Book of Dragons

Grim Gnasher

  Despite their small size, Grim Gnashers love nothing more than to sink their thousands of teeth into smaller and weaker dragons. These sneaky and opportunistic dragons like to circle above their injured prey like carrion birds. Even though they hunt in packs, Grim Gnashers prefer to feast on a dragon that can't defend itself rather than take on a healthy dragon. 

These dragons like to visit Vanaheim is a divine funeral ground for dragons to spend their last days, despite being perfectly healthy. It is also protected by the Sentinels. Yet Grim Gnashers are just as deadly with their long-range attacks. Possessing a shark-like ability to regenerate row after row of sharp teeth. These dragons spit out fiery blasts of fangs with remarkable precision and accuracy. But perhaps the most dangerous thing about Grim Gnashers is their ability to plan and communicate with each other to outsmart their quarry. 

Grim Gnashers resemble Grapple Grounders as they have similar long, serpentine bodies albeit thicker, a small head and four legs. They have three main sets of horns on their head, complemented by more allow its neck and back. In addition, they have a long nasal horn and a distinct under-bite with small rows of pointy teeth, giving it a sinister appearance. Covered with prominent, iridescent purple scales, they have a paler underbelly but more vibrant coloration on their back and wings. 

The leader Grim Gnasher has purple scales, red stripes on its back and red wings, differentiating itself from the rest of the group. Their remarkable communication skills are the core of their extraordinary teamwork. They are able to plan and communicate to plot against their prey. As such, they tend to hunt in packs and ambush their prey. Similar to the Speed Stingers, the Grim Gnashers have a leader (or an alpha) whose orders they follow. These dragons are scheming and cunning as they tend to plot against their prey. Furthermore, they exploit the weaknesses of the old and sick dragons of Vanaheim, a divine funeral ground for dragons to spend their last days. 

This behavior is likened to that of a vulture who circle weak prey and consume carrion. As Sentinels guard Vanaheim and both the dead and dying dragons, Grim Gnashers have become their enemies since they are taking advantage of a ready food source.