The subject of some repute by the native tribes, the Sozlo is a large mammal native to the Auroric penninsula. Rumored to be descended from the White Spirit of the great swamp, they are well respected and feared by Auroric tribesmen and the ice dragar alike.

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Still, they are animals nonetheless, and hunting teams will sometimes fight them if they have the advantage of numbers. Sozlo's are dangerous creatures, possessing speed, strength, and durability alike. They are omnivorous creatures, usually foraging for plants in the summer and hunting in the winter. They possess strong senses which enable them to locate prey nesting under the snow or hibernating in caves, while their white coats provide perfect camoflage in the snow.

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Sozlo's are mournful looking creatures with triangular heads, long snouts, and sleek bodies, somewhat resembling a sloth in general stature. They walk on four legs, but are able to stand up on two legs which they often do while posturing for combat. Their long, blade-like claws are dangerous in melee and their main weapon, though they are also able to use their fanged mouths with some success. Under their white coat they possess thick, blubbery, black skin which is an excellent source of nutrition.

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Sozlo's are surprisingly adaptive creatures. Sometimes they are solitary, but females often form packs and cooperatively raise their offspring. Because they were the apex predator of their territory, Sozlo's are not adapted to be afraid of others even in large numbers; because of this, hungry packs of Sozlo's are prone to attacking civilized settlements, unwary of the danger. This makes them quite dangerous creatures, and many a hermit has gone missing when a Sozlo has become hungry.