Giant crocodile

A giant crocodile was a larger and more powerful version of a crocodile.

Description
Giant crocodiles were giant, beastly crocodiles. They were as physically strong as hill giants and were exceptional swimmers, both above and beneath the surface of water. Underneath the surface, they could hold their breath for up to half an hour. In both scenarios, they were quite stealthy for their size and bulk.

Combat
These beasts purely relied on their natural weapons: ferocious bites and whips of tails. Their bites grappled opponents until they found the strength to break out, and their quick tail whips could knock enemies prone.

Ecology
Giant crocodiles were spotted in many places over Toril. They were known to have inhabited many places within Faerûn,   and Zakhara. They were even noted to dwell in multiple places of the Shadowfell.

The crushed scales of these giant beasts were used in the powerful jungle avatar spell by Zakharan priests.

History
In 1357 DR, a giant crocodile-riding quasit roamed the sewers of Waterdeep.

In 1374 DR, these creatures were used as guardian for the Shadowscale Warren.

Religion
Sebek of the Mulhorandi pantheon was known to appear as a giant crocodile. As such, his worshipers believed the smile of a giant crocodile showed that they were favored or disfavored. Some of his prominent worshipers gained the ability to transform into these creatures.

A giant crocodile, known as Kheshebik, was believed to be an avatar of Semuanya by the Khoroshen tribe.

Notable Giant Crocodiles

 * Kheshebik

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Tomb of Annihilation
 * Video games
 * Secret of the Silver Blades