Werecrocodile

Werecrocodiles are a creature in Omadius. They are giant, reptilian monsters that are rumored to be shapeshifters.

Description
Werecrocodiles are creatures similar to Werewolves or Werebears, although they heavily resemble giant, semi-aquatic crocodiles. They are native to the swamps and marshes of Ymanjie, and are known to often clash with native Orc tribes. Like their namesakes might suggest, Werecrocodiles are large, lumbering creatures that walk upright. They have forearms with large claws that have webbing in between them, to help them swim. When attacking, Werecrocodiles stand upright, using their claws and massive jaws to maul prey within inches of their life. However, when chasing down prey, they enter a quadrupedal position that they use to sprint, unusually quickly for something their size. Werecrocodiles are also extremely adept at swimming.

History
Like most other Lycanthropes and Monsters, Werecrocodiles were widely feared by explorers of the Ymanjian swamps. There were many reports of drownings due to these monstrous reptiles, although the term 'drowning' wasn't often used, as most evidence of a Werecrocodile attack involved dismembered body parts.

Additionally, it is a coming of age ritual for a young Orc to find and kill a wild Werecrocodile to prove themselves capable of becoming a Chieftain. After the deed is done, the now-Chieftain uses the Werecrocodile's head as a mantle-piece above his throne.

Variants
Below are a list of notable Werecrocodiles that may appear.