The entrance was sealed with finality that left no doubt about their situation. No retreat was possible until the floor boss fell or they died attempting to defeat it. The Apex Predator watched them advance with eyes that tracked every movement, calculating distances and evaluating capabilities with intelligence that far exceeded what animals should possess.
The creature was massive up close, easily twelve feet long from nose to the base of its multiple tail whips, with shoulder height that reached eight feet. Its fur shifted colors constantly, camouflage attempting to match the environment despite being fully visible. The extra limbs extending from its torso moved independently, testing air currents and ground vibrations to build comprehensive awareness of its surroundings.
