The Korozo is a fierce, pack-hunting predator native to the Ralar Region on the Dark Side of VOI 700 D. Despite its relatively small size, the Korozo is among the most dangerous creatures of the region due to its razor-sharp teeth, powerful jaws, and relentless hunting strategy.

Unlike many Dark Side creatures, Korozos do not rely on heat detection but instead use ultrasonic navigation to hunt in complete darkness. Their keen sense of hearing allows them to track prey from great distances, making them nearly impossible to evade once they have locked onto a target.

Korozos live in highly organized clans, led by a dominant breeding pair. These clans mark and defend strict territorial boundaries, often engaging in violent clashes with other packs. The Zark Tribe, a banned subtribe of the Honga Tribe exiled to the Ralar Region, has mastered the taming and breeding of Korozos, using them as personal guardians. Since the Gamma Age, they have become close allies of the Exohuman Outlaw Group, the Jane Mendoza Gang.

• Shoulder Height: 1.2 meters
• Body Length: 1.3 meters
• Weight: 30-40 kg
• Fur Color: Thick, dark grey fur providing natural camouflage in low-light environments.
• Speed: Sprint: 70 km/h | Long Distance: 40 km/h

• Senses: Completely blind; relies on ultrasonic sound and acute hearing for navigation and hunting.
• Echolocation: Uses ultrasonic pulses to detect objects and creatures in total darkness.
• Powerful Bite: Razor-sharp teeth and a crushing jaw force enable it to pierce through bone.
• Coordinated Pack Tactics: Korozos hunt in groups, strategically isolating and overwhelming prey.

• Armor Class (AC): 14 (agile and reinforced fur protection)
• Hit Points (HP): 50
• Speed: 50 ft., Climb 20 ft.

• Bite: +5 to hit, 1d8+4 piercing damage.
• Claw Swipe: +4 to hit, 1d6+3 slashing damage.
• Ambush Attack: If attacking from stealth, gains an additional 1d6 damage.

• Ultrasonic Navigation: Grants advantage on Perception checks related to sound-based detection.
• Pack Tactics: Gains advantage on attack rolls if another Korozo is within 5 ft. of the target.
• Relentless Pursuit: Can track a single target across vast distances using sound-based memory.

• Diet: Carnivorous; primarily hunts Kajanga, Odo, and smaller mammals.
• Social Structure: Highly organized pack hierarchy, led by an Alpha Breeding Pair.

• Ambush Attacks: Korozos hunt in packs, coordinating stealth assaults on isolated prey.
• Relentless Stalkers: Once locked onto prey, they pursue until exhaustion forces surrender.
• Echo Confusion: Their ultrasonic growls can disorient prey, making escape more difficult.

The Zark Tribe have perfected the breeding and taming of Korozos as both war beasts and personal guardians based on the following rituals:

• Protective Clans: Each Zark male raises a personal Korozo pack, which fights for him during raids.
• Alpha Submission Ritual: To tame a Korozo, a Zark must physically best the Alpha Male in combat, proving dominance.
• Ceremonial Transfer: When a young Zark warrior comes of age, his elders gift him a Korozo pup, marking his transition into adulthood.

• Mating: The Alpha Pair is the only breeding pair within a clan, ensuring genetic control over the pack.
• Gestation Period: 2 months.
• Litter Size: 2-4 pups, raised communally within the pack.
• Growth Rate: Reaches full hunting maturity in 1-2 years.

• Total Lifespan: 40-50 years.
• Alpha Succession: When the Alpha Pair weakens, younger challengers compete for dominance, often leading to deadly power struggles within the pack.

Korozos are deadly in packs, using stealth and relentless tracking to overwhelm their targets.

• Echo Ambush: A pack of hidden Korozos can create a false soundscape, disorienting players before striking.
• Unstoppable Chase: If players flee, a Korozo will track them, forcing them to either hide or fight.
• Zark Integration: Players might encounter Zark warriors who command trained Korozos, adding a layer of complexity to enemy encounters.
• Hunting Grounds: The Ralar Region is Korozo territory—players traveling without precautions may unknowingly enter a pack’s domain.

• The Dark Side
• Region Ralar
• The Wildlife of the Dark Side
• Zark Tribe

Known Prey:

• Bero Hiki
• Cockroach from Earth
• Hoo
• Kajanga
• Naka Tula
• Nokari Mouse
• Talikra