Grydonfish

The Grydonfish is an ancient sea serpent native to Orbis. ? It is the apex species of the Grydon sea, and is known for it's impressive length, jagged scales, and hostility towards all other species, including men.

They can reach up to fifty meters in length, though most reports usually state lengths closer to thirty. ? Aside from their size, they are known to give off loud, eerie moans heard throughout the sea and it's surface. ? The sound of a Grydonfish is very unique and unlike other sea creatures, making it easy for sailors to anticipate and prepare for their arrival, should they decide to attack.

Anatomy
Grydonfish have a unique anatomy in which their body is composed of several segments that can sustain themselves. This means if the head is cut off, it can still live for a limited time, and indefinitely if fed. Naturally this led to Grydonfish heads, if still alive, to be helmed at the front of ships near the surface for good luck.

Grydonfish Attacks
Since Grydonfish are best known for roaming the deep, open sea, most sailors have successfully avoided attacks. ? Ships en route to Aurum Island, however, come into contact with Grydonfish frequently, and have become experts keeping them at bay.

If heard throughout the waters, a ship will prepare for a Grydonfish by keeping as quiet as possible while arming themselves with large, barbed harpoons. ? Grydonfish have keen senses and do not like the sounds of land dwellers floating on the seas surface and will therefore rush to the sounds of a creaking ship if heard in thbeir periphery. ? Grydonfish are notoriously territorial and said to attack human ships for their size and disruption sailing their waters.?

Unfortunately, the Grydonfish does not usually rear its head to the surface, so a crew will not know where it exactly is until it's too late. ? Once it has spotted a ship, it will attempt to wrap it's body around the vessel and pull it down. ? Though most attacks end in the Grydonfish successful, there have been a small number of human victories.

Many sailors have tried to determine which parts of the sea are designated territories of the Grydonfish, but due to the seas vastness, have found this attempt futile and simply take their presence as a necessary risk sailing the sea.

Grydonfish & Devilwhales
The only known enemy of the Grydonfish is the Devilwhale. On rare accounts, surviving sailors have seen the two in battle on the surface. Given the massive size of the Devilwhale and the sprawling length of the Grydonfish, the Grydonfish have tried wrapping themselves around the Devilwhile just like they do unlucky ships.

It is unknown if one has victored over the other in battle, as witnesses try to stay as far away as possible if seen.