Remorhaz

Remorhazes, also known as polar worms, have leathery tough wings, an insect-like head, and a 40 ft (12 m) scaly body. They are ice-blue in color, have dozens of legs, and their backs glow red with an inner fire which can melt all but the strongest of metals. They also have horns and dagger-like teeth.

Description
A remorhaz is a monstrous beast resembling a cross between a worm and a centipede. It is a creature that thrives in cold environments, particularly arctic regions.

Combat
A remorhaz produces an incredible amount of heat, allowing it to take advantage of the vulnerability that many creatures in its native environment possess. A remorhaz likes to wait in ambush for its potential prey. When a living creature draws near, the remorhaz springs from the ground and strikes. The remorhaz possesses a great amount of speed for a creature of its size.

Ecology
The chitin of the remorhaz can be used to make chitin armor.

Novels

 * Sojourn
 * Sword Play

Computer games

 * Secret of the Silver Blades