#snoligoster

[thenixkat]

...why are there at least two Fearsome Critters that are crocodilian-like and snort people?

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[evolutionsvoid]

Name: Snoligar

Title: Blade Fin Wyvern

Species: Piscine Wyvern

Elements: None

Ailments: Bleed

Breakable Parts: Head, Legs, Tail and Back (Breaking of back reduces range of the back fin blade and lessens the damage of the pin attack. Breaking of the tail drops the chance of it inflicting bleed on hunters.)

The Snoligar is a Piscine Wyvern that makes its home in the swampy areas of the Lunderwood. It spends most of its time lurking in the marshy waters, cloaking itself with mud, vegetation and other detritus. It remains still as it hunts, using this mucky layer to blend in as just another patch of marsh grass. When prey comes close enough, it bursts forth with a long jaw full of teeth and drags them into the depths of the swamp. The Snoligar relies on this camouflage so much, that it even wears it when walking outside of the marsh waters, the filthy cover built up to a level where it becomes a permanent fixture for this wyvern. When its territory is threatened, or a predator attacks, it drop this ambush tactic and goes for full offensive. From its back will erect a massive dorsal spine, whose edge is fine as any blade. Running along its body are more bony spikes, which it uses for both defense and offense. The Snoligar will swing its body about like a weapon, looking to slam these spines into an opponent. Its own tail also sports a set of nasty claws, which slash at enemies to leave grievous wounds. With this weaponry, it is said that the temperament of a Snoligar is just as foul as its stench.  

The Snoligar often does not see humans as a threat, and thus does not bother them when they enter the Lunderwood. Those who fall into the thick muck of the swamp, though, will find that the Snoligar does not pass up an opportunity for food. Those bogged down in this noxious mire may notice a patch of swamp grass slowly drifting closer to their position. Snoligars will also attack boats or caravans that get too close to its swamp, the larger size of these vessels triggering its territorial behavior. Hunters are often dispatched to take care of troublesome individuals that disrupt trade routes or hinder efforts to further explore the swamp. Those who seek to hunt a Snoligar will find it no easy task. The environment they live in slows movement and makes navigation difficult. It is advised that hunters wear proper gear to negate the effects of the binding muck and sluggish water. Though their movements may be slowed, the Snoligar will be in its element. Using its fins and clawed tail allows it to slice through the swamp with easy and pull off agile attacks. Though its large fin blade may seem in an awkward position for battle, the wyvern will whip its body around and swim on its side to wield it like a sword. Fast movements and camouflage makes it difficult to keep track of this opponent, and the Snoligar will look to blindside foes. Even when in sight, its swimming can be erratic and hard to predict. The clawed tail and spines along its legs can be used to dig into the mud and pivot the momentum of its efforts, allowing it to pull off tight turns and rapid spins. A charging Snoligar may suddenly stop moments before impact and spin its body around to instead unleash its back blade. These numerous spines and blades can inflict bleed on hunters, and thus it is advised to bring necessary items to combat its effects. The deadly dance of the Snoligar leaves few openings for hunters to slow down to stop the bleeding. Though it wields its back fin with deadly precision, there is a particular move to be avoided. A Snoligar may burrow into the swampy muck and look to ambush an unwary hunter. If they can knock them off their feet, the Snoligar will grab them with its clawed tail and toss them into the air. This high up throw may seem strange for an aquatic beast, until the hunter looks down to see the deadly spine positioned below them. The Snoligar looks to impale prey upon this great blade, and it is a move that will surely bring a hunt to an early end. Thus, hunters are warned to be wary when the Snoligar vanishes from sight, and to also pack plenty of flash pods. When a teammate is pinned, use one of these flashes to blind the wyvern and disrupt its attempts. Do not use dung pods to stop this pin, as the Snoligar is already used to the foul funk that permeates the entire marsh and will not be bothered in the slightest. --------------------------------------

As we have seen with the recent Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Rise, there can be a whole roster of monsters that fit to a certain theme. Rise gave us monsters based on popular yokai, and its later expansion, Sunbreak, gave us monsters themed to more classic gothic monsters. Today, I stand here to ask: Why not go further? Why stop there? There is a whole world of mythology and folklore to choose from, but I have the latest, and hottest, answer right here. Fearsome Critters. Fearsome Critters is the future of Monster Hunter. This I shall reveal to you, my esteemed Capcom colleagues, with this presentation I have put together! Now Squonks you see....

[sherwinsketch]

Snoligoster, Is another creature of lumberjack folklore. They are carnivorous limbless creatures. They traverse through swaps using a bony tail end piece that resembles a propeller. Using a thrashing like motion disable to propel through water as though it were a torpedo boat. Its main form of attack is not actually its large teeth but rather the singular spike protrusion on its back. One way or another it finds a way to impale victims, collecting them until it is ready to consume them. #lumberjack #snoligoster #lumberjackfolklore #Cryptid #CryptidCore #Bare #Penandink #jurassic Park #Bigfoot #FearsomeCritters #inkdrawing

[spearhafoc]

Fearsome Crittober Day 15: The Snoligoster (not to be confused with the Snaligaster, another Fearsome Critter). A large alligator-like reptile that has no limbs, a line of long hair running down its back, and a propeller on the end of its tail. It uses the long spike growing out of its spine to impale and then store its victims for later eating. Also, a reminder that the second episode of my podcast, What Mad Universe?!? dropped today. In this installment, Adam Prosser and I discuss Robert E. Howard's barbarian king. No, not that one. The other one. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URwCaf6Woxg or here: https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/bfcb28c3-bccd-4e22-9484-44146cf88de8/audio/a26f0426-38ef-4eab-bfa6-48af2e607516/WMU_002.mp3

[lpbestiary]

The Snoligoster is a fearsome critter reputed to live in the swamps of Florida. It is described as a crocodile covered in hair. It has a spike protruding from its back and three bony plates at the end of its tail.

The creature uses these plates as a propeller, allowing it to move quickly through the water. It is carnivorous, and has a taste for human flesh. The Snoligoster will impale its victims on the spike on its back until it is ready to feed, at which time it will use its propeller-like tail to pulverise them..

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[gotojobin]

#Snoligoster A sea creature from the tales of the North American lumberjacks. Snoligoster has a long amphibious body with a large mouth. It has a horn in the middle of its back which it uses to impale its victims on. Snoligoster lurks in the swamps and hunts large animals, even humans. It has a strange tail that is split into three parts resembling a propeller. The tail spins extremely fast which helps it move quickly through the water. Once it impales its victim on its back, it digs a hole with its tail and dumps the body there.

[iguanodont]

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: The SNOLIGOSTER is an amphibious creature reportedly dwelling in swamps in the American South. It kind of looks like a really big alligator with no legs and a massive spike on its back, which it used to impale its prey. The spike is probably more of a defense mechanism, but it comes in handy when the beast is in the mood for kebabs. It is often described with a "mane", which is probably just made of moss and other vegetation that complete it's awesome log disguise. According to legend, it also swims and beats stuff up with its weird propeller-shaped tail-adornment. It isn't a very strong swimmer. It doesn't have to be. The SNALLYGASTER a completely unrelated cryptid/ dubious bird-dragon that probably originated from some Lovecraftian other-realm, and stubbornly refuses to make any sense as an animal at all. It was originally spotted in 1909 in various east-coast states. Probably the most consistent thing about its description is how much it likes to scream (a lot). Do not be fooled by its bird-like "head", which is actually a clawed proboscis that it uses to grab things and feed into its tentacle adorned mouth. Some believe they actually suck blood but who the hell can be sure. They also lay REALLY big eggs, yet somehow nobody has ever been able to confirm one. Afraid? If you live in Maryland, Don't worry! A sort of Werewolf-Bigfoot called the DEWAYO hangs out around there and /really/ hates those pesky flying demon-birds, resulting in "vicious encounters" whenever they meet. Perhaps we have them to thank for stopping the otherwise inevitable snallygaster invasion.

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How strange it is for a man eater to gain favor, for the people to praise the beast that once haunted their ancestors. Back in the day, the Snoligoster was feared by all who lived by the swamps of the south. The stories were many and gory, of victims impaled upon the beast's great spine or mangled into a pulp by its vicious claws. Any time someone vanished near the swamps, the Snoligoster was blamed. No body would ever be found, nor would anyone want to find such a grisly scene. In time, the horror started to fade as the world lost its mystery. The haunted swamps now had name, and the folk who called those places home now lived in suburbs and neighborhoods. The places the Snoligoster once terrorized were drained, filled and renovated, turned into homes, malls and amusement parks. Those that remained after the construction were quickly removed or killed, as one couldn't sell a home with a man eater dwelling in the decorative ponds. In this civilized land, they could survive but couldn't hide. When children and pets went missing, the waters were searched. When golfers were impaled while trying to retrieve a ball, the ponds were emptied. In short time, the Snoligoster was wiped out from the world of man, but there was one place that man dared not tread. The Everglades became the sanctuary of the Snoligoster, just like countless other species. Man dare not convert such a wild land, as it proved too challenging and expensive. By the time the technology and means came around to conquer this place, these swamps were protected and rebranded as a national park and wildlife sanctuary. All man could do to them now was watch them from airboats and listen to tales of old. The man eater became just another tourist attraction, but soon it gained an even greater fame. When attempts came to steal the land and rebuild it into condos and hotels, the Snoligosters unwittingly came to their home's aid. Trucks and construction vehicles faced an endless amount of popped tires and wrecked underbellies, as the Snoligosters liked to warm themselves on the newly made roads. Their young were many, and it only took one to bring a construction convoy to a screeching halt. Yes, these small spiked beasts perished beneath the wheels, but one death caused hours of headache and hundreds of dollars of damage. Combined with the beast's instincts as a man eater, and eventually these projects were abandoned. The swamp soon reclaimed these rotting sites and all returned to nature. This was not the last time that the Snoligoster would defend its home. Due to flooding and human foolishness, invasive pythons were released into the Everglades. These massive snakes soon discovered a buffet of ignorant animals, who had no idea how to fight back against such an alien threat. They quickly devoured everything in their path, but this destruction came to a halt when they met the Snoligosters. With nasty teeth and flexible claws, the Snoligosters could fend off these constrictors. When coiled, the beast merely needed to reach its bladed tail around and slice open its attacker. Even when the python won the fight, it soon fell to its own gluttony. Swallowing such a meal was easy, until they reached the massive spine. Full grown Snoligosters were impossible to eat, as the python couldn't get around such a weapon. They either gave up on these attempts or struggled for too long and fell to another hungry beast. Younger Snoligosters could become food, but they were a deadly meal. Their small curved spines could be navigated around with the flexible maw of a larger python, but the slightest wrong move or bump would cause this razor spike to rip right through their stomach. Most snakes who swallowed a Snoligoster perished for their greed, leaving numerous corpses with a single blade torn through their bodies. The invasive serpents could not best these beasts, and soon became food for them. Their obscene numbers fell as the Snoligosters feasted on them, and at last a balance was created. Though the invasive pythons are not gone and still cause trouble, the worst damages were mitigated by the presence of these primordial creatures. These instances caused the people to start viewing the Snoligosters as the "Guardians of the Everglades," as they warded off man and beast who would dare try to disrupt nature. Their image turned from a simple beast on postcards and T-shirts to natural heroes that were held up as sport team mascots and stars of local festivals. Rural communities and swamp towns threatened by urbanization and commercialization soon took up the image of the Snoligosters. If these ancient natives of the land could defend their homes, then so would they. What once was a man eater was now a hero of the swamp, but it also was still very much a man eater. Woe to the foolish tourist or enamored admirer that got too close and learned that lesson the hard way.