Viirnok

The Viirnok are a sapient species of Vasacar that hail from the world of Drinox, and are known primarily for their brutish strength and logic.

Physical Description

Despite stemming from the Kirone, the Viirnok are inherently monstrous in appearance. Often being overlooked as non-sapient upon first glance, they possess rocky reptilian hides and toothy alligator-like visages. They are capable of easily reaching heights of 12 feet or above, and weights of 3500-4000 pounds by adulthood.

Metabolism

Despite their remarkable physical attributes, the Viirnok are often seen as clumsy, slow, and dull-witted. This, however, is far from the truth, as with such an incredible body mass, the ability to conserve the amount of energy spent during physical exertion was paramount to their species survival. Viirnok are capable of accelerating their metabolic rate for short periods of time, becoming much quicker paced in both physique and mind. The downside to this is that they expend an extraordinary amount of energy doing so; as such, this metabolic acceleration is generally considered impracticable unless an abundant food source is available.