Crocodile (animal)
Crocodiles are large and dangerous reptilians. Many species can be found across the wetlands and rivers of Aeras, where they are a constant source of fear for those who live and work around water.
We have taken a boat downriver into a warm saltmarsh that is said to be a breeding ground of the crocodile. Large bugs sting and buzz around my entire body as I skewer a large, filthy chunk of pork meat onto the largest fishing hook I could find, further binding the meat with rope to keep it from coming loose. We row our boat near shore to make the wrangling of the killer beast a less formidable task. It's hard to see into the murky river bed, the silt at its bottom kicked high towards the surface, but if crocodiles lurk beneath my feet, what better way to draw one's attention than "fresh" meat. I stretch my arms, ready to throw the bait into the river, keeping my spear nearby for when the beast surfaces. I look towards my companions to make sure they do the same. When I turn back to the water, I notice bright green eyes staring at me from the waters surface with ravenous intent. The water ripples as the beast moves, revealing a form nearly larger than our boat! This will be quite the challenge indeed. I throw the bait as far into the water as I can, and wait. I will need all my strength for this.