Creature Profiles

Young Bonapartenykus, often abandoned or left alone too long by their parent, may wander far enough from the nest that they become lost. If a baby has strayed more than half a POI away, they must be kicked from the group and survive on their own. Those who explore too much are considered too enchanted by the world around them to survive past hatchling. If they've been removed from their group, they may imprint on the first thing they see, even if it's a predator. If imprinted, the Bonapartenykus may stay well into adulthood but may not help defend its adoptive parent.

If solo, Bonapartenykus may see a solo Therizinosaurus as its parental figure, regardless of the Bona’s age. A solo Therizinosaurus may collect up to 5 Bonapartenykus but must treat them as its offspring. Bonapartenykus may attempt to protect its parental figure, bringing it gifts and sleeping in its long, fluffy tail. Suzhosaurus may collect up to 8 Bonapartenykus.

When foraging near other herbivores, Bonapartenykus often attempts to steal food from their mouths or snatch fruit that drops nearby. This mischievous behavior can cause smaller herbivores to flee and larger ones to stomp or roar, scattering berries for the opportunistic thieves.

30 seconds after a body drops and as long as the body owner is not actively eating, this creature may steal the trophy from the BD.

For most of the year, Camptosaurus group together in a “mob”, led by a dominant male. He’ll behave aggressively in the spring and may choose to guard females from other males, fighting them for breeding rights. This male is bolder than the rest and will always be the last to flee from threats. During summer, females will split off from the mob and form their own group, raising their offspring without the males. In the autumn, females and their young may rejoin the mob.

Camptosaurus young are known as joeys, curious little guys who peer out at the world from behind their mommas. Joeys stay very close to their mothers until adolescence, hopping around her while they graze, never daring to leave her side. They snuggle close, even trying to wedge their tiny bodies underneath her to feel warm and secure.

Spending a majority of their time foraging, these creatures will linger on forest edges and the open plains beyond. Sticking to shrubs and tall grass, they move as a group before dispersing and seeking their own food sources once they feel secure. One Camptosaurus, usually a male, will stay on lookout while others forage. Keeping an eye on the horizon and moving between members of the mob to check up on them, this lookout makes sure everyone is accounted for.

30 seconds after a body drops and as long as the body owner is not actively eating, this creature may steal the trophy from the BD.

Compsognathus employ a strategic, endurance-based hunting method, relying on the pack’s coordination to exhaust prey before making a kill. During hunts, Compsognathus swarms engage in relentless harassment; nipping, flanking, and chasing to wear down targets over time and maintain the combat timer. They avoid immediate direct attacks, instead focusing on isolating prey and provoking exhaustion or injury through continuous pressure. If the prey is healthy and alert, Compsognathus avoid prolonged exposure to potential injury by retreating or delaying the hunt until prey vulnerability increases.

Compsognathus are highly social creatures that rely on constant group presence and vocal communication. Individuals frequently use soft chirps, friendly calls, or alert calls to maintain cohesion and awareness within the swarm. Lone Compsognathus often show signs of anxiety or restlessness and should avoid staying separated from a group for extended periods of time.

After a successful hunt, groups of Compsognathus break into a frenzied display of excitement. They chirp rapidly, dash in tight circles, leap at one another, and rub snouts or sides in a chaotic yet coordinated "celebration" for one minute. This ritual reinforces group cohesion and signals success to distant members, reflecting their highly social behavior.

Compsognathus courtship is short, loud, and chaotic—males compete through energetic chirping, tail flicks, and short dashes around the females. Males present small offerings like shiny pebbles, shells, or bits of food to gain favor. Females often choose mates based on persistence and the health of the male’s skin rather than dominance. Pair bonds last only through the breeding season, after which all members return to their larger swarm. Mated pairs are affectionate within the chaos, sharing food and taking turns guarding the nesting site until chicks hatch.

Deinonychus can be seen grouping to massive numbers with Latenivenatrix due to their simularities. They may hunt with Latenivenatrix but Latenivenatrix take up 2 slots in the hunting group. Ex. If there is 10 slots, 5 Latenivenatrix take up all 10 slots. 3 Latenivenatrix would take up 6 slots. Those other 4 slots could be taken up by Deinonychus. Normal grouping is unlimited.

Deinonychus, during times of low population, may find themselves unable to find a suitable mate. During these times, they may mate, nest and group with a Latenivenatrix. The offspring will be hybrids of the two and may follow any Laten or Deino optional behaviors but themselves cannot nest offspring due to being infertile.

Deinonychus love reflections. They’ll gather near shiny surfaces or water puddles, watching themselves and performing mock dances or calls. This fascination sometimes extends to collecting metallic or glossy objects for their nests.

Not only does Dimetrodon Milleri enjoy hunting small prey, it also loves to stalk the prey that soars high above, giving chase as they fly away to give them the exercise they need. Dimetrodon Milleri may hunt creatures with wings due to their needle-like teeth that tear through the thin membranes of these creatures. Killing a flier allows you to use !tasty.

Dimetrodon Milleri is very protective of its den, which is its nest. This den protects it from many dangers, including rain and snow, and it depends on this den with its life. Many creatures are curious about this strange and unique nest, which aggravates this small, energetic lizard. If a creature is near, in, or on the den, it may aggressive call up to 3 times before attacking and nipping. This will only result in death if the creature continues to stand on the nest until it is killed by the Dimetrodon. All attacks must cease if the creature makes an attempt to leave or run away.

Occasionally, a massive Dimetrodon Grandis forms a practical alliance with the smaller, faster Milleri. This is not a friendship—Grandis simply holds respect for small, agile creatures with sails, which they view as worthy companions. In this partnership:

Females, more commanding and aggressive than males, often lead groups of Diplocaulus. The dominant female, known as a witch, will initiate hunts first. Diplocaulus prefer hunting in long grass and ponds, as it shelters them from larger predators, scurrying from sight if large creatures approach.

When encountering ungrouped Diplocaulus, they may use the look around action and display their underbelly, showing off its colors. Having evolved toxins as a deterrent to predators, it uses vibrant coloring as a defence. The less colorful of the two may run and escape Line of Sight. If coloring is evenly matched, both will skeddaddle. When symbioting or being friendly, Diplocaulus rarely touch different species, as their toxic skin and jaws can be harmful to others.

When night falls and rivers are chilly, Diplocacus will huddle in cuddle piles. Sleeping near or on top of each other to keep moist. Their toxic skin isn’t as harmful to other Diplocaulus, some even finding comfort in the faint numbness. They will not, however, engage in cuddle piles with other species, the only exception being the Giant Salamander.

These creatures love playing in the mud, chirping and worshiping its moisturising abilities and smooth texture. The most revered Diplocaulus is a Mud-Bearer, one who speaks for the mud, one who beholds the mud. To be anointed as Mud-Bearer, a Diplocaulus begins a sermon by broadcast calling 3 times while standing in mud. If group members pile mud at their feet, they are accepted as a devout priest. Seen as sacred, they always eat first. When scavenging, grouped Diplocaulus may give the Mud-Bearer a piece of meat before they eat their own, as they believe feeding them feeds their beloved mud. This Diplocaulus will always carry mud. If they drop their mud, and do not find another within 10 minutes, they become a regular group member again. When a Mud-Bearer is present, the Diplocaulus have their group size limit multiplied by 1.25x (10 → 13; Matriarch, 15 → 19).

These silly creatures love water and are often found swimming in lakes, puddles and ponds. Diplocacus swim in circles in the water, creating miniature whirlpools for fun. They also make a game out of peeking above water and calling, before ducking below the surface.

When threatened, Dryosaurus doesn't fight—it flees. Relying on speed and agility, it darts away in unpredictable zig-zag patterns, weaving through trees and underbrush to throw off predators. This erratic movement makes Dryosaurus hard to catch, especially in dense terrain, where its small size and quick reflexes give it the edge it needs to escape alive.

Dryosaurus love to compete for fun, often challenging each other to spontaneous races. When two ungrouped Dryos meet, one may issue a challenge by broadcasting three times. If the other responds with a broadcast, the race begins. The pair will dash toward the nearest major landmark or a mutually chosen spot. However, in their excitement, Dryos often veer off course, chasing the wind and leaving their opponent at the finish line, confused but entertained. These playful races build familiarity and may even lead to temporary grouping if both Dryos bond through the competition.

While a dominant Dryosaurus may lead the herd, the rest of the group is never shy about voicing their opinions. Dryos are naturally fussy and expressive, often chirping, yapping, and alert-calling in disagreement as they follow. They’ll complain no matter what water or food source they’re taken to, and may even hop or bounce toward alternate paths, urging the leader to follow their preferred route. These constant back-and-forths don’t break the group—but they do make every journey noisy.

Despite their speed, Dryosaurus will sometimes run behind larger herbivores, riding close behind instead of simply going around. They honk, chirp, and occasionally nip at the larger dinosaur's tail, seemingly urging them to move faster. This behavior never lasts more than 60 seconds, either because they get bored or the path finally clears. It’s unclear if this is annoyance, amusement, or just Dryos being Dryos—but it’s a common (and mildly irritating) sight on forest trails.

Due to their small size and vulnerability, Dryosaurus prefer forest paths, weaving through underbrush and darting between foliage to stay hidden from predators. They instinctively stick to cover, avoiding open ground whenever possible. Elder Dryos often create and maintain their own hidden trails between POIs. These paths are passed down to offspring, who learn the safest and fastest routes through observation and mimicry—ensuring the next generation knows how to survive in a world full of bigger threats.

If nested, Halszkaraptors always stay with their kin, no matter gender or behavior. If alone, they will seek out other family groups and bring back items, trying to impress a member into accepting them as a mate and letting them join.

When a Halszkaraptor hatches, the first moving creature it sees is considered its “parent.” This may lead to unusual situations—for example, a hatchling might trail after a rex, chirping and begging for food. A Halszkaraptor may remain with its imprinted “parent” into adulthood, though if it later meets another friendly Halszkaraptor, it may choose to leave and join them instead. Despite this imprinting behavior, they are not fearless. Loud sounds, heavy footsteps, and the approach of large predators will still trigger their natural fear factor response. If the rex comes too close, the Halszkaraptor will retreat a safe distance, keeping its instincts intact even if its bond makes it curious or attached.

A Halszkaraptor, being incredible fast, may ignore fear factor if something is sleeping. While holding a reed/lakeweed, they may approach the sleeping creature and rock its head back and forth, shining its scales. Any creature that is cleaned by a Halszkaraptor may use !clean.

If another creature allows a Hibbertopterus to scavenge from its meal or body-down, the Hibber may heal them in return—but only when no active combat is happening. Healing must immediately stop if combat begins, a contest is called, or the Hibber is aggressively called away.

At night, if a creature with glowing features is seen, the Hibbertopterus will flee from LoS to prevent damage to its retinal rods.

Hibbertopterus may group with anyone, swimming along shorelines to scout potential danger or prey, reporting back to it’s group with the information.

Hibbertopterus court in warm waters—such as Hot Springs, Whistling Column Pools, and Hunter’s Thickets Putrid Lake. During spring through summer, they gather in these pools, where females choose mates based on which is the brightest and performs the best courtship dance.

Kelenkens will recognize if a carnivore is feeding them and will choose to defend this protector with their life, assisting in all forms of combat except spars. This bird will sacrifice itself by becoming a distraction if its protector is close to death. One Keleken may symbiote with any tier terrestrial carnivore(s) if offered 3 chunks of meat. It is the Kelenken’s choice if it wishes to accept or reject the grouping offer. During the duration of the protectors' nesting, Kelenken may eat any children who are disobeying their parents, weeding out any loud/disobedient children who risk their protectors' safety/location. They become more aggressive towards outsiders, taking the role of a nanny for their protector's children, giving them ample chance to hunt whilst the Kelenken guards the children that are hidden away.

When in a symbiotic relationship, a Kelenken may mourn its protector if they die; they will crouch over the head of the dead protector, letting out several distress calls and nuzzling the dead body, attempting to get their protector to stand back up. They will refuse to eat from the body.

These large birds often preen to help clean and remove feathers that need plucking. Kelenkens will help each other with preening, reaching feathers that the other cannot reach. This strengthens the bond of the family unit. During Summer, they will have a dust bath to absorb oil and get rid of parasites, and they will sometimes bathe in small puddles. When dust-bathing, they may use !clean.

Keleken are known for being extremely aggressive around meals. Due to this, they will not back down from a body contest unless the other party is Tier 5+.

During Spring, Kelenken courtship is a thunderous spectacle. Males compete with flamboyant dances—stomping, wing-flaring, and booming calls that echo across plains. Females observe from a distance, choosing mates based on stamina and display finesse. Once a pairing forms, both share food offerings and mutual preening to maintain their bond. While males may court multiple females within a season, they show surprising gentleness towards chosen partners, guarding them and gifting food to prove their worth.

30 seconds after a body drops and as long as the body owner is not actively eating, this creature may steal the trophy from the BD.

If a species is kind to Latenivenatrix, they won’t hunt that species for 1 hour. If they recognize the specific player who was kind, they’ll avoid hunting them for two seasons.

Latenivenatrix will never claim territory, act aggressively toward, or eat the body of another Latenivenatrix or Deinonychus. Instead, they must invite them to the group, viewing all as family. They have unlimited pack size, but only 10 may attack at once, and switching attackers (“tag-teaming”) is not allowed.

Deinonychus can be seen grouping to massive numbers with Latenivenatrix due to their simularities. They may hunt with Latenivenatrix but Latenivenatrix take up 2 slots in the hunting group. Ex. If there is 10 slots, 5 Latenivenatrix take up all 10 slots. 3 Latenivenatrix would take up 6 slots. Those other 4 slots could be taken up by Deinonychus. Normal grouping is unlimited.

Laten is extremely protective of BDs it owns, often lashing out with little to no warning towards anything that comes within a body length of its BD. If a BD falls within 1 spino lengths of the initial BD the Laten owns, it may own as many as it can reach (1 spino length) around its own body.

Psittacosaurus live in large, connected colonies known as “burrow towns.” (Caves). Each family unit maintains several entrances (place nest near a cave entrance and decorate accordingly), lookout mounds, and shared tunnels. Colonies must stay within sight of at least one other member. If separated for too long, they become restless and call out until reunited. Solo Psittacosaurus are restless and overly fearful, running from any predator regardless of tier.

Psittacosaurus greet each other by chirping softly and rubbing their snouts or tails together. This gesture is used to reaffirm bonds, calm frightened members, and celebrate reunions after separation.

Though Psittacosaurus prefers foliage, when starving (25% hunger), it may attempt to hunt small prey such as AI or other T1 creatures nearby. Includes hatchlings/juvie.

30 seconds after a body drops and as long as the body owner is not actively eating, this creature may steal the trophy from the BD.

Rhamphorhynchus sees Dankanaptera as lower lifeforms of the skies and may attack/harass them at 70% hunger and below, even as a symbiote.

A rhamphorhynchus that is symbioting may latch to or fly around prey T4 and below for its host. If the Rhamp gets killed, it counts as BD and the combat against the prey must stop. Pest rules apply.

Rhamphorhynchus may latch to any tier for any reason unless the host is in active combat or sits in mud. If a host swims/muds, they cannot touch that player for 30 minutes. Getting off and leaving them be if the player swims/touched mud is mandatory. Latching with this behaviour does not count as active combat.

Those who have Plague Carrier on may be attacked at anytime by anyone in a migration zone, regardless of BD within LOS and hunger. They are viewed as a nuisance and are often chased off and eaten by anyone who can catch them.

Despite their frankly annoying nature, Rhamphorhynchus naturally crave attention, whether good or bad. Some young Rhamphorhynchus have chosen a more peaceful, helpful route in the form of beneficial symbiosis. Rhamp may act as a symbiote for any T2+ creature, a creature may only have a single Rhamp symbiote. Little guides may not assist in any form of combat, this includes buff calls and the plague carrier passive. Little guides may steal scraps of food from BDs for their host and act as a scout from the skies.

These hungry swimmers have a surprisingly complex social structure for how little they actually think. They can school up to 10 members, and are typically led by the biggest dominant female (use !stats to find out Combat Weight).

Squalicorax was known to hunt everything from fish, to turtles, and as fossil evidence suggests, even the great apexes of the ocean: Mosasaurus. The Squalicorax bumps its head into objects and creatures to determine whether or not it's food. If they get successfully swatted away upon contact, they swim away. If not shooed (no hits or bites landed), these sharks can hunt any animal of any tier. If the Squalicorax is part of a full pack and is of proper hunting hunger, it can ignore the need to bump and can shrug off its prey's attempts at thwarting it.

During autumn and winter, Squalicorax will converge at the Sanctuary Island and Seagrass Bay PoIs. Two clans of sharks can peacefully coexist without the need to territory during this time.

Struthiomimus survives by never staying still. They are highly mobile grazers and must remain in near-constant motion to avoid predators. When resting, at least one member must remain standing to act as a lookout. If a lookout spots danger (predator within LoS), the entire flock must scatter, each going different directions. They will regroup at least one POI away once they're sure everything is safe.

When defending nests or injured flockmates, one or two adults may act as decoys — feigning injury or exhaustion to lure predators away. They run erratically, calling loudly until the rest of the flock is safe, then sprint away at full speed.

Struthiomimus are known for circling and mocking slower predators, jumping in a taunt, and calling playfully. Once the chase happens, the Struthiomimus bolts, calling loudly to attract attention to the poor predator.

Velocciraptor rarely waste effort on full hunts when they can steal instead. They will tail larger carnivores or wait in the shadows near fresh kills, darting in to snatch bites the moment the predator looks away. When caught, they scatter in every direction, vanishing into the undergrowth with shrill cackles. Though small, their nerve and speed make them some of the most persistent scavengers on the plains — feared not for their strength, but their audacity. Velocciraptor may scavenge at any hunger.

Velociraptors are quiet hunters, communicating in soft chirps and tail flicks when stalking. They are experts at using terrain — bushes, rocks, and low slopes — to conceal movement. When one spots potential prey, it freezes, signaling others to spread out. If the prey looks their way, the raptors crouch and hold still until danger passes. If their prey stares for more than 15 seconds without moving, one raptor will stay and hold its attention while others flank to close in for the kill. This silent cooperation gives them an edge during ambushes, allowing them to strike together with startling precision.

Velocciraptor is a creature of cunning and calculated chaos, turning retreat into its deadliest weapon. When cornered or outnumbered, it erupts in alert calls and bolts — only to twist back in a sudden, feral strike once its pursuers lower their guard. This feigned panic lures enemies into complacency, and in that heartbeat of confusion, the raptor strikes true. During hunts, Velocciraptors often toy with their prey, circling at a distance and chattering to unsettle them. They wait for the weak or the young to stray before the pack surges forward as one, a blur of claws and shrieks cutting through the silence of the plains. The Trickster’s Feast is never just about hunger — it’s instinct made art, a contest of patience and precision where wit triumphs over brute strength.

Lone Utahraptors are known to seek out Achillobator groups when they cannot find others of their own kind. These creatures present offerings of food, crouching and bowing its head to the Emperor or Senate. This submission ritual is often humiliating, with the Utahraptor being snapped at, jumped on, and loudly called at during the process. Afterwards, seeing them as lowly but useful, Achillobators can accept them into their packs. These Utahraptors are barely tolerated and often treated as low ranked outcasts; not allowed to hunt, forced to babysit offspring and eating last at kills. If an Utahraptor is discovered killing one of their own, vengeance is swift and unforgiving. The group may begin hunting the Utahraptor on sight at any hunger, as they seek revenge not food.

Achillobators are prideful, only respecting wisdom, power and grand legacies. Elders, known as Emperors, are often the sole rulers of groups. If no elders are present, 2-3 Achillobators may decide to rule a group in unity, becoming a Senate. Senate members' authority is equal, requiring joint rulership to lead their stubborn kin. If a senate is undecided, quarrels are settled with a vote. Senates and Emperors are optional, serving only as a tradition. To become a senate member an Achillobator completes one of the following trials: see bullet points below. If everyone has grouped before, their Senate may lead without redoing their trials. Commonly, If an eligible Achillobator wishes to take their place, they spar for the title.

Achillobator are strategic fighters, picking off the frail and sickly first. Taking advantage of weakness, Achillobators can hunt sick creatures at 80% hunger. Achillobator are known to follow prey across great distances, waiting for the perfect time to strike.

Achillobators mate for life and are fiercely devoted. If their mate dies in battle they may contest their body, even defending it from others in their pack, snapping and biting at any who come close. They retreat at 15% health, determined to keep their mates memory alive with them. For the next hour they can prioritize hunting the species that killed their mate, when possible, which they can hunt at 80% hunger, seeking revenge on their kind. No other Achillobators may partake in this hunt– it's personal.

Alioramus is known to revisit old battlegrounds where it once fed or fought, instinctively drawn to the scent of death. When returning to a POI it has previously hunted in within the year, it becomes noticeably bolder, approaching even larger threats.

These predators don’t eat for need — they eat for dominance. After a kill or scavenged meal, an Alioramus may linger over the body, tearing and thrashing at the carcass long after it’s full.

Alioramus is a powerful foe when grouped under the right circumstances.

Males are nomadic challengers, traveling between prides and scavenger hubs. They constantly test their strength through sparring and vocal intimidation, rarely forming permanent bonds. Males often follow storms or disaster zones, where carcasses are plentiful. Females are clever, temperamental, and vindictive. They control access to hunting grounds and tolerate only those males who show restraint. Once bonded to a hunting area, they will return every season, fighting tooth and claw to reclaim it if driven off.

Ankylorhiza pods work together to corral schools of fish or aquatics into tight clusters. Instead of fast precision bites like dolphins, the largest individuals surge forward and ram the prey ball with their massive heads and jaws, stunning or killing multiple animals at once. Younger pod members then sweep in to feed, learning timing and positioning from elders. Ankylorhiza may kill up to 2 members per hunt at their own risk.

Ankylorhiza individuals engage in playful manipulation of floating logs, large shells, or chunks of bone. They may toss objects with their snouts, balance them along their jaws, or pass them between podmates—behavior that strengthens social bonds and helps juveniles develop jaw control and spatial awareness.

These silly creatures are known for mocking others from the water, nipping nearby and loudly calling while doing tricks. They generally just enjoy being as annoying as possible, regardless of how malicious it is. Ankylorhiza may steal trophies from kills whenever it desires, carrying it around the body owner with mocking nods as they show it off.

Austroraptors are highly social and thrive in tightly knit matriarchal clans of at least three individuals. They are typically led by a seasoned hen who dictates hunting grounds and roosting sites and is often the progenitor of most younger members, though leadership is not purely hereditary. Respect is earned through experience and elders are followed for their knowledge of fishing spots, shelter and migration routes. These social bonds are reinforced through games like 'stick-passing', where a twig or bone is stolen to initiate a chase by other clan members, while juveniles playfully hone their hunting skills on crabs and frogs. By contrast, a lone Austroraptor is uneasy and skittish, lacking the reassurance of a clan. It often shadows larger predators that share its habitat, seeking a symbiotic arrangement where another's formidable presence will deter threats it no longer has the numbers to face alone.

Every summer, Austroraptors gather in Young Grove for the courtship season. Here, young dispersals seek out potential mates while established pairs might return to reinforce their bonds. Austroraptors are monogamous, staying with one partner until death. During courtship, the male begins with a series of calls and visual displays to capture a female's attention. He lowers his upper body and alternately lifts each foot, all while showing off the feathering on his crest, arms, and tail. If a hen is interested, the male presents her with a gift, often a brightly colored shell, stone or flower. If she accepts his courtship, she will pick up the gift and use it as a nesting material. Once the bond is formed, the pair preen each other before departing together.

Once a young Austroraptor reaches adulthood, they are escorted by the clan to a body of water that is known to hold fish. Here, these young hunters are set before their first challenge: to catch the largest fish they can find. The goal is to return with a fish weighing at least half their body weight. Failure brings no shame. The clan offers encouragement and some need two or three seasons before succeeding in their attempts. When they catch a worthy prey, the clan receives the returning hunter with a cacophony of whooping and beak-clattering. The fish is then shared with the elders and from this day forward, the young raptor's voice carries weight in clan decisions.

When an Austroraptor spots a large predator (T5+), the first to spy the threat issues a loud alert call. If a clan is present, they will join in with up to four broadcasts, announcing to the intruder that its cover is blown and any hope of surprise is dead. Even a solo Austroraptor will sound the alarm, though the effect is amplified when a full clan is present to participate. Every creature within earshot will now be warned that a hunter walks among them. If a predator is already actively feeding on a kill, Austroraptors do not wait politely. Even a solitary individual may dart in to snatch mouthfuls of flesh from the carcass, retreating just beyond reach to consume their prize in deliberate view. When a clan is present, this mockery can escalate even further if an intruder lingers for too long near favored waters. At this point, the clan will snap their jaws through the surface, spitting arcs of water toward the predator until their opponent either charges fruitlessly into the shallows or, more often, simply decides the humiliation is not worth whatever it thought it wanted and leaves.

Ceratosauruses are extremely proud of the osteoderms they grow atop their head, perking their head up to show it anytime any creature even glances at them. They may prance around with broadcast calls to draw attention to their carefully groomed osteoderms and may become aggressive upon seeing Pycnonemosaurus and Carnotaurus, attacking them without warning at 70% hunger or lower.

If a Ceratosaurus comes across a body down at 60% or lower hunger, it may contest the body immediately without warning, jumping into battle with nips at the tail. Once the creature stands, it abandons hitting the tail and lands as many hits on the body and head as possible, commonly aiming for the neck.

Three blood-related Ceratosaurus may adopt a solo Tyrannosaurus Rex/Z-rex as their host, following it regardless of the host wanting them to or not. In combat, the Ceratosaurus may third-party alongside the rex, taking the body as their own but allowing the rex occasional and rare bites. The rex may choose to accept the little symbiotes but must submit to them via submission calls and requesting to join group.

Like cassowaries, Citipati relied more on threat displays than constant combat. When approached by rivals or predators, it could raise its feathered arms, hiss or boom, and make sudden lunging motions to appear larger and more dangerous. Actual attacks would be rare but explosive if the threat persisted.

Citipati are incredibly food motivated, grouping with any herbivore if they are able to provide them with food, keeping the Citipati above 40% hunger at all times. If above 60% hunger, the Citipati may participate in combat and territorial contests on behalf of it’s host. If below 60%, the Citipati will become far too moody to help their host.

Instead of vocal songs, Citipati may have used ritualized movement and color display—spreading wing feathers, bobbing the head, circling, or stamping the ground. This mirrors cassowary courtship, where posture and visual presence matter more than sound.

If it spots another Concavenator, it will chase them relentlessly, even if the POI isn’t full. Former mates and even grown offspring get no mercy—recognition doesn’t reduce its hostility. These encounters end either with submission—one crouching, lowering its head, and alert calling —or with death. Concavenators will always respect submission attempts. Body downs may be ignored when in pursuit of another Concavenator.

Older Concavenators—greyed and dulled with age—are treated with rare respect. Instead of hostility, younger individuals may quietly follow them, giving alert or friendly calls. They may even ignore their usual self-hatred to share space for a short time, seeking the elder’s presence for comfort or guidance. This respect applies only to visibly aged survivors (fully or mostly greyed/dulled T4 and T3 elders), never to younger rivals.

Concavenator may spend hours along the shoreline, turning seashells with its nose and tilting them different ways to see their true color. If it likes the color, it may pluck it up and then proceed to run to the closest warm water source (only whistling columns/hotsprings/putrid lake), and leave it in the water for 3 minutes, allowing the acidic water to show the true colors of the shell. It will then offer this shell to its potential mate, crouching and ducking its head while shaking. If they accept, the other Concavenator will pick up the shell and crouch, pressing the top of its head to the others. If not interested, the potential mate will not pick up the shell, instead, walking away without a word.

Whispers have spread around Elys Astra of a strange darkly colored elk hiding between the shadows of trees. These creatures are seen as an omen for tough times ahead, with their piercing calls at midnight and their rare sightings. Seeing one means a death sentence for this years young or over confident bucks. - At night, any melanistic deer of the subspecies Manitoban Elk OR Tule Elk may attack any deer adolescent and under, prioritizing young bucks (those with horns). If killed, they may use !tasty. BD rules apply. - A melanistic elk may be seen with one melanistic wolf trailing after them, often helping each other track and hunt. - Melanistic elk may not group if following the above behaviors (mandatory). - Melanistic role itself is not required, just a dark skin, as dark as possible. - Doing this behaviour means both wolf and deer are technically GROUPED together, and cannot use solo roles (mandatory).

These subtypes may only be followed if you are a male deer (with antlers). This is so staff can tell which subspecies you are. (Mandatory). - Manitoban Elk; are fantastic fathers, protecting their young and does with everything they have, including their life. - Tule Elk; are soloists, rarely seen around others. They will willingly abandon their herd if it means their survival, sometimes even hitting a herdmate before fleeing to force predators to focus on that member instead of themselves. - Chital; these deer are known to be particularly skittish, being the first to run from any type of danger and rarely resorting to combat unless cornered. - Hart; is an aggressive subtype, known for sparring and oftentimes killing their spar partner. They never run from a fight unless severely injured. - Whitetail; is the most well known prey of wolves. Due to this, they become fidgety when hearing distant howls, paying close attention to their surroundings and preferring to hide from danger as it approaches instead of running. - Megaloceros; are the natural leaders of any herd, often winning in spars against others. They are extremely prideful, holding their head high; they're the first to grow horns every season.

In late winter to early spring, bucks often times shed their antlers (changing subspecies if possible). These prideful creatures are harder to find during this time, moving to lower zones of the map as they withstand the cold conditions. Horns are regrown in late spring, when the males rub their heads up against trees to scrape velvet off.

30 seconds after a body drops and as long as the body owner is not actively eating, this creature may steal the trophy from the BD.

Mother Deltadromeus teaches their young the ways of the hunt with calculated precision. They lead adolescent offspring to Tier 1–2 prey and deliver fatal blows, breaking bones and weakening the creature before summoning their young to finish the kill. The mother does not feed from the carcass herself, instead allowing her offspring to claim the reward, fostering both skill and survival instinct in the next generation.

Deltadromeus are perpetually on edge, their movements twitchy and alert as they navigate the plains. Ever cautious of Smilodon, they habitually climb to high ground, scanning the terrain for signs of the stealthy predators that haunt their land. In migration zones, their restlessness becomes most apparent, their senses razor-sharp, ready to flee at the slightest hint of danger.

Deltadromeus build their nests in high, bushy locations, granting them a clear view across the land. From these vantage points, they can spot approaching predators well in advance. If a flying predator is detected, the parent will issue an aggressive warning call and stand protectively over their young, ready to defend them at a moment’s notice.

Desmatosuchus becomes intensely focused while feeding, moving slowly and deliberately as it searches for roots, tubers, insects, or soft vegetation. It ignores most nearby activity unless directly disturbed. It will never become territorial over BDs or other food sources, not chasing away scavengers or other herbivores.

By default, Desmatosuchus avoids conflict and does not chase or threaten others. However, once physically contacted or cornered, it responds immediately and decisively, going all in with combat in hopes it’ll drop it’s aggressor before they do. Desmatosuchus may take prolonged eye contact (staring for over thirty seconds) as a threat and will attack.

Desmatosuchus are extremely social, calling frequently and being friendly towards other Desmatosuchus. They greatly crave physical contact with others of their species and may travel hundreds of miles in search of others. Desmatosuchus may ignore territory rules for it’s own species, but aggressively chases out other T2 Herbivores from their chosen POI if it is full. This behavior does not allow spamcalling.

In the cover of darkness or thick fog, Dilophosaurus may hunt at 65% hunger due to its ability to easily traverse difficult viewing conditions. Once daylight returns, however, it must wait until normal 60% hunger before initiating a hunt.

Dilophosaurus holds a deep-rooted hatred for Utahraptors and Achillobator. It may hunt Utahraptors/Achillobator at 70% hunger or lower.

During night or fog, Dilophosaurus may find another creature, intentionally circling and aggressive/broadcast calling. Dilophosaurus is known to gain great pleasure from seeing others fearful of it, and may even run for its tail, nipping the air nearby before disappearing into the dark and continuing to stalk and circle. This behavior never results in death. Once three tail-hits have been done, retreat into the shadows without another word.

Occasionally, the massive Dimetrodon Grandis forms a pragmatic alliance with the smaller, swifter Dimetrodon Milleri. These partnerships arise not from friendship, but from a peculiar sense of selective respect - Grandis appear to regard ONLY small and agile “sailed” creatures as worthy companions. In this union, brute strength meets speed: the Grandis hunts and defends, while up to three Milleri scout terrain and signal prey. Once the Grandis has fed, the Milleri may consume the remains, resuming their role if nothing is left. Protection is granted while scouts remain in Line of Sight, but beyond that reach, they are on their own. This partnership may only be attempted by solo Dimetrodon Grandis, as they do not want to share the affection of their little servants. Dimetrodon Milleri is recruited by Grandis, slowly approaching a potential servant and repeatedly calling out to the small sail carrier in a friendly and inviting manner (heart call).

Dimetrodon Grandis has a deep admiration for sails, marveling at their elegance and grandeur. Yet, his own sail has to be unmatched in size and splendor - nothing in the world should rival or diminish it. Grandis harbors a strong dislike for Spinosaurus because its sail appears larger, an affront to his pride. Whenever a Spinosaurus comes into view, Grandis will immediately alert call, unable to tolerate this awful sight. Grandis will never remain in any area where a Spinosaurus is present, they cannot abide being near a rival whose sail overshadows their own.

Sometimes Grandis can venture to dangerous heights. They may interpret the sprinting of a Milleri migration as a sign they’ve spotted prey, and run after them. This misunderstanding can prove fatal, following Milleri over cliffs or sharp drops.

In Summer, when the weather is hot and resources are plentiful, Dimetrodons gather in large groups at the riverbanks of Snake Gully. Here, their enormous sails flash in the sunlight, proudly showing off all the splendor, as males display their strength and dominance in small, never fatal, fights. To win favor, male Dimetrodon will offer food and gifts to selected females and thus form close bonds within this large gathering. When a female has found a suitable partner, she consolidates this decision by approaching the chosen one, circling around him and waiting for him to return her gestures. Once a pair has formed, they move to quieter sites, leaving the busy water behind and claiming their own patch of territory while nesting.

Dryptosaurus are ruled by their stomachs. When hunger drops below 80%, they grow restless and irritable, often snapping or headbutting at their own packmates in frustration. At 50% hunger, instinct drives them to scour the PoI, nose to the ground in search of scraps or fresh kills to scavenge. If nothing is found and hunger dips to 30%, desperation takes over — Dryptosaurus will lunge at whatever creature crosses its path, regardless of tier, throwing caution aside to silence its gnawing hunger.

Dryptosaurus despises Nanuqsaurus and will always treat them as rivals. If a Nanuqsaurus enters their LoS, Dryptosaurus may aggressive call and posture at them. A pack may choose to harass a lone Nanuqsaurus by aggressive calling, or nipping (if the Nanuqsaurus does not flee or show signs of submissiveness, the Dryptosaurus pack may kill it); though, lone Dryptosaurus will usually keep their distance unless particularly hungry (50%), due to mild contempt.

Dryptosaurus is a patient and calculating predator, ever watchful of ungraded young. It waits silently, observing from the shadows, biding its time until the parents are distracted before striking with deadly precision. Drytosaurus may hunt anything below adolescent at 70% hunger and may use !tasty upon eating from the corpse.

Dull, albino, and melanistic Dryptosaurus —rejected by normal packs—sometimes find strength in exile. These outcasts band together to form Ghost Packs. Ghost Packs consist entirely of individuals considered colorless, sickly, or flawed. Though they lack the bright displays valued by normal society, they survive through stealth, endurance, and unity. Their pale or dark coats blend into fog, forests, and shadows, giving them their spectral name. Hierarchy is loose; rank depends on experience and cunning, not color. Ghost Packs move quietly, avoid direct confrontations, and rely on scavenging or ambushes. Normal Dryptosaurus fear and mock them—some call them cursed, others whisper that surviving without color makes them more dangerous. Ghost Packs may hunt any tier, but must still prioritize feathered prey. Ghost Pack Rules

Giant Salamanders live out the first stages of their life underwater, taking shelter in riverbeds and within seaweed until lungs develop alongside their gill-slits when they approach adulthood. > Giant Salamanders won’t leave the water until adolescence, unless starving (20% hunger) or threatened, and after leaving, they will quickly find a new water source to call home.

These creatures favour sleeping under overhangs, caves, and in the shelter of bushes. If a creature within their hunting tier approaches within one Giant Salamander length, they become irritable and may clamp onto the creature, dragging it around or into the depths. They may kill if their hunger is 60% or lower, otherwise, they're expected to release the culprit.

During summer and autumn, Giant Salamanders who wish to raise young will flock to Green Valley to find mates, where the pairs will lay their eggs in the rivers that flow from the verdant lands.

Salamanders love putting on a show and will perform when the mood hits them. They may approach others and do a little dance for them, chirping and wagging their tail to show off their splendid patterns. Nearby Giant Salamanders may tap their feet to applaud a showstopping performance. If the creature they’re performing a dance for responds positively, they may grow excited and, emboldened by the praise, get so happy they have an urge to bite. Such Giant Salamanders may nip at them and run away. It will not do this to the same creature more than once a season. These sillies love to chirp and sing with anyone and anything they can find. Whether it’s another Salamander, another creature, or a weird log shaped like a dinosaur. They’ll yap and say hello, hoping to become friends.

If a Kentrosaurus sees a creature with spikes stuck in its body from an earlier battle, Kentrosaurus may third party and chase even when the prey leaves line of sight.

Kentrosaurus uses its body as both shield and weapon. When resting or feeding, it will often back itself against rocks, trees, or walls to protect its vulnerable sides.

When encountering Stegosaurus or Miragaia, Kentrosaurus may become overly friendly, friendly calling while rapidly circling the other stegosaurid. Despite this friendly behavior, it may often lead to aggressive confrontations between aggressive stegosaurus or Miragaia. - If attacked during this behavior, Kentrosaurus may not attack back, instead crouching with a mix of alert and friendly calls. - If the other Stegosaurid continues attacking after submission, Kentrosaurus will spit once, then bolt. - If friendly called back, Kentrosaurus may try to invite the Stegosaurid to it’s group, acting as a symbiote for either stegosaurid. Stegosaurus/Miragaia may have up to two Kentrosaurus symbiotes.

Queen: The Queen is the leader of every nest, the control center for the entire hive, and responsible for its future. She is in a constant state of spawning young, creating more workers to ensure the safety and expand the nest. She must spar with other Queens in PoI, save for the successor she begins raising upon reaching T3 Elder. Successors may be any female below Juvenile that are fed exclusively !tasty food upon being chosen. Female Ants cannot symbiote. Not allowed to sabotage by feeding non-!tasty food. Worker: Non-Queen females that maintain the nest, and when young takes care of Queen, and nest. Upon maturing, they become hunters and scourers for food or dedicate themselves to nest defense. Female Ants cannot symbiote. Drone: Male Ants live fast and die hard, only serving their colony to mate, but can migrate between nests and spread genetic diversity (Nomadic movement). However, they may be attacked on sight unless they can deliver 3 friendly calls within LoS of the nest. They cannot group with their own kind for more than one season. Male Ants are the only ant that can symbiote.

When using the Infested role, the Ant becomes Solitary and Vagrant as they become parasitized by a fuzzy white fungus. To represent a Cordyceps infection, they must use the Cuckoo skin with the second color slot being the 5th option (white). These zombie Ants seek out the highest part of a PoI to idle, allowing the parasitic spores to spread through the wind. Uninfected Ants that see a zombie Ant in the same PoI as the nest will kill it on-sight.

Ants will never attempt to swim at all unless forced to via knockback, grab, or becoming incapable of reducing speed upon reaching a cliffside with water below. Should an Ant fall into a stream, it must immediately secede from the group and find a walkable coast, and can't regroup unless found again naturally by its colony.

Ant will always go for spider when hunting over any other prey in LOS

Using the jump bug to kill others is considered metagaminf and not allowed

Megalania may commonly group with semi-aquatic/aquatic creatures with the goal of leading prey to deep water, where it’s larger partner drags the prey into the water. To bait prey, the Megalania may bite it once, then flee to the water, hoping it will chase it. If this fails, Megalania may not try again on that prey item or attempt to hunt them itself for 30 minutes. Megalania may bait at any hunger but may not do so if a target is sitting, sleeping, or in active combat.

Megalania is unfit for chilly weather and climates. When winter comes around, Megalania avoids being out in the open, usually sticking to dense vegetation, trees or warm POIs. During winter, Megalania becomes more irritable, lashing out at anyone that enters its personal space without warning.

Megalania may continue to pursue a target after the combat timer has expired if it shows clear signs of being envenomed.

Metricanthosaurus have only 1 mate, focusing all their energy on that partner instead of allowing their eyes to wander near others. When nesting, Metricanthosaurus may keep up to three children to carry into the nesting season as packmates until they are replaced by the new seasons children. Must respect pack limits.

In a group of five, they can take multiple opportunities at once, even killing two prey in the same area and creating two BDs. When the first body drops, two members must stay until it reaches 45%. When the second body drops, the remaining three must stay until it is gone. This tactic is risky—groups are split, body contests are likely, and members may not leave their assigned body to assist others. Can only happen if the second prey item is clearly showing scars.

Though not overtly social, Metriacanthosaurus uses body coloration as tactical language. The bright dorsal stripes of females and crest illumination in males serve both as intimidation and cohesion cues. Before coordinated hunts, group members perform short, synchronized displays — subtle posturing that ensures each knows their role. Rival predators interpret these displays as territorial claims; prey interpret them as warnings. Both are correct.

After a successful hunt, Nanuqsaurus may roll or drag their muzzles through the blood-stained snow, marking one another with crimson streaks.

During blizzards or heavy fog, Nanuqsaurus become eerily quiet, communicating only through subtle tail or body motions.

An alpha pair rules the pack, being the first to eat, attack, and sleep. This pair are the only ones who may have pups in the pack.

Nanuqsaurus build and defend small snow dens or caves as temporary refuges.

Among Nanuqsaurus, coats dark as possible are considered a blessing of the endless frost — a living omen of prosperity and divine protection.

Pachycephalosaurus engage in dominance contests by charging and smashing their thick, domed skulls together. These clashes were short, loud, and dramatic—used mainly to establish rank or win access to mates rather than to kill rivals. For mates or siblings, a more delicate version of this was done for fun.

During breeding seasons, males become more aggressive and territorial, gathering in open areas where repeated head-to-head bouts occur. Older or stronger individuals would win more contests, similar to how dominant rams control breeding opportunities. - In spring, groups of Pachycephalosaurus meet in Saltflats, with females sitting along the edges while males bash heads.

Before combat, Pachycephalosaurus use visual intimidation—lowering the head, angling the dome forward, stomping, or circling an opponent. Much like bighorn sheep, many disputes could have ended at this stage without full collisions, reducing injury risk.

As uniquely social creatures, Poposaurus partake in communal nesting, placing their nests one Poposaurus length from each other and creating a special familial circle. They prefer nesting within mud or underbrush, as the moisture helps incubate their eggs. Every member helps raise the young, seeing them as their own offspring to the point they may confuse unrelated hatchlings as blood-kin. Poposaurus will send out hunting parties to find food, consisting of both males and females. They’re welcoming towards other groups of their species, allowing them to nest nearby. A PoI may contain two group's worth of Poposaurus before a territory must occur (or a population moves).

Poposaurus loves sunbathing on rocks, cliffs, and shores. During sunny hours of the day, they’re found lying about, soaking in the light and warmth, absorbing energy for another day of mischief. However, they rarely stay still for long, and can be seen doing push-ups, crouching, then standing to display their prowess or impress mates.

Poposaurus has a strange habit when it comes to food and its social behaviors. They are drawn to noxious meat, often identified by its rotten green coloration. While most creatures avoid it, Poposaurus treats it as a delicacy. To potential mates, a Poposaurus may offer a toxic critter or piece of noxious meat as a courting gift. To them, these soured treats are highly valued, as they help produce a natural toxin that is secreted from their tails to paralyze potential prey during hunts. On the other hand, when dealing with rivals or creatures they dislike, they may drop the same noxious meat near them, a drive-by insult in the form of a rotting present.

The name "Quetzalcoatlus" comes from the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, a feathered serpent, reflecting its massive, aerial presence. When the lead Quetzalcoatlus has the Matriarch role and the pack is at least 8 strong, the leader may turn an eye-blinding color and the pack will be able to take in 4 Hatzegopteryx as 'faux body-guards', they are kept in line by the Lead with frequent snaps and wing beats, intimidating them into place. These gods of the skies use Hatzegopteryx as a first line of defence, letting them deal with danger before stepping in for finishing blows. With the exception of hunts, where Quetzalcoatlus lead the charge for glory, allowing their lesser flier to join once each has significantly pecked at their opponent.

Quetzalcoatlus highly prefer being in their habitat despite it being optional. So when they are in their habitat for longer than 10 minutes, all creatures that they can eat (including nest food) become preferred food when hunting inside that POI. Allowing use of !tasty. If a hunt started inside a preferred habitat but prey was killed outside one, they cannot use this trait.

Quetzalcoatlus are not the brightest, but they do love bright things! They will go out of their way to collect things that are bright in color like bloodstones. Not only that, they will attempt to collect bright creatures by herding them, typically communicating with their flock to do so, ushering the creature in the direction of their nest or their resting site. When it comes to smaller brightly colored creatures, the Lead may direct their Hatzegopteryx (if any) to pick it up and steal it, bringing it to the nest or resting site. They are blunt enough to ignore aggressive calls during this, but not attacks and will immediately scatter when claws are thrown.

Male Smilodons can challenge the king to take over the pride. If successful, the new king kills all cubs and adolescents from the former male’s bloodline. Only the new king may renest these players. Females may defend their cubs, but risk exile or death for doing so. Other males cannot breed or become king while he reigns and are exiled or killed if related to the previous king.

Lone males may provoke the king by roaring or entering his sightline. The king must respond with a spar challenge to defend his title. Spars can end in death. If one submits, they must leave the pride’s territory for 1 hour before challenging again.

Lone males can try to woo pride females by gifting food or showing off. It’s up to the female to decide whether to leave or stay in the pride. Females favor darker-colored males and are more likely to switch if he’s darker than the current king.

Young Styracosaurus will often playfully spar with one another to learn how to fight properly. Sometimes, they will even try to challenge an older, more experienced Styracosaurus within the herd. Though the older Styracosaurus may not always tolerate this behaviour, they will be gentle with the younger counterpart while sparring and will always stop if the young one is below 50% health.

During Spring, Males will tussle with each other for the position of lead male. This male will be first to court the females in his herd. Low stretching, head angling, and flank contact are signs the male wishes to court; if the female accepts him, she may nuzzle and rub her side against the male to show her acceptance. These gestures are gentle and never aggressive. If the female rejects him, she may shove him away with an aggressive call and walk off back to the herd.

Female Styracosaurus hold strong bonds with their lambs, nurturing and guiding their offspring's lives. When their offspring are attacked, the ewe may try to distract the carnivore, ultimately sacrificing themselves to let their lamb escape and hide. If the lamb dies, the female will mourn, not leaving the body of their offspring. An ewe may defend her offspring’s body from carnivores within one spino space of it, after that, she must leave. They may pace near the area of their offspring's death, becoming less vocal and refusing to eat until close to starving.

Styracosaurus are known for their speed, as well as the amount of dust they kick up whilst running. When using their charge ability to escape, they may mock the creature in pursuit if they successfully get away from the creature. However, if the creature manages to catch up once more, that's a whole different story.

When grouped, these sassy one-horned ceratopsians grow aggressive and territorial. When other creatures are within two spino lengths they may paw at the ground, swing their heads from side to side, and aggressive call. If a carnivore invades their personal space, they may attack without warning, but cannot pursue if they retreat.

During spring, male Tenontosaurus will show off their tails full of color and strength to impress females and find mates. These displays can escalate to fights with other males cou

Due to their small stature, Tenontosaurus will migrate with other of its species including Tenontosaurus not in their group in the Spring, using numbers to defend each other. These herds can go up into the thousands, and will warn each other of danger and protect the offspring. Their defense limit becomes the same as Tier 1s.

If symbioting for an Iguanodon, a total of 4 Tenontosaurus can pack with the Iguanodon and defend the offspring of the Iguanodon.

The further inland Thalassodromeus goes, the quieter they become; their prowling instincts take the lead. They seek entertainment in way of lofty observations, peering down from the safety of high vantages to watch the creatures that roam across the ground. If there is more than one Thalassodromeus they can become boisterous while conversing with each other or reacting to the goings-on below. Cannot spam calls.

Outsider activities evoke quiet curiosity. If a different creature emits a loud sound or combat breaks out nearby, all present Thalassodromeus usually go silent as they look for the source. They tend to take to the sky and float above prolonged clamorous affairs. When watching this way they make very little sound themselves, only a few murmurs at most, as they are more keen on watching the action than providing immediate commentary.

Upon finding a fresh meat corpse or seeing a creature die, Thalassodromeus often break into a brief but noisy uproar and circle the body from high above. These chattering spirals are instinctive indicators to their kin that easy food can be found here, but other scavengers may learn to take notice.

If successful in scavenging twice from the same body, a Thalassodromeus can decide that the individual who has claimed it could lead to more such food in the future. Thalassodromeus may then linger around this creature in the hopes that they will score more easy meals from the other's combat prowess, becoming more bold every time they scavenge. Their presence is a symbol of past and future bloodshed. They do not group with this individual, as their motives are capriciously self-centered and they can abandon this strategy at a moment's notice. If the creature manages to harm them in any way the Thalassodromeus will no longer see them as a suitable parasitic host and will not track the creature’s whereabouts.

Thalassodromeus revitalize their social bonds by engaging in mutual preening, basking, and mock-courting one another. In times of high social need they are far less discriminatory to whom they share these kinds of affections. If these social butterflies don’t have a flock during spring, Thalassodromeus may approach any creature close to their size and attempt to attract them with warm croons. As they move closer they display their wings and crest in bowing, head-swaying motions to charm the individual of their desire just as they would a flock member or mate. If they are not spurned they may go so far as preening the individual by gliding their beak over the other’s feathers or skin. If the creature responds aggressively or bites at the Thalassodromeus, they will flee and avoid the creature for the remainder of the season. If the creature is affectionate back, or appears unbothered by their strange courtship, they take it as permission to stay and perch nearby. Often mirroring their beloveds behaviour and movements. They cannot help their chosen creature in any form, and always respect personal space calls. They move on once summer arrives.

Tropeognathus are paranoid parents. Generations of predation by griffins, dracovipers, and worse have ingrained a single rule: elevate or perish. You can only rest, nest, or hatch eggs in high, hard-to-reach locations: cliff ledges, mountain spires, treetop canopies, etc. → Open ground, low branches, or caves are forbidden—even if convenient or empty. You must scout or circle a perch at least once before settling in. If disturbed at rest, you always fly up and relocate rather than fight on the ground. → Grounded sleep is only allowed if starving, critically injured, or out of stamina.

Tropeognathus becomes hyperactive and bold when strong winds or storms hit. During rain, wind, or storms: They may circle aggressively over smaller creatures They may ignore Fear Factor for Tier 3-5 while airborne May scavenge at 75% hunger Once the weather clears, normal behavior resumes.

Most modern Tropeognathus flocks carry a melanistic strain — individuals with darker plumage, shadowy wings, or fully black skin. These dark-colored Tropes are notorious for their swagger, cunning, and sky-dominance. A dark Trope is a natural rival to the current flock leader. From birth, the old leader grows agitated, often risking the flock’s safety just to eliminate the threat. Older leaders may provoke or endanger dark fledglings to protect their place, but never directly kill them, usually leading them to dangerous situations instead. Dark Tropes don’t just dive—they taunt gravity. In flight, they must perform flashy, low dives (within a few meters of the ground or water) before pulling up at the last second, especially when others are watching. At night, if a nearby fight breaks out (T1–T2), a dark Trope may third-party the battle — but only if they are strong and healthy enough to take the BD from anyone who attempts to claim it. This is about status, not survival. 45% or lower hunger required. In daylight, their dark forms make them too visible. Dark Tropes lose their nerve and cannot contest kills, scavenge, or territory. If dark tropes have been chased out of their territory during the day, they may come back during the night to ambush for the territory with a 5 second warning before attack.

Utahraptor sees itself as the top raptor and makes sure others know it. When around smaller raptors like Deinonychus, Velociraptor, or Latenivenatrix, it often postures, snaps, or calls to show dominance. If they get too close to its kill, it may chase or nip at them—but rarely kills unless food is scarce. In groups, Utahraptor wants to lead. If it’s ignored or challenged too often, with the exception of Achillobators, it may become irritable and leave. It's a strong ally—but not always a stable one.

A solo Utahraptor may approach an Achillobator group in hopes of joining. To be accepted, it must bring food, crouch, and bow its head to the lead Achillobator. This submission ritual is often humiliating, with the Utahraptor being snapped at, jumped on, and loudly called at during the process. Once accepted, the Utahraptor is often treated as a low-ranking outsider—not allowed to hunt, forced to babysit offspring, and eating last at kills. Over time, this may cause deep submissiveness, even when it later rejoins Utahraptor-only packs. If starving (below 20% hunger), the Utahraptor may secretly lure away a young Achillobator and kill it to survive. However, if discovered, the group may begin hunting the Utahraptor on sight, no longer for food, but for revenge.

Utahraptor, known for its intelligence, has learned by observing how Dominus commands smaller dragons like Dracoviper, and has applied a similar tactic to its own pack dynamics. A group of three Utahraptors may adopt up to three "symbiotes"—one Latenivenatrix, one Deinonychus, and one Velociraptor. These symbiotes act as scouts and distractions during hunts, sent ahead to weaken or harass prey while the Utahraptors hold back. Once the symbiotes are injured or the prey is vulnerable, the Utahraptors rush in to finish the kill. At that point, symbiotes must fall back and observe, no longer engaging.

When a Utahraptor pack defeats another—whether by claiming territory or hunting them down—they may take up to two captives from the losing group. The victors isolate the weakest members through targeted nips and cuts, herding them away from their allies and into submission. These captured Utahraptors can choose to submit or die—laying still to accept death or following the victors in silence. Those who submit are treated as expendable subordinates: used as bait during hunts, sent to distract larger predators, and expected to surrender any scavenged meat. They eat last and hold no authority within the pack.

Within some Utahraptor packs, the lead raptor—or "king"—expects entertainment from younger members and symbiotes (Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Latenivenatrix). These juniors will hop, chirp, and dance during mealtimes or moments of rest, sometimes bringing odd or amusing objects to impress their leader. Sparring matches are also held for the king’s amusement. If the king is displeased, they may respond with a sharp bite or warning snap. But if entertained, they may bestow a token of favor—a rock, flower, or twisted branch—signaling approval and status.

Xiphactinus eats birds and insects that land on the water's surface. If anything makes waves or disturbs the surface, the fish may mistake it for food. It will attack something at hunting hunger that does this, regardless of size. This is an instinctual reaction which often puts Xiphactinus in trouble.

These fish will never territory their own kind, instead having subgroups within a larger school. If anything should hunt them, they will always default to escaping with their subgroup first and foremost. Subgroups are actually grouped using the in-game system. Mates, fry (babies), and friends will all be here.

Xiphactinus love to show off their scales, and if one fish uses the Flash ability, others may soon follow to create a sparkling cloud of lights in the water.

Aerosteon relies on explosive ambushes rather than pursuit. They close distance through stealth, launching a short, high-speed rush, followed by a heavy foreclaw slash to open deep wounds. The goal is not instant death but attrition—bleed, retreat, and follow. They use spacing and call coordination to corner prey, one distracting their target with vocalisations, while others circle unseen through the grass.

At dawn and dusk, Aerosteon travel along ridgelines or cliff edges to catch updrafts of scent on the wind. They use this advantage to track herds before, descending silently into tall grass before the strike.

After a successful kill, Aerosteon vocalize in low, rattling tones to one another. These “whispers” are thought to calm packmates and synchronize breathing after exertion—evidence of advanced coordination and social intelligence.

Before resting, Aerosteon often kick dust over carcasses and blood pools to hide scent from scavengers. This ritual-like behavior marks the site as theirs until the remains rot, or are consumed.

During the Spring season, male Albertaceratops can engage in ritualized challenges. These duels stop when one of the Albertaceratops falls to 50% health or below. The winner of such a challenge may lead the herd through migration, eat first, and choose females to make a nest with.

While migrating, older males and sub-adults may take position at the back of the herd. If a predator approaches closer than two spino lengths from behind, the rear guard may issue an aggressive call. If the predator does not change direction or retreat within 15 seconds, the rear guard may attack. If the predator retreats further than two spino lengths, the males stop attacking and come back to the herd.

During late afternoons or cloudy days, Albertaceratops may engage in short, non-lethal clashes that contain low horns, head tilts, and shoves. This is not to establish dominance, but reaffirm bonds or settle minor tensions. These “debates” usually end with an alert call or one bull walking away calmly. They don't escalate into full fights, and other herd members usually ignore them. This behavior is common during periods of low activity or before major seasonal movements, acting as a social valve that releases pressure before actual disputes arise.

A group of Allosaurus is called a Caste. Highly intelligent and social, they prefer group living over solitude. A lone Allosaurus will always try to find a mate to form a family or seek out a Saurophaganax to follow (see Side Character). A full Caste consists of four Allosaurus, each with a specific role they must follow: 1 & 2 — The Guardians: The most experienced members, skilled in both social dynamics and combat. They act as the leading pair, specializing in bleeding targets and protecting the group during fights. 3 — The Scout: The fastest Allosaurus. Their job is to track prey and warn the group of danger. They also taunt and distract the target, draining its stamina while the others strike. 4 — The Watcher: The stealthiest member. They hide during battle and wait for the perfect moment to leap in with an ambush.

Two Saurophaganax may choose to have one Allosaurus OR one Concavenator as their symbiote. While grouped they may not have other symbiotes. A trio or solo Saurophaganax may have normal symbiotes but it cannot be Allosaurus or Concavenator. The allosaurus may assist in hunting. A female allosaurus may choose to take the Sauro as it's mate instead of male allosaurus, seeing them as both beautiful and strong.. They are required to seek the Saurophaganax’s favor—calling for its attention and bringing it pretty objects. They may circle the Saurophaganax protectively, enforcing its personal space.

When courting a mate, male Allosaurus choose sites clear of debris, roots and foliage. He’ll broadcast call up to 3 times, inviting nearby Allosaurus to come dance on his stage. Those who approach may friendly call, accepting the invitation, and beginning the battle. This ritualistic fight isn’t violent by nature, moreso a dance as one runs and zig-zags, while the male chases, attempting to catch and bump into their side. Seeking to impress their partner with agility, and proving they can keep pace. If pleased and impressed by their dance, these two form lifelong bonds.

When threatened or challenged, Andrewsarchus performs an intimidation display rather than immediately attacking. It lowers its head, paws at the ground, snorts loudly, and makes short forward feints. This behavior is meant to scare off rivals without committing to a full fight, mirroring boar bluff-charges and warthog threat postures.

Despite appearing calm or even sluggish at rest, Andrewsarchus is capable of rapid, explosive bursts of violence when pushed too far. Once it commits, it charges hard and decisively, aiming to overwhelm the threat quickly rather than prolonging combat. It greatly prefers fighting in hit-and-run tactics near areas it can hide in between attacks. Andewsarchus may continue combat up to ten seconds after the first combat timer has ended. It is the player’s responsibility to count the seconds.

Andrewsarchus is highly territorial and reluctant to retreat from favored areas such as feeding grounds or carcasses. It prefers to stand its ground, repeatedly reasserting dominance through posture and presence rather than fleeing. It often aggressively defends mud-pools from other creatures, using threat bluff to attempt to scare them off. If the display does not work, Andrewsarchus may hit once.

Archelon spends most of its life far from shore, traveling vast distances across open seas. Its massive, streamlined body and powerful front flippers suggest it was built for efficient, endurance swimming rather than coastal maneuvering. Due to this, it often comes in contact with massive deep sea predators. With this in mind, Archelon usually carries scraps of meat which if given to a creature, allows it to use !tasty.

These huge turtles can maintain body temperatures above surrounding water, allowing them to enter cooler regions other turtles avoid. Archelon forages across a wide range of ocean temperatures and latitudes, giving it access to rich feeding grounds with less competition.

During mating season is the only time Archelon is seen close to shore, often sparring with Ocephelon for prime nesting grounds. These spars often end in death due to their strong beaks being able to pierce shells.

A Carnotaurus may mock charge other Carnotaurus if they are: Within a pack of Carnotaurus, only 1 may perform this behaviour, while the rest may headbutt the air to show their impatience. A mock charge can never result in CT being activated, unless the Carnotaurus being charged at attacks first. Other bright dinosaurs aren't the Carnotaurus’ only target; their blind fury has them aggressively ripping out bright-red flowers or berries, headbutting and picking them up before scattering them on the ground where they are less likely to flicker from the wind, even stomping on them to bury the color within the ground. They may only do this once per season.

Carnotaurus are easily confused, and as such, see themselves when spotting Pycnomenosaurus. They may freely mixpack if no other Carnotaurus are able to be found in 20 minutes of searching, with the group limit remaining the same. Female Carnotaurus seem to prefer male Pycnomenosaurus and may even attempt to nest, but it will be unsuccessful.

If 3 or more Carnotaurus/Pycnomenotaurus are grouped, a female Carnotaurus may choose to engage in a hunt against a solo T3-4 alone. She'll charge at the target before any males can see, attempting to quickly finish it off and prove that she is a capable hunter without the help of agitated Bulls. If she has a successful kill she may use !tasty when eating. She will fiercely guard it from other males in the pack for 30 seconds before allowing them to eat.

Carnotaurus males are fiercely territorial creatures, even fighting over the females in their group, the winners protecting a chosen female from other Bulls or curious creatures. They may spar until 50% health. If new females join, the Bulls can choose to spar again for the right to protect her.

Cougars are known to be deadly solo predators. They rely on stealth and terrain to stalk their prey and wait for the perfect opportunity to attack. Use crouching, trees, and bushes to surprise your prey. You cannot approach prey if it can see you.

Cougars wander around in their territory and mark it, scratching on trees, rocks, and letting out roars from time to time. Should a non-grouped cougar enter their chosen territory, they may challenge them for it even if solo. If the solo Cougar that challenged flees, the pack can choose to let it go or pursue through the combat timer.

During spring, cougars can get playful with their cubs and mate. They can attempt to climb trees, nap in tree perches, or simply watch over their territory from a cliff. It is common for cougars to make tight circles around other creatures, friendly calling, and jumping. If you are circling someone via this behavior, you cannot swap to attacking.

Cougars may only have 4 combatants at any time and utilize a hit and run tactic, never body blocking or tanking hits. Only the 4 fighting may use calls. Tag teaming/swapping out attackers is not allowed. Pack members that disrespect the engagement limit must be killed by the pack. Hosts can help in engagements.

Cougars may hunt wolves at 65% hunger and bully them off of a BD (following normal bd contesting rules) at 70% hunger.

Daspletosaurus are aloof, curious, and calculating. They often circle or herd other species just to observe them, backing off when challenged but enjoying the chance to unsettle others and study their behavior. They may show unexpected tolerance toward abandoned hatchlings or small juveniles, sometimes letting them rest nearby or herding them for entertainment. Some individuals even “play,” running around the young with loud calls and shakes. Daspletosaurus also take interest in small, harmless species (T1–2) and are often amused by their antics — sometimes even falling for their tricks.

Males bow to females while shaking their heads and giving friendly calls. Calmer, dull-colored Dasps are the most desirable. Groups may “trade” females for genetic diversity or when bonds weaken. Offspring may coo (alert call) at their father if their mother or female sibling is being traded. Other pack members may choose to follow the traded female if their bond to her is strong. Courting typically occurs in Impact Crater during spring.

A solo Daspletosaurus may group with a solo Yutyrannus. In this pairing, the Yutyrannus may help with hunts in addition to providing support. The Daspletosaurus must do everything possible to make the Yutyrannus’ life easy and comfortable—letting it eat first, guarding it while it sleeps, grooming its feathers, and protecting it from critters and weather.

In autumn, unmated Dracovipers migrate to Red Island or Wind Tunnels. There, they fly, dive, and call out to show their strength and skill. The fastest and most agile flyers stand out. After landing, brightly colored Dracovipers may approach duller ones and spread their wings to ask for a partnership. If accepted, both rumble and stretch their wings. If rejected, the response may be biting, spitting, and angry roaring. Less colorful Dracovipers often land and watch instead of approaching others. A Dracoviper does not have to join a swarm, but refusing may force it to live alone for several months. Solo Dracovipers struggle and cannot use !sleep unless they offer food to a swarm in hopes of joining. When challenged by a swarm, a solo Dracoviper may make a friendly call to show it wants to join.

Due to their wide wingspan, Dracovipers are limited to a defense/offense limit of 3. They rely on their barrel-roll for aerial tactics, and having any more Dracos in the air results in accidental friendly-fire. During life or death fights against T5-6, 4 Dracovipers may participate in combat/defense.

Dracoviper will only warn once (aggressive call) with no wait before wing slamming to shove creatures too close away from them. (DO NOT shove people off cliffs.)

Dracovipers may attack Griffins they see on Red Island at 75% hunger. Dracoviper may also bully Griffins off of a BD (through normal BD contesting rules) at 70% hunger.

Eurhinosaurus uses its elongated upper jaw to slash sideways through schools of fish or prey. Rather than stabbing, the motion would stun or injure multiple prey at once, making them easy to pick off with quick snaps of the jaws.

Borrowing from swordfish burst swimming, Eurhinosaurus relies on short, explosive sprints. It cruises slowly at mid-depth, then accelerates suddenly to strike prey before it could react—using its streamlined body and stiffened tail for rapid propulsion.

Eurhinosaurus relies on ambush tactics to slice open the bottom side of prey by swiping by them from below. Any Eurhinosaurus that manages to ambush prey and kill it may use !tasty.

Eurhinosaurus may embed itself purposefully into larger creatures, taking a ride from water source to water source if the host allows.

Gigarachne are fearful of larger creatures. Full groups (4) may attack/hunt any tier when the correct hunger. It is fearful of T5+ when not in a full group of 4.

On rare occasions, a lone female Gigarachne raises a brood after the death of her mate, attempting to raise the spiderlings alone. This burden proves catastrophic in harsh conditions; should she find herself unable to secure enough food to sustain the young, the mother will turn her fatal instincts inward, killing herself so her body may feed the brood. This behaviour reflects the last, desperate measure of a species driven wholly by the survival of its offspring.

In full colonies, the many Gigarachne subspecies struggle to coordinate their different hunting styles, so they’ve evolved a shared strategy: target the weak first to bait the strong. A hunting pair will leave the brood to pursue injured Tier 1–2 prey, using !sniff to locate wounded targets. This “hunt” isn’t their goal—it's the setup. If the duo succeeds, they summon the colony and abandon the body entirely, hiding nearby in silence. While waiting, they watch for a larger predator drawn to the easy meal. Any creature that begins feeding may be ambushed immediately. As the target is distracted, one Gigarachne rushes forward and uses its webbing ability to immobilize the trespasser. Once trapped, the entire colony converges to kill. Full colonies using this tactic may use !tasty on any prey successfully lured and brought down.

The Gigarachne nests only in caves, deep crevices, or under solid overhangs, choosing tight, shadowed spaces for protection. It defends its brood without warning, striking immediately at intruders, but cannot chase them beyond one Spino-length from the nest. Courtship is dangerous—males risk death when approaching a female. A nest may be created only when both sexes are present. For same-sex pairs, an opposite-sex Gigarachne must assist only for incubation, then is chased off once eggs hatch. Females judge males by colour brightness and display precision. Acceptance is shown by silently leading him into her cave; rejection forces the male to retreat out of LoS at once or be killed. He cannot regroup until the next season. If the female recognizes him early, she alone may attack on sight regardless of hunger, stopping once he leaves LoS. Male parents must stay within LoS of the nest until spiderlings reach the juvenile stage. Wandering young are considered independent. If the male leaves LoS more than once during the hatchling stage, the female expels him for the season and may kill him if he refuses. A Gigarachne pair may raise up to 6 spiderlings per season, supported by strict two-parent vigilance.

Spiders now target ants over any other prey within LOS when hunting

Griffins may attack Dracovipers they see on Red Island in spring at 75% hunger. Griffins may also bully Dracovipers off of a BD (through normal BD contesting rules) at 70% hunger.

Griffins will often fly high into the air before diving towards the ground together. Pulling up at the last possible second. If one pulls out early they will be rejected by the other. However if both perform the ritual correctly they will nest together, forming a life long bond over their shared dance with death.

Hatzegopteryx tend to bully Quetzalcoatlus due to frequently sharing prey types and being seen as “unnblessed by the wind”. If a Hatzegopteryx sees a Quetzalcoatlus, it must attack ruthlessly until the Quetzalcoatlus either escapes its Line of Sight or is dead. This behavior overrides hunger and even the presence of a downed creature (BD) within sight.

Among the Hatzegopteryx, ancestry is legacy—etched into wind and bone. Each autumn, the entire population gathers at the volcanic crown of the Burned Forest. There, they enact the Rite of Descent: exchanging gifts of feathers, bones, and storied tokens, echoing ancestral calls across the sky. The ritual culminates in a mass ascent and dive—those who can reach the heights and pull out of the descent are blessed for the breeding season. Those who falter or crash are deemed unready for legacy, and are barred from reproducing until the next autumn. Elders receive first choice of mates, a privilege rarely used. When an elder does choose a younger partner, that individual becomes Wind-Blessed—a sacred honor. They are expected to remain by the elder’s side, trained as junior elders to teach the young and uphold flock traditions. Over time, a Wind-Blessed may become an elder themselves, holding the highest status within the flock. These individuals—elders who were once Wind-Blessed—are seen as the living breath of the ancestors. Flocks tend to adopt a shared color group (e.g., red-orange-yellow or blue-green-purple). Offspring born without the chosen color are considered cursed and are expelled. However, flocks that claim the "cursed" colors may adopt such outcasts as long-lost kin.

Some Hatzegopteryx have grown too lazy—or too wise—to waste energy on the hunt. These > Carrion Kings reign over decay, circling battlefields and riverbeds for remains.

Ichthyovenator is a true wanderer of the waterways, bound not by territory but by instinct. It must change its POI with every season or major storm, following ancient, migratory routes between rivers, estuaries, and floodplains. While it holds no claim to land, it becomes fiercely protective of spawning pools or feeding grounds during peak migration, driving off intruders until the season shifts again. It may attack other semi-aquatics around small ponds (such as Titan’s pass and Burned forest, for example) once the water hits 20%. Remaining in one place for too long unsettles the Ichthyovenator. Restlessness builds into agitation, and it may grow snappish or irritable toward mates or packmates who refuse to follow. > This anxious energy often leads to brief scuffles—tail slaps, loud vocalizations, and nips—but these clashes never escalate to serious harm. Once the group is on the move again, tensions fade and order is restored.

When in the presence of a Suchomimus, Ichthyovenator often displays signs of visible agitation, seemingly envious of the larger spinosaurid's imposing size and dominance. It may stomp the ground with frustration, let out a flurry of aggressive and alert vocalizations, and whip its tail dramatically through the air in a theatrical display. Despite all this posturing, Ichthyovenator rarely engages directly—its display is more about bluff than battle, a way to inflate its ego rather than truly challenge the Suchomimus. > Unfortunately, these antics can be misinterpreted as a hostile provocation. Leading to Ichthyovenator learning whether they’re more bark than bite, as they engage in or run from fights they never meant to start.

When Ichthyovenator gets to 30% health or lower during a contest or battle, it may burst forward and snap a small bite from the corpse it is contesting. This can only be done once per contest, as it helps the Ichthyovenator regenerate health.

Inostrancevia have stubborn temperaments, many refusing to run from attackers unless at critical health. They prioritise offense over defence, focusing on raking claws across enemy flanks and dealing grievous injuries, getting as many hits in as possible. More often than not, this results in serious injury to both before they disengage.

Spars between Inostrancevia are frequent and don't end until someone hits death scars. If the winner is of proper hunting hunger, and no body is in Line of Sight, it may choose to finish the other off. These theraspids often challenge other Inostrancevia for the following:

When acting as a symbiote for a larger creature(s), Inostrancevia will not assist in a territory dispute unless their host's competitor flees and has visible death scars. At this point, the Inostrancevia may give chase in an attempt to finish off this severely injured creature for food, if at hunting hunger.

Inostrancevia may use !clean after eating bones. Their teeth have been scraped of plaque, and their gums are in good health.

Kaprosuchus are naturally aggressive, solitary, and highly territorial predators who do not tolerate other Kaprosuchus in their territory. However, their intelligence allows them to adapt when survival demands it. In Autumn and Winter, when prey becomes scarcer and conditions begin to shift, some Kaprosuchus will temporarily set aside their hostilities to form small groups of up to eight members. These alliances are unstable and often dissolve as soon as conditions improve and spring arrives. Members of this truce do not protect one another and will retreat or abandon others if threatened by bigger carnivores.

Kapro may occasionally enter a foraging-like behavior in muddy, vegetated areas (like swamp edges, dense riverbanks, or dense forest). During this state, the Kaprosuchus may dig or nose around the terrain for up to 1 minute, searching for small critters, carrion, shellfish, or roots. This represents foraging behavior. If Kaprosuchus happens to wander upon AI during foraging behavior, it may eat them and use !tasty. Foraging may only be done twice per hour.

As nocturnal predators, Kaprosuchus maintain a placid behavior during the day. During the day, Kaprosuchus will not hunt or challenge for its territory unless its hunger is under 30%. However, during the night, they will maintain an active behavior, actively seeking prey on land or in water, and may territory other Kaprosuchus during this time.

The pecking order of Kryptops holds no room for weakness. These fearsome creatures fight amongst themselves for the spoils of a kill, sparring and biting for the best parts. These fights never result in death, with injured Krytops retreating and waiting to steal a scrap. The pack leader and their partner always eat first. If a bold Kryptops attempts to eat before their leader, they may find themselves viciously mauled, rarely killed but left with a bloody lesson.

Kryptops are discriminatory cannibals, asserting dominance over every living creature, including their own kind. They despise weakness, and see sick, albino and melanistic creatures as inferior prey. They always prioritise hunting these creatures over others, and if a member of their own pack has these traits, may hunt them at 30% hunger. If a players own offspring are born with these ailments, they may be killed to prevent weakness in their bloodline.

As cautious but curious creatures, they will seize up their prey before beginning hunts. Using !sniff they will search areas thoroughly, frustratedly biting at the air if they only find creatures too large and tough to kill. Packs are often on the move, seeking worthwhile hunts. If a Kryptops hasn’t eaten from their preferred diet in the past hour, they may use !tasty on their next meal, finding any food delicious. This can be done once per hour.

While valuing self-preservation above all else, occasionally Krptops form strong same-sex bonds. If a pair is grouped and survive a hunt together, this bond is solidified into a lifelong loyalty. Once this bond is formed, they become exceedingly territorial towards others of their species, targeting them first in hunts and territories. This pair never fight each other for food.

Lambeosaurus communicate through their horn, broadcasting loud calls in celebration and grief. New life, new seasons, and death are heralded with their calls. However they cannot spam call, and must wait 10 seconds after their last one. Mates often repeat calls back to each other, affectionately mimicking the other. When a mate dies, some Lambeosaurus become so distraught that they wander from the herd, calling and looking around for an answer from their mate, a voice lost to the winds past.

For fun, Lambeosaurus make a dressage train, each following behind the other, their feet elegantly lifting elegantly off the ground as they showcase their horn and beautiful coats. They mimic the emote of the Lambeosaurus in front of them, creating a little spectacle.

Lambeosaurus may herd smaller creatures. Corralling them along, they follow Tier 1-2 herbivores or omnivores, leading them to food, water or quest objectives. They cannot group with those they corral. Due to their skittish nature, Lambeosaurus flee if a carnivore targets their charges.

These gentle giants love berries and fruits, often gifting them to others in the herd. The receiving Lambeosaurus happily bobs their head while they eat, showing their appreciation for the tasty treat. The individual that gifts the most treats in a day is usually the leader of the herd. Leadership is fluid in Lambeosaurus herds, with leaders shifting day-to-day. Lone, wandering Lambeosaurus will alert call or broadcast, becoming skittish and uncomfortable without a herd.

Solo Lambeosaurus may group with any solo herbivore T4 and above. During grouping, only Healing Presence may be used to assist its host. Under no circumstance may Lambeosaurus participate in combat unless defending itself. It cannot protect its groupmate, but its host may protect them. Lambeosaurus must stop defending itself if it's host joins the fight.

Enjoys resting on warm rocks or sand to raise body temperature and aid digestion.

Displays social bonding through splashing, swimming together, or floating in tight groups.

Males may show bright colors during spring, reflecting a natural mating display.

Prefers to sleep buoyant in water beside others for warmth and comfort.

These ruthless dinosaurs utilize every trick in their book. Their bloodlust drives them to the brink, where all that matters is the kill. When fighting, the poorest fighter in the pack may hang back and assume a defensive position, allowing its teammates to maim and bite it to recover health. When the packmate shows deathscars, they will retreat and hide. If they die, the hunt ends. Their packmates must claim this Maip's body, contesting if required.

These creatures flourish in the night, claiming it as their domain, one they devoutly protect. They patrol their territory often, seeking out trespassers and fresh blood. Younger females, bright and deadly, often run ahead, while more experienced members hang back, knowing an unsuspecting ambush is key to a successful hunt. Come daybreak they’re more languid, resting their claws and waiting for sunset.

These sadistic hunters stalk their prey, laughing at their misfortune. They circle instead of going for an immediate kill; feigning attacks, slashing surface wounds, urging their plaything to run and lash out. After seeing or completing a kill, they may follow and laugh at wounded members of the group for up to 3 Spino Lengths.

Maips find comfort in the softness of dawn, relaxing together and watching light flicker across the horizon. Groups bond with affectionate calls and invite others to play by rolling in the grass. If you pass by a group of sharp-taloned fiends at sunrise, you are likely to hear cackling calls as they gossip before dispersing. Cannot spam calls. If the night brought successful hunts, maidenless Maips may court with casual nuzzles and chuffs. Those with quills are seen as desirable, their rattles creating pleasing bone-like sounds.

At sunset Maips broadcast terrifying shrieks, promising sweet dreams to any poor souls unfortunate enough to be caught. No more than 3 Maips may call at once, and each must wait 15 seconds before calling again. Cannot spam calls. After the sun dies, they prefer silence as they track down prey. During the night, Maips may territory their kind on sight, regardless of the POI limit.

When startled or approached, Miragaia raises its neck high, angles its plates outward, and turns sideways to appear larger and more dangerous. Miragaia has learned that confidence often earns itself safety, rarely running unless inches from death or exhaustion.

When resting, Miragaia often backs itself into a corner with it’s tail out, only taking opportunities where it feels completely safe to finally lay and relax.

Miragaia finds great comfort in the smaller pointy species, Kentrosaurus. These two are often seen side by side, defending each other from any type of danger, regardless of size. A solo Miragaia may have up to 2 Kentrosaurus symbiotes.

When any creature is within its personal space, Miragaia gives little to no warning before spitting at them and aggressive calling.

A Muttaburrasaurus in a group takes on a proactive role against critters. They might allow peaceful non-carnivorous ones (Bagaceratops, Silesaurus, Wadiasaurus) to live, but hostile and/or carnivorous critters are attacked on sight to preemptively protect their herdmates. Alphas are treated with particular ferocity and quest-giving critters are given a wide berth. If a creature is already attacking a critter, the Muttaburrasaurus watches from a distance without intervening. They will hoot in approval if the critter dies and grunt in annoyance if it survives, pointedly not attacking it to cast scorn upon the other creature's failure.

When they feel uneasy or overwhelmed, Muttaburrasaurus will crouch and lurk in bushes and similar undergrowth. Tension builds in them until they explode out of the foliage in a reckless charge, releasing the pent-up anxiety in a burst of running around.

If a Muttaburrasaurus sees a new creature they will usually freeze, staying as still as possible as they stare at and assess the danger level of the unknown individual. If they decide it's harmless they will relax, but if it's identified as a threat that hasn't noticed them yet, they will try to make a silent escape. When the creature looks in their direction, their instincts lock them back to a standstill. If the creature continues to look at them for 10+ seconds or starts to move towards them, the Muttaburrasaurus will shriek and flee as all sense of stealth is briefly forgotten.

In times of abundance, these iguanodontids seek out communal basking spots. They often choose to sit on large rocks, in meadows, or on shorelines, taking seats in rows or semicircles while chattering with their kin or quietly bathing in sunlight. A Muttaburrasaurus that is seeking companionship will approach these rows of their peers, posturing in front of them with slow steps and cordial rumblings to draw attention. These individuals might even go so far as to take a dip in nearby water before their display so that they are at their most vibrant and sparkling with droplets.

Nyctatyrannus feels a strange draw to the ocean and similarly deep water sources and may be seen approaching it with caution, briefly swimming, sticking its head in, or sleeping near it. It is believed this creature, at one point or another, was semi-aquatic or possibly even fully aquatic.

From the moment of hatching, baby Nyctas can be seen sparring with each other. This behavior lasts long into adulthood. Upon seeing another Nyctatyrannus, they may be drawn to start a friendly sparring session. Sparring must never result in the death of either party. To start a spar, crouch rapidly and bite at the air. If the other Nycta accepts, they will repeat the behavior. If rejected, they will alert call and walk away.

Through trial and error, Nyctatyrannus has learned that at night, Glowplume are very easily hypnotized. Due to this, Nyctas may approach this creature at night and rapidly flash their markings at them in an attempt to temporarily put them under their control. This behavior may only be done at night- and must be repeated every night to keep their victim under their control.

Nyctatyrannus that are nested in will either be the colors the parents make when mixed OR, will take on the glow of their favorite parent.

Nycta may run up to a body 30 seconds (and onwards) after it has dropped, grab the trophy, and bolt. You MUST check the trophy is available for grabby before going in to get it, as scavenging is not allowed. If accidentally grabbing a piece of meat, immediately return it to the BD owners; you may not interact with the body after.

Rather than actively chasing prey, Ocepechelon remains motionless on the seafloor, partially buried or blending into its surroundings. Like alligator snapping turtles, it would conserve energy and rely on surprise, striking suddenly when prey came within reach. Any prey that is ambushed (whether killed or not) may allow the use of !tasty.

Alligator snapping turtles famously use a worm-like tongue lure to attract fish. Given Ocepechelon’s unusual, tube-shaped snout and forward-facing mouth, it may have used subtle mouth or tongue movements—or even the appearance of the snout itself—to draw curious fish or invertebrates close enough for a rapid snap.

Instead of crushing prey, Ocepechelon likely relied on rapid jaw opening to generate suction, pulling prey into its mouth before clamping shut. This behavior would be especially effective against small fish and soft-bodied animals in shallow marine environments, mirroring the sudden, high-force bite of alligator snapping turtles.

While in their preferred habitats, Pycnonemosaurus run in thundering packs, patrolling their POI at least once every 15 minutes. They take care of their territories, lovingly brushing their noses against plants and encouraging them to grow, occasionally even bringing flowers or acorns to act as fertilizer. They may aggressive call at anything eating their gardens’ plants, upset that their hard work is now in someone’s belly.

A Pycnonemosaurus' horns are their pride and joy, and they often spend time carving and sharpening them against the terrain. If any other Pycnonemosaurus see this, they may approach and "compliment" their appearance by friendly calling, gently nodding, and crouching. The most recent Pycnonemosaurus to have received praise are the first to eat, due to pretty privilege. Pycnonemosaurus may use !clean when spending at least 10 seconds sharpening their horns.

Carnotaurus and Pycnonemosaurus struggle to differentiate between one another, and may freely mixpack if another Pycnonemosaurus cannot be found within 20 minutes of searching. Male Pycnonemosaurus have, on occasion, also attempted to court female Carnotaurus. They will nest down and attempt to mate, but cannot have kids.

Pycnonemosaurus males will saunter up to a female before displaying his bright chest and arms, dancing in front of her to impress. The steps are as follows: The female may choose to reject him via an aggressive call or knockback attack, to which males cannot attack back. If the female is interested, she will friendly call and tap her nose to his chest, accepting the partnership.

Suzhousaurus is unusually tolerant of others feeding nearby. It must allow up to 2 other herbivores to forage peacefully in its feeding patch/area. Only if a creature repeatedly shoves, body-blocks, or harasses it may the Suzhousaurus issue a single warning swipe. If the offender persists, the Suzhousaurus must relocate rather than escalate. They defend the peace, not the plants.

Suzhousaurus is calm enough to soothe other herbivores. If they see a panicked or wounded herbivore running, they may approach slowly, give a soft call, and stand between the creature and open danger, willingly body blocking. This allows third-partying, technically. They cannot fight on behalf of the other dinosaur unless bitten themselves, but may escort them to cover, food or water.

Suzhousaurus enjoys helping others tend nests. They may gather sticks, place flowers or leaves around another creature’s nest, or stand as a silent watcher while parents rest or build. Suzho may assist any herbivore, regardless if theyre grouped or not, with building a nest. They won’t guard a nest in combat but will give warning calls if predators approach.

Only for Suzhousaurus with white, pale, or pastel skins. Some Suzhousaurus naturally collect flowers and plants in their feathers. These Flowerbacks are seen as omens of renewal and good fortune. Passive Effects - Other herbivores may approach within one Suzhousaurus body-length without being treated as a threat. - Flowerbacks naturally attract herbivores. Behavior Rules - May never initiate aggression, unless physically attacked. - May not chase fleeing herbivores or carnivores. - If crowded or blocked, must give two soft calls before moving away. Flowerback Ritual (Once per in-game day) - Stand in flowers, berries, or tall grass. - Broadcast call twice. - Suzhousaurus groupmates may gather and place petals (emote) on their back. - The Flowerback becomes the group’s guide for the day. Death Flavor - Groupmates often return to the death site to place flowers as a memorial.

May never initiate aggression, unless physically attacked. May not chase fleeing herbivores or carnivores. If crowded or blocked, must give two soft calls before moving away.

Must use a red or blood-stained skin. Rare, violent Suzhousaurus influenced by Therizinosaurus behavior. Scarred, territorial, and feared. Behavior Rules - Personal Space: Anything within one body-length triggers an aggressive call and possible chase until out of LOS. - Predator Chaser: Always chases predators out of sight, regardless of risk. - No Sharing: Will posture or chase anything feeding from the same food node. - Territorial to Suzhos: May challenge other Suzhousaurus, especially during drought or stress seasons. Hunting Rules - When not in Preferred Habitat and hunger ≤ 40%, may hunt Tier 1–2 creatures. When in preferred Habitat, hunting hunger is 50%. (For 40%, spring/summer/autumn/winter. For 50%, spring/summer/autumn) - May use !tasty after killing and eating prey. - Since Suzho does not contest food, it may hunt T1–2 after body-down. Grouping Exception - May group with one Therizinosaurus. - Theri may defend, but may not assist in hunting. Lore Note - Seen as an omen of hardship, stress, or corrupted instinct.

Some wolves are predators among their kind. Hidden in plain view, they may sneak away to cannibalise at hunting hunger, taking care not to alert members of a pack to their activities. They prey upon the rude, disheveled, ill mannered in their or others packs. Splotchy, ugly coats are an eyesore they also target. Solo black wolves can mixpack with a solo black deer, seeing them as a shadow to control, an extension of themselves to mold.

Wolves may hunt Cougars at 65% hunger and bully them off of a BD (following normal bd contesting rules) at 70% hunger.

Alphas are the leader of any pack, often in pairs. These two always eat first and will put others in their place if that rule is disrespected. Omegas are protective and known to care deeply for their pack, often the last to eat. They take special care to protect young. Betas are peacekeepers and navigators, often scouting ahead and found on the outer edges of the pack. Betas may bodyblock fights between alphas and overconfident omegas.

When wolves reach sub-adult, they will often disperse and find mates of their own to begin new packs. They can travel great distances, meeting many of their kind before settling with a chosen partner. Nests are always placed in overhangs, hollowed logs or caves.

Wolves are extremely territorial, often having two POIs they consider their own. One for winter, when the herds are in lower areas of the map, and one in summer, when herds are at greater elevations. It is uncommon for wolves to territory others outside of these POIs, but it is possible. When inside a POI chosen as territory, wolves will always territory others of their kind that are not within the pack, regardless of POI limits. Current migration zones may not be territory; the pack is required to find a different territory for that season. If not within a territory, normal POI territory rules apply.

Color is the core of Yutyrannus culture. They spend long hours experimenting with dyes from flowers, iron-rich soils, and—very rarely—blood. Bright, vibrant individuals are the most respected. Dull-colored Yutyrannus are seen as unhealthy and unattractive. They are: Forbidden from hunting Kept away from young and leaders Denied first access to food Left behind when the group travels Behavior in Rain & Water Because color defines status, Yutyrannus avoid rain at all costs, sheltering under trees or any overhead cover. Only individuals who drop to 25% hunger may leave the shelter to feed. Returning from rain requires the player to dull their skin to show color loss (amount is up to the player). Crossing Water Crossing water is highly avoided. If crossing is unavoidable, all members must dull their coats (e.g., bright red → dull pink). If the group does not attempt to find another route and goes straight into the water, they become white in color. Any Yutyrannus may choose to refuse, finding another route or abandoning the group entirely. Color loss begins only when the wet bar is full, giving players time to find shelter. If under proper cover, no color loss occurs, even if the bar keeps filling. Rank & Color Changes Rank shifts at any time based purely on color. To change skins: Find a colorful item (e.g., flower). Sit down. Perform the shake emote. Lie down and switch to the skin that matches the rolled color. To brighten that color: Roll in more of the same item. 1 roll = dull version 3 rolls = bright version Feeding Order: Young Elderly Leaders Regular pack members Sick individuals Sickness & Albino/Melanistic Rules: Sickness To show illness: Switch to Variation 4 (if available) and a patchy skin. Sick Yutyrannus stay on the edges of the group, lag behind, and rarely vocalize. Players may choose to roleplay sickness at any time, but in-game sickness makes these rules mandatory. Albino / Melanistic Albino and melanistic offspring are considered death omens. They are always killed if possible, regardless of hunger. (Only in spring/summer) Even if spotted outside the pack, they may be aggressive-called and chased (doesnt end in death). Albino/melanistic Yutyrannus cannot dye themselves and must remain completely dull.

In spring, Yutyrannus return to their ancestral home in the highlands. Flocking to Rainbow Hills they create a procession of colors, equally stunning and fearsome in their beauty. They spend the season among the colorful dunes, absorbing its atmosphere and taking artistic inspiration for future colors. Here Yutyrannus engage in breathtaking dances, creating a flurry of feathers as they show off their glorious plumage. If impressed by a vibrant dancer, Yutyrannus may partake in a special courting dance on the highest hill and become mates. The steps to this dance are their own, woven from equal adoration.

Yutyrannus view themselves as the most stunning and beautiful creatures of all the world. But even they appreciate others beauty, and find themselves spending peaceful nights admiring the moon and stars. Whimsical Yutys will sing and frolic under the lights of fireflies, as they're like little stars come to crown them. Mated pairs may vocalise and share nuzzles, embracing the soft moment. Solo Yuty may even find their Dasp companion looks almost regal under the starlight. Almost. If they admire their rugged charm, well, the stars can keep secrets.

Social structures for these ungulates are highly fluid, with no strict hierarchy. Mannerisms and vocalizations are fairly consistent across all subspecies; they will generally mingle amicably with one another. Large groups are prone to splintering into smaller cliques, particularly for foraging, before rejoining to their main herd. Females tend to make more long-term connections and keep particularly strong family bonds, while males are more inclined to drift between groups.

The rigid ossicone crown on these mammals is not just for show, and not just for predators. For play, practice, or establishing dominance, male giraffes may participate in a form of combat called necking. Necking is a formal contest that demands precise etiquette and respect from both sides. To begin, two giraffes will stand side by side, often touching shoulders. When both are ready the pair will trade heavy headbutts, striking at the front chest or neck of their sparring partner to hit them with their ossicones. More experienced males may shift their angle while swinging their neck to gain more precision in their strikes while making themselves a little harder to hit. These brawls can be slow, with drawn out pauses between strikes as both sides make sure they are willing to continue. This is a test of endurance, not of speed or cruelty. If one of the fighters needs to readjust, the other will wait accordingly. Necking is never to the death. If one or both giraffes start moving away or showing grievous wounds, both sides will stop fighting immediately.

An extraordinary phenomenon has developed in some giraffes, shaping their genetics in powerful and spectacular ways. Giraffes that excel in combat may take on intense chromatic fur patterns to advertise their threat level to would-be predators. Individuals with vibrant or unusual colors tend to be more bold, amplifying their ostentatious physique with a feisty disposition to further discourage possible threats. They don’t go out of their way to begin battles, but are usually the most terrifying defenders. Duller or natural-tone giraffes will usually stay away from their brighter brethren to keep attention off themselves, while similarly gaudy giraffes are more inclined to be overtly friendly to colorful kin.

Laying down can be a long and dangerous process for giraffes. To combat this, they have become the undisputed champions of power napping. A giraffe in need of rest may remain standing, locking their joints with specialized techniques to keep comfortably upright as they take a brief nap. Standing still for 5 minutes during a preferred time of inactivity can be an acceptable way to earn the use of the !sleep command. However, giraffes can only lock their leg joints and must still find a place to rest their head while they nap like this. Suitable headrests may include low hanging tree branches, flat notches of cliffsides or rocks, or even (most preferredly) the back of a fellow groupmate.

Male Agathaumas often have much brighter and flashier horns, crests and bodies to show off for females, especially since Agathauma’s eyesight is poor, the colors need to stand out in the dense green foliage that is Sharptooth Marsh. Male Agathaumas (bulls) often have colors such as red, orange, bright green, blue, and many other vibrant colors that stand out. Female Agathaumas (cows) almost always have darker and earthy colors, such as brown, varying shades of green, dull orange, and others that help them blend in and stay away from danger. During Summer bulls may migrate to Sharptooth Marsh, occasionally broadcasting in hopes to find a cow to impress. Bulls approach a cow that they've spotted, walk up to them and love call and shake to invite them to a dance. If the cow responds with a love call, the cow will copy whatever emotes the bull does. A common dance that young, inexperienced bulls do is; 2 love calls shake special love call scratch the ground broadcast Older bulls may make their own dance to impress cows.

During spring and summertime, Agathaumas will often be found sitting in shallow ponds of water or taking a dive in lakes. Agathaumas love water, therefore they spend most of their time in habitats that have plenty of water for them to stay hydrated and cool in the hot weather. Agathaumas may water guard small, shallow ponds of water that is no larger than 2 Spino lengths if it is not in the current Migration Zone.

Agathaumas have poor eyesight, but an amazing sense of smell. Due to this, they often bluff charge at larger creatures to scare them off when frightened. When approached by a larger carnivore or herbivore that comes too close, they may bluff charge and hit / bite, 4 call, and run away. Agathaumas also mistake other non-living things moving too quickly or suddenly appearing in their vision as a possible threat, often seen bluff charging at large bushes, trees, or even large moving shadows that can trigger defensive postures or bluff charging.

Agathaumas naturally don't trust other species, yet they can occasionally be seen with a Rhamphorhynchus attached to their side, picking off harmful bugs and blood sucking ticks. May use !clean. Rhamphorhynchus may slowly approach the Agathaumas and 2 call or spread their wings to test the waters. If the Agathaumas shakes or love calls, it accepts the Rhamphorhynchus and invites it to clean. Cannot symbiote, only help.

Loosely form coordinated circles or semicircles with others as a flavor defense display.

May brace forward, rumble, or raise its spines as a threat display before using defensive abilities.

Stands motionless for long periods to appear vigilant or territorial.

During roleplay, may describe Amargasaurus wearing an armour of mud, dried mud crusting and flaking can be visual flavour.

May communicate through deep rumbles or vibrations during social or defensive roleplay moments. Cannot spam calls.

When courting Anodontosaurus display their plated armor and club-like tails with pride. Scratched armour is most desirable. They show off with wiggle emotes, stretches, and affection calls. Interested parties will affection call and inspect their armour scutes closely, before wiggling excitedly. Unimpressed Anodontosaurus may bonk the riff raff before them and walk away.

Anodontosaurus are known to use shallow water to cool off. They can be seen swimming, sitting, and wiggling in the cool shallows. When seeing a predator in the water they alert call and urge their herd from the waters edge.

Anodontosaurus close ranks when danger approaches, settling into a well practiced battle formation. Young members stay together and form a shield wall, while elder members stand in front of them with tails raised towards their attackers.

Elder females are revered leaders, ruling with wisdom and strength. They carry stories of the past, scratching both wins and losses alike upon their armour. All events become part of her tapestry, woven from battles lost and births beheld. Each leader will have her own unique trails that she passes down, hoping to keep future generations safe.

As it takes time for these creatures to ready an attack, they know the best defence is good offence. If a creature enters their personal space Anodontosaurus may hit once without warning.

If an unfamiliar Deinocheirus enters another’s territory, the resident Deinocheirus may try to start a sparring display. If the intruder does not respond or engage, the resident may attack to force it away from the water source. Because vegetation can take months to regrow, Deinocheirus are very aggressive in protecting areas where plants are recovering.

When traveling between areas—especially through dry or salty biomes—it will run as fast as possible to the nearest water source. Dry, cracked mud and dust sticking to its feathers is extremely uncomfortable and is known to make Deinocheirus very irritable. If anything gets in its way while it is rushing toward water, it may briefly attack, regardless of size or tier.

In all seasons except winter, Deinocheirus may seek companionship with others of the same gender. Groups of females often rest along the shoreline, gently calling, preening one another, and sitting together as the lake water laps around them. Groups of males, however, tend to be loud and reckless. They frequently engage in aggressive sparring matches, creating a great deal of noise and chaos. Anything that gets too close to these scuffles may be struck once to drive it away. During winter, these temporary groups break apart as individuals claim their own territories. Water sources rarely provide enough vegetation to support a group in winter. When alone, a Deinocheirus may have one symbiotic companion, but it must be a semi-aquatic or fully aquatic creature.

Euhelopus’ rumbles echo across the plains as storms brew above the clouds. They will often be found calling and stomping as thunderstorms bellow, only retreating to cover when the cold seeps through their skin, and playing under a storm no longer seems fun. Whilst following this behaviour, they may use !clean.

Among larger sauropods, Euhelopus often mimics the behaviours of its towering kin. They may attempt slow tail sways, false “defensive” stomps, or mock-alert calls in imitation. Larger sauropods tend to tolerate this behaviour — even responding with low calls of amusement.

When Euhelopus near the end of their lives (Tier 4 Elder), they are overcome by an instinct older than memory- a quiet pull toward water. These gentle sauropods will wander from their herd, wading into the shallows of ponds or marsh edges until their bodies are slick with mud and reeds cling to their hide. There, they will lower their heads to drink, drawing in slow, heavy breaths as if trying to merge with the water itself. Other Euhelopus often gather at the bank, standing silent as their elder submerges partway- a ritual farewell. Once the elder passes, the herd will let the body sink beneath the surface and then move on, leaving the rippling water undisturbed. To them, the marsh reclaims its own.

Euhelopus are deeply attuned to the rhythms and dangers of the marshlands, especially the lurking shapes beneath the water’s surface. Most active during the early hours of the morning, these sauropods often wade or rest in the shallows, their bright eyes scanning the ripples. When danger is sensed — particularly from crocodilian predators — Euhelopus will bellow and stomp, sending alarm calls to any nearby sauropods before retreating onto the riverbanks for safety. When nesting inside Sharptooth Marsh, Euhelopus may attack any Crocodilians in LOS. They bring the trophies to their nests, believing the talismans will ward off danger and grant them blessings of the marsh. Must be actively nesting or building nest. This behaviour ends when all offspring reach adolescent or leave the POI.

As spring approaches, the Euhelopus are seized by an ancient instinct that pulls them toward Sharptooth Marsh — the birthplace of their kind. The swamp’s foul waters and cloying mists would drive most creatures away, yet to Euhelopus, it is sacred ground. Drawn by the scent of wet earth and budding reeds, they wade into the murky shallows to nest and raise their young, convinced the marsh’s waters gift their offspring strength.

Females, more dominant and aggressive, are leaders of their groups. Females in same-sex pairings compete for dominance with light bites and disgruntled chirps, though the leader may change day to day. Gigantoraptors often preen each other's feathers and communicate with low calls.

Gigantoraptor can pursue hunters even once they escape line of sight, attacking until the combat timer runs out. If they see the hunter again within 30 minutes, they may charge at them, aggressive calling until they are out of LOS. If the Gigantoraptor reaches 25% health or lower it will flee.

Males are the primary caretakers of chicks, often chasing away females after eggs are laid. They feed chicks berry pieces, and clack their beaks next to food sources to simulate eating, teaching their young what’s safe to eat. Males may adopt orphaned Gigantoraptors, thinking more babies equals more success. Families can group until sub-adulthood, whereupon they can survive alone and are chased from the territory. Mates often reunite after their offspring are grown, with no hard feelings.

Both genders can initiate courtship with a dance. They will bob their head and call, dancing and showing off their impressive feathers. Aggressive females often chase males around before allowing them to approach and court, or initiating the courting dance themselves. Successful courtship is solidified by the pair feeding together. Females sometimes take up to three mates, starting a new nest each time, which the male incubates.

In the absence of a father or others of their species, orphaned Gigantoraptor can imprint on Citipati and Therizinosaurus and group with them, but must leave at adulthood.

Helicoprion specializes in ambush predation. When hunting, it approaches soft-bodied prey from below or behind. Once the time is right, it accelerates rapidly, snapping it's jaw. Heavily armored creatures or Creatures with thick scales (such as Sarcosuchus) are generally avoided unless desperate at 25% hunger or lower. Will always attempt to ambush it's prey, if acknowledged prior to it's attack, it may become startled and back off, only going through with it's attack if 30% or less hunger.

Young Helicoprion practice their hunting skills on small fish or other small creatures they encounter. Due to underdeveloped control of their tooth whorl mechanics, juveniles often exhibit erratic or partial slicing strikes, sometimes even spinning around due to putting too much energy in a lunge.

Helicoprion displays a loose but observable territorial range, typically tied to deep waters, claiming canyon edges and reefs as it's home. They will generally tolerate smaller or unrelated species within it's range but will become aggressive if another large predator, particularly another Helicoprion or Sqaulicorax enter it's territory. However when this creature encounters larger apex predators, it knows to turn tail and swim. Utilising evasive maneuvers while keeping low to the ground and moving to darker, colder waters where visual pursuit becomes difficult.

Once Helicoprion detects blood in the water they will investigate, looking to take advantage of easy prey. May third-party any bleeding creature they encounter, however they will not claim the body, only nip a few chunks from the carcass before fleeing the scene.

During seasonal changes, often linked to prey migrations or water temperature shifts, adult Helicoprion temporarily abandon their regular territory to expand their hunting range. Occasionally even moving to shallower waters in search of food.

Iguanadons revere melanistic members of their species, viewing their dark scales as elegant and enchanting. Melanistic Iguanadons are often leaders of their herds, ruling with strength and dignity. These dinosaurs are seen as signs of good fortune. In contrast, Iguanadons cast out all Albinos, their lack of pigment considered distasteful and unsightly. They will aggressive call any Albino Iguanodon they see, and refuse to share resources, believing them an ill omen. This extends to Albino/Light colored symbiotes.

When the weather turns foggy, Iguanodon roam the land, channeling omens of fortune. Their giant shapes part through the mist, casting the die for those they are yet to meet. They follow a chosen solo creature, remaining within LOS until the weather clears. If the distant creature stares too long, they may charge with intent to scare. If hit first in fear, the Iguanodon may attack back. If it is a season of scarcity (Autumn/Winter), they represent a bad omen. The herd will broadcast or alert call to announce the creature's presence, either ruining an ambush or making predators aware of prey. Spam calling is not allowed, and each Iguanodon can only call 10 seconds after their last broadcast. If the chosen creature is Tier 4, one Iguanodon may challenge them to a sparring match, but must retreat and flee if they fall below 25% health. If it is a season of bounty (Spring/Summer), they are a good omen. Bringing them flowers, branches or pretty rocks. If the creature is T1-2 and is hunted in their LOS, the Iguanadons may bellow aggressive calls in an attempt to scare away the predator. These cannot be spammed and will only last a maximum of 15 seconds before they continue onwards to find a new creature.

During spring, males broadcast call to seduce female Iguanadons into their harem, enticing them with loud, powerful vocals. They posture and pose, attacking the air or thrashing trees, showing off for potential mates. Iguanodon males become highly aggressive, sparring over females, resulting in bloody matches that can last till death. Females, however, are not always impressed and it’s not uncommon for them to choose a quieter male while the rest are too busy fighting. Berry Boxing With insatiable appetites, Iguanodon are fiercely protective of food resources. They frequently defend and contest these sources, challenging any who dare approach. During summer, when food blooms in abundance, they make a spectacle of it and box for fun. The champion of these matches is brought gifts of flowers and berries to feast on. During winter, food aggression extends to carnivores, and they may aggressive call any predators within one spino length of their current resource. (Must be actively eating from the resource to start defending.)

Iguandon take eye contact as a sign of aggression. If a creature watches them for 10 seconds or more, they may charge without warning. If they fight, the Iguanadon may match it’s violence and teach the interloper a lesson. If they retreat, Iguanadon cannot chase, only watch the cowards flee.

Kaiwhekea utilise an artform of chants and prayers, broadcasting and using vocal abilities, to bring blessings big or small upon themselves and loved ones. Songs of protection, battle and blood are woven into their hearts, while songs of healing and rejuvenation find home upon their flippers, making their kind as fast and enduring as the waves. Before a hunt, Kaiwhekea often use Karakia to bring them a bountiful feast.

Kaiwhekea press their noses and foreheads against their kin as a greeting on special occasions, such as births, matings or after long awaited reunions. This gesture symbolises passing the breath of life from one to another.

Kaiwhekea are empathetic, social creatures. They mainly communicate with body language, using their necks and flippers to convey emotions. When offspring have their first hunt, they may use flipper attacks to applaud their success. Or if a mate is having a bad day, they may sway and do a kelp like dance to make them laugh.

Kaiwhekea find comfort in larger pods and may group to 5. They also adore the fast, spirited Eurhinosaurus and may accept one as a symbiote.

These creatures are deeply tied to the oceans, honouring their ancestors through songs, dances and carvings. They may use their teeth to gouge soft clay rocks or floating debris, marking important moments of celebration. To Kaiwhekea, everything ebbs and flows, one's soul only finding peace once you ride upon the give and take of the tides. From water everything begins, and to water everything returns. They don’t mourn or feel death as a loss, but as an inevitable wave that washes forth and returns them home to the heart of the ocean.

Lisowicia are known to gather in large herds called boulders, led by a lead male called the Yokozuna, recognised by his bright yellow or orange colors. These herds will follow the migration zones and, if food becomes scarce, females and young to eat first. The males may bully anyone else away from the food so the herd can eat, body blocking the resource and contesting it.

Albino and Melanistic Lisowicia hold a sacred role within a herd. The role of a Gyōji is that of a referee for the herd, finding locations for the Sacred Dohyō, ritualistic sparring, and decide the winner of each bout. A Lisowicia who has defeated all subordinate males may challenge the Yokozuna for leadership of the herd. There can only be one Gyōji in a herd, if there are any other albino or melanistic Lisowicia, then they may be chased away.

In the absence of males, a lone female Lisowica may take on the coloration and traits of the Yokozuna. This dominant role of the female will continue leading until she is bested by a male in combat through sparring. Only one female may take on this role. Through necessity the Izanami is more aggressive, and may choose to chase out male offspring, lest they grow to threaten her rulership.

Sparring is a core practice to all Lisowicia, alone or in a large herd. Any Lisowicia who partakes in sparing with other Lisowicia for at least 2 minutes may use !tasty, as the taste of hard work, blood and sweat rejuvinates their spirit.

A Moraquile must display at least one light coloration when nesting. This lighter color indicates maturity, as Moraquiles naturally become lighter with age. After your Mora reaches adulthood, you must wait 1 hour before adding this light coloration if you intend to nest.

If Tier 1–2 prey is within two spino lengths of a cliff, a Mora may dive, grab the prey in its claws, and drop it off the cliff to kill it—even if one body-down (BD) is within flying line of sight (LOS). If it does not die from the drop, you may not continue to pursue.

Moraquiles with the vulture (bald-neck) subspecies may scavenge. However, if the Mora is hit three times while scavenging, it must disengage and fly off to either find another carcass or hunt its own prey.

During spring and summer, mated pairs will soar high into the sky, lock talons, and tumble downward together. The later they break apart and pull up, the stronger their bond is considered to be.

When nesting, both adult Moras may gather large amounts of sticks for the nest—even beyond what is needed and after the nest is already complete. Solo Moras may also build and maintain a nest, but they may not have hatchlings on their own. The !sleep command may be used to represent being better rested while on the nest, even outside of their activity time. Must still sleep 5 minutes.