Filipinos or Indonesians.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for an impartial body to investigate the killings, while conservationist knights in Iceland have demanded that the statement that Skeljaskrimsli was a natural fauna, forces of nature, and the Emperor of Iceland be made. Some of those are members of the House of Helgason, a medieval royal family of Norwegian descent who may be decedents of Lancelot and Guinevere and are renowned for their ability to quiet the wildlife they previously provoked.
Icelanders are unable to defeat this creature since it is a living fossil and therefore stronger than both dogs and whales combined. As a result of Pagpulbos, or the Ward of the Ancient Beast, certain Filipinos who are from Cebu utilize magic that is formed of snow, volcanic ash, powdered sugar, frosting, carrot powder, blueberries or bilberries, limestone powder, and one of mixed runes.
Icelanders are unable to defeat this creature since it is a living fossil and therefore stronger than both dogs and whales combined. As a result of Pagpulbos, or the Ward of the Ancient Beast, certain Filipinos who are from Cebu utilize magic that is formed of snow, volcanic ash, powdered sugar, frosting, carrot powder, blueberries or bilberries, limestone powder, and one of mixed runes.
The thick, reflecting shell coat (or flaky scales) that covers the Skeljaskrimsli's body gives it its name. As the creature moves, these ratchet and scrape against one another, signaling its impending arrival. Its powerful stink also becomes more noticeable as the shell monster approaches. The shell monster is not particularly endearing; even its blood is poisonous due to sulfur and hemoglobin. It is covered in lava or shell bits that clatter against one another as it moves. These little shell monsters often pose no threat, in contrast to the larger ones.
Norwegian: Skeljaskrimsli
Swedish: Skeljaskrímsli
Icelandic: Skeljaskrímsli
To recover Stamina, Skeljaskrimsli will prey on bugs, clams, mussels, oysters, puffins, or crabs it uses its claw and tongue to pluck them from their nests.
Skeljaskrimsli also has a pin attack which it only uses when it is low on Stamina.
The tough shell on Skeljaskrimsli back can be broken.
Skeljaskrimsli's tail can be cut off, but only during a state of rage.
Skeljaskrimsli's claws and back can be broken and the tail can be severed and carved once. The headcrest can also be broken twice.