Snipethorn

Snipethorn is a Yavaun Critter unit in War Wind.

Background
The half plant half animal Snipethorn can be easily recognised by its squat shape. It is a nomadic creature with a wide hunting/gathering range and is is normally encountered in a pack or family of three to six members. They exhibit both predatory and scavenger behaviour and feed on almost any living matter they come across. Persistent hunters, they are able to produce within their internal structure a quantity of thorns which they then are able to fire at high velocity from their long proboscis, like fleshy arrows, and with deadly accuracy. I have seen a hunting pack of these creatures bring down an aged Bonca, firing their thorns and then moving away so that their attacks confused the beast.

These half-plant, half-animal creatures can be found all over Yavaun, as they are nomadic creatures who hunt in packs. When Snipe Thorns spot their prey, they can propel tiny needles that are produced within their anatomy. These projec- tiles are fired at high velocity from the Snipe Thorn's long proboscis. Individually the thorns are not terrible, but when Snipe Thorns move in packs, they can bring down almost any victim with swarms of projectiles, attacking and retreating to ensure a successful hunt. Adult Obblinox possess a thick skin that is very resistant to Snipe Thorn attacks. It is often a test of maturity for young Obblinox to deliberately confront a pack of Snipe Thorns.