Spev
Spevs are a worker-class Estalon belonging to the Wynoniem Family, scientifically dubbed the Wynovipera Cornuta. They serve directly under the family’s enigmatic queen and are easily recognizable by their pale green hue. While their coloration might suggest an aptitude for hunting, the mountain region bordering the Razmerath Forest, where they are primarily born, does not lend itself well to such behavior. Even when emerging into grassy areas, their pale coloring proves ineffective for camouflage against the darker, muted tones of the forest. Rather than hunters, Spevs are renowned for their ability to construct vast underground tunnel networks, which serve as living quarters and operational facilities for all Wynoniem members. Though generally harmless, they act as the final line of defense if an intruder breaches the nest. When threatened, a Spev will lash out with either its sharp horn or its tail, both of which are coated in a deadly neurotoxic poison known as Hermodox. Its potency is so great that it can harm, and in some cases even kill rock-based lifeforms.
Measuring around 1.4 meters in length from head to tail, Spevs are small yet lethally equipped. Their infamous venomous blood flows throughout their entire body and is produced by specialized glands located in the head. This causes the toxin to visibly seep from their horn, tongue, nose, and even their eyes, before trailing along the body to the tail, where a small opening steadily releases a thin line of blood. Fortunately, this toxin is harmless to other members of the Wynoniem Family, ensuring that only intruders suffer its effects. A curious feature of the Spev is a set of small, upward-facing external teeth protruding from their mouths, though their exact function remains unknown. While their primary role is that of a builder, a Spev can become a deadly and merciless guardian of the Wynoniem strongholds when called upon.
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Spev
Wynovipera Cornuta