Notes on the Diversity of Akitiin Native to the Naralon Forests

I've observed various species of akitiin throughout my travels. The akitiin are closely related to garkrid, but with tough fleshy skin rather than their cousins' thick shells. They seem to universally have a series of powerful claws that run laterally along their body, giving them a surprising level of dexterity and movement. Their simple but numerous eyes don't appear to give them long range vision, but the predatory species seem to benefit from being able to track their prey as they close. Many have a mane of sharp quills, some of which carry poison. Many of the varieties I have studied are venomous. Some, such as the lesser fanged akitiin of the Casanii, are extremely deadly. The number of species of akitiin that I have observed within the Naralon forests is quite extraordinary! This is particularly true when it comes to the larger specimens. Given how many times I have seen them with the trebarnii I am forced to conclude that they are at least semi-domesticated and fulfil various roles.

 – Gil Masharl

Source: The Twilight Traveller - The Kedashi Swarms