KWHEEL
The Kwheel is a Tracker-class dragon. It has a massive body covered in thick, dark, stony-plated scales, as well as two rows of long, icy spines running along its back to the tip of its tail. Its lighter, relatively flexible belly allows it to fold completely in on itself despite its heavy appearance. Its eyes are perfectly adapted to environments with low visibility, including the dark caves where it lives for most of the year.
The Kwheel has a broad, stocky head equipped with powerful jaws capable of crushing ice, bone, or even certain types of brittle rock. Its teeth are short but extremely strong. Its thick legs, ending in large claws, allow it to dig through frozen ground or climb rough terrain despite its considerable weight. Its body is perfectly adapted to cold climates and long periods of hibernation.
Despite their small size, its wings allow it to fly, but only over very short distances. They are mainly used to gain momentum before each roll.
The spines on its back continue to grow throughout its life. They are naturally trimmed during its powerful charges, so that they don't become too long and therefore debilitating. These growths have a structure similar to crystal and seem to naturally retain cold.
Firepower
The Kwheel is one of the few dragons to share the ability to project powerful jets of explosive liquid nitrogen that can reach temperatures close to -196°C with the Groncicle. However, it rarely uses this ability, primarily employing it to reinforce its rolling charges or seal the entrances to the caves where it hibernates.
By biting the tip of its tail, the Kwheel folds its body in on itself to form a wheel covered in icy spines. In this position, it can hurtle down slopes or charge at high speed, destroying everything in its path. The rocky plates on its back protect the most vulnerable parts of its body, while its spines can lacerate or impale anything they strike.
Acute senses
The Kwheel possesses exceptionally keen senses of smell, taste, and hearing. Like many Tracker-class dragons, it can follow a trail for miles, seemingly unaffected by inclement weather. Its sense of smell also allows it to identify creatures or humans it has encountered years before. Some claim that a tamed Kwheel can find its master anywhere.
Behavior
The Kwheel is a surprisingly sociable dragon. It is not uncommon to see several individuals sharing the same territory or cave during the winter. The young also stay with their parents for a long time before becoming independent.
Towards humans, its behavior depends entirely on how it has been treated. A wild individual remains extremely wary and can become very aggressive if it feels threatened. However, once it trusts someone, the Kwheel becomes particularly affectionate and protective.
He can also be very resentful...
Despite its massive appearance, the Kwheel is capable of surprisingly silent movement. It primarily hunts fish but also enjoys small land animals, including poultry.
The Kwheel hibernates for nearly half the year in deep caves located in cold or mountainous regions. During this period, its heart rate slows considerably and its body conserves enough energy to survive for several months without eating.
Weaknesses
Its heavy body makes it less agile than many other dragons when it cannot use its rolling ability. On flat or muddy terrain, it becomes much slower and more vulnerable.
Although it has excellent endurance, the Kwheel tires quickly after several successive charges in rolled form, particularly if the terrain is not suitable.
