Name: Orbide Walker Description: An adult Orbide Walker stands at 16 to 22 feet tall, with roughly two thirds of that height being made up of their legs. They possess four slender legs, and two much smaller grasping arms. Their head is covered with a hard carapace. Unlike the Orbides it is named after, the Walker's body does not curl into its carapace, and instead the shell acts like a mouth. The torso of a Walker is capable of producing a grey wispy, cotton-like substance that is entirely edible and high in nutrients. It emits a humming noise, used for echolocation. Behavior: Orbide Walkers are solitary and nomadic creatures, most often observed wandering Midnight planets. They will only come to rest when they have reached an Orbide hive. When it has reached one, it will come to rest. During this time, mature Orbides will exit and begin clipped away its fur- a substance that is vital for the growth of juvenile Orbides. In exchange for this substance, the Walker is allowed a portion of hunts and all of the recently deceased for the remainder of its stay. They notably lack the fear-inducing effects of their protectors. Tamability: Orbide Walkers have been noted to be incredibly easy to tame, if not for the protection of other Orbides. They will follow anyone who regularly clips their fur and offers them meat. However they are apathetic to their tamer, and often have to be led with such methods as meat on a stick. Where is it found?: Midnight planets. Rarity: Uncommon, but not incredibly so. Diet/Method of gaining nutrients and energy: Carnivorous. Capable of digesting decaying meats perfectly fine. Products?: Shell: Likened to iron in strength. Fur: Contains most of the nutrients needed for life. Tastes sweet. Reproduction: Standard sexual reproduction, often done when two Walkers arrive at the same hive. Size: 16-22 feet tall. 14 feet at smallest. 26 feet at absolute tallest. Weight: 650-800 pounds, without factoring in fur. Lifespan: 75 to 120 years. Abilities: Echolocation. Strong stomach. Protection of Orbides. Flaws: Can't really fight. Blind. Relies on others to feed it.
Hi, I'll be grading this today. I only have two questions right now: -How much can one carry, both in their arms and on their backs? -How quickly can one run?
Their arms can carry around 80 to 160 pounds, whilst their backs can carry up to 300 pounds. One will typically run up to 15 mph. When severely threatened, they can reach up to 18 mph, but doing so drastically threatens their balance. As such, it is only used in the most dire emergencies.
