Brunthead

The brunthead (Scientific name: Stronkefali caucasicum) is a massive rhino-like mammal with a large round bone material on top of its snout. Bruntheads are massive creatures sometimes being twice that of a rhinoceros. Bruntheads are known to graze the plains of Sheighorash. With their massive size and the bump, bruntheads are infamous for destroying caravans. When charging, the brunthead will point the bump forward and rush straight towards a target. It is this that makes there downfall, as when they charge they can't turn very easily. Stopping has also been troublesome for it as well. This charge can prove devastating as it can do major damage to city walls and settlements. Bruntheads are known to be protective of young but tolerant of most humans. They have a psychology that lifeforms around the same size as it is a threat, making carriage services cautious for their routes.

Appearance:

A brunthead typically measures around 20 ft with heights varying between 5-10 feet. As the brunthead grows, so does the keratin on the head making the blunt but strong material stinger over time. Brunthead's bumps are infamous for breaking the thickest bones and shattering through city walls. Despite this cities have taken measures to repel any attacking bruntheads. The feet of the animal is made of a tough callus like material adapted for trampling tough terrain and stomping over thorns, spikes and other sharp objects. Due to the brute strength and general toughness of a brunthead, they are highly sought after for poachers and bandits alike, making a perfect trophy for any display. This hunting of the animal has hardly afftected the population as they easily destroy any camps and breach any cages they are put in. In captivity i.e. preserves and arenas the brunthead is noted to be slightly more docile tolerating most visitors.