At first this creature is stationary, simply as motionless as a statue. Just as a statue it appears to be lifeless. Once you believe no life is possible the creature ejects its tongue out into the cold world, smelling breathing the aromas of the earth beneath itself. This creature is fiercely independent and possesses a shallow grace. It has no legs but has several highly efficient methods to move around in this world. This creature is a snake.

As the tongue tastes the cold air, its head moves from side to side, almost testing its ground. The creature rests still for a moment then in a sudden pulse it strikes at the air. The speed of this creature is phenomenal. These small quick movements, if made contact, could be lethal. This is a creature that appears to be sly. It moves around the earth with almost no...