The Arawi, commonly known as the Sun-Finned Whale, is a massive freshwater cetacean native to Lake Arla in the southwestern Habitual Belt on planet VOI 700 D. As one of the largest aquatic creatures in the region, it has evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive in the fluctuating temperatures of the lake.

The Arawi is renowned for its ability to absorb solar energy through specialized photo-thermal fins, which not only regulate its body temperature but also provide it with additional metabolic energy. These adaptations allow it to remain active even in the hottest parts of Lake Arla, where few other creatures can thrive.

The Arawi is a key apex predator of Lake Arla, feeding primarily on Arlian Sunfish and other schooling fish species.

• Size: Up to 14 meters in length
• Weight: 25-30 tons
• Body Shape: Streamlined, torpedo-like for efficient swimming
• Skin: Thick, heat-resistant, and covered in tiny solar-absorbing fins
• Speed: Up to 20 km/h in short bursts, typically cruising at 10 km/h

• Solar Fins: Thousands of tiny, golden-yellow fins cover its back, absorbing and storing solar energy to maintain body temperature.
• Adaptive Coloration: Appears sunny yellow near the surface but shifts to a darker bronze in deeper waters, providing camouflage.
• Powerful Tail: Its broad, muscular tail allows it to sprint away from threats or launch surprise hunting maneuvers.

• Armor Class (AC): 15 (due to thick, heat-resistant skin)
• Hit Points (HP): 250
• Speed: 20 km/h (swimming)

Tail Slam: (Melee Attack) 2d12+6 bludgeoning damage. Can knock back creatures up to 10 meters. Shockwave Dive: (AoE Attack) The Arawi slams its body into the water, creating a shockwave that forces creatures in a 15-meter radius to make a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Solar Charge: (Passive) If exposed to direct sunlight for more than one hour, the Arawi gains +10 temporary HP.

• Solar Absorption: The Arawi's photo-thermal fins allow it to maintain metabolic activity, reducing the need for food.
• Thermotolerance: Can survive extreme lake temperatures, thriving in waters too hot for most other creatures.
• Echo Pulse: Uses low-frequency sonar pulses to communicate and detect underwater threats within a 1 km radius.

• Habitual Belt
• Equatorial Sections East and West (Asari)
• Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt
• Wildlife of Asari