Spinopods

Spinopods are enormous, spiny backed, herbivores native to the Sarananahamaha Plains. Despite being blind, these beasts are perfectly capable of defending themselves. Fully grown adults weigh well over 15,000 lbs, and are strong enough to topple small buildings. More terrifyingly, Spinopods evolved green, spiny backs to protect themselves from rocs, their only predator besides humans. Their backsides are covered in tens of thousands of razor sharp, poisonous spines, which lay flat when they are relaxed, blending in with the grass, but raise up when they feel threatened, providing a nearly impenetrable shield to those who wish to get at the soft and delicious meat underneath. Rocs will usually steer clear of grown Spinopods, preferring their young, who are generally more manageable. Adult spinopods, however, have little to fear except of the occasional hunt preceding the coronation of a new leader among the Ta Linn.