Usurosh

Usurosh is a fictional creature appearing in the fantasy novel "The Serpent's Tooth" by author Kaelen Stone. The usurosh are depicted as subterranean beings with a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple limbs, adapted for burrowing through earth and rock. They are known for their territorial nature and their ability to emit a low-frequency hum that disorients other creatures. Physically, they are described as being roughly the size of a large dog, with sharp, claw-like appendages used for digging and defense. Their diet consists primarily of mineral deposits and subterranean fungi. In the narrative, usurosh serve as a significant obstacle for the protagonists, requiring them to employ specific strategies to overcome these formidable underground dwellers. Their society, if any, is not extensively detailed, but they are presented as a solitary or small-group dwelling species. The creature's name is derived from ancient fictional languages within the book, suggesting a connection to darkness and the earth.