The Dragon that Burrows Within | Biology of the Gutbutcher | Dragonslayer Codex |

[@jarcake6581]

Everytime these guys appear, my gut tells me it's uncomfortable around them. They're one of your more grotesque dragons, and that's with the knowledge Scarlet Lasher! Nevermind the five other dragons on the top of my head that haven't gotten a video entry.

[@KylerBrazda-we9kb]

Exactly what Sawyer is looking to do 😭

[@anikinglgrnrexx8421]

Ofc he's from Florida

[@JonathanGhost42]

Local florida-man fights dragon population with a stick.

[@denisovan_the_menisovan]

I'm glad it's the smaller dragons that are the most dangerous, as they're more likely to see humans as food or a threat.

[@sawyerleeart]

Exactly

[@bryanwulfric]

Parasitic Dragons is such an awesome yet horrific concept

[@sytrosianoverlord3150]

@@bryanwulfric if xenomorphs had a counterpart in fantasy I think we found it.

[@MachineMan-mj4gj]

That’s it, I’m burning down the swamp. Even if I have to invent napalm to make it happen. If there lived an organism as disturbing as the Gutbutcher in our world, humanity would have declared war on it and driven it into super extinction.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

2:58 You know, in profile, it really looks like something that belongs in the Abyssal Zone of the Mariana Trench. I love him, he’s absolutely heinous to look at. This guy is serious nightmare fuel. Bravo. ❤

[@azurepattycake]

I once heard a naturalist say "When you go into nature, expect carnage." This seems to sum that up pretty well. Love this gruesome little beast. Can't wait to see more dragons! I especially would like to see some of the really large ones. Surely the Kinsbane isn't the biggest?

[@sawyerleeart]

The ocean holds huge horrors beyond expectation!

[@DankMadness12]

​@@sawyerleeartIf it isn't the swamp, it's the ocean that holds hell's circus

[@cillianthestupendous6093]

I think the best armour for defending against these dragons would be mail. the flexibility allows it to cover areas like the crotch, abdomen and armpits, which I think would be the most likely areas of attack for a gutbutcher. now this would give them more purchase to cling onto, but as for wether it can breat through steel rings, we use those when dealing with sharks, and they basically make you bite-proof. unless this small creature has a bite force higher than a great white, I think you´d be fine. the smoothed leather mentioned in the video I think would actually make a poor defense, as the acid is mentioned to be good at bypassing thick dragon hides, but not effecting metal that much. even stainless steel(which is much weaker than high carbon steel) would be enough, and it has the secondary benefit of being resistant to rusting and tarnishing. also, since it isn´t fabric, it wouldn´t soak itself in water and retain mobility, whereas leather armour requires at least some fabric or softer leather to be adhered to in order to be worn.

[@frenkhorsky7633]

I'm actually reminded of an animal from medieval bestiaries. Hydrus, a water snake (but also depicted as a bird or a dragon) that was said to be found in the Nile River and hunted crocodiles by entering their bodies through their jaws to eating them from the inside. It's interesting how people tend to reinvent the same or similar creatures and concepts in their minds.

[@zenebean]

I like the idea decent armor can generally give you enough time to kill them before they penetrate, but heavy armor makes actually traveling through the habitat extra treacherous. And not something alot of people will have access to...

[@Nosferatuラララララ]

Imagine a defeated army is driven into the swamps and a mass of the dancing dead is just found the next day.

[@Goose831]

i was expecting a parasitic dragon but holy hell that is gruesome dude

[@user-wolfman_lets_play]

I think Bears would be perfect for your world because they have adapted perfectly in ours sure there must be some sort of bear species that has adapted to the life where dragons live

[@legofanofnz2466]

Either a small prey species, or some hideously large and terrifying creature

[@danielmarr5938]

@@legofanofnz2466going big seems obvious but going small would be a fun thing to see

[@starsilverinfinity]

Bear dragon

[@fathom5549]

Such a fun and twisted concept. Reminds me of those fish in the Amazon that have been reported burrowing into people’s flesh. Awesome work Sawyer!

[@PrimordialRoseberryBush]

That's not information I needed, I already hate water, shut up

[@rextexan4727]

Oh you mean the Candiru (more precisely the Giant Candiru)

[@Bagelgeuse]

Ah, Cetopsis candiru. At least they only eat dead animals and people, unlike these guys.

[@fathom5549]

@@rextexan4727 that’s exactly it, thanks!

[@weroleoify]

There was a legend in my town of the barrenator pig, a runaway feral rat or guinea pig or a rodent that would jump out of the toilet while you were pooping and spin like a drill and go into your butt. That made me fear toilets for a while as a kid; seeing this now, I literally felt a chill or "primal" terror in my spine.

[@novastein9567]

Ahhh, the gutbutcher! The only of your dragons I actually hate (It's one of the coolest scariest ideas for a scavenging dragon I have ever seen)

[@zenebean]

@novastein9567 wish it was just a scavenger and didn't take it upon itself to expedite the process of corpse production

[@RijinThaMan]

"it is a place of death and disease" and he shows a picture of florida. perfect! i feel properly represented.

[@chancegivens9390]

7:11 I shall!! And what a horrible little beast!, though I do like them quite a bit, like some eldritch being looked at lampreys and Said "eh, not fucked up enough" and made these dragons. Dethklok would love these things!! Good work once again!!

[@Saberrex1]

Arguably the creepiest of the dragons in this book. It's amazing to see them so vividly described.

[@jimbocc1291]

You are 100% gonna hit 20k subs, and you are incredibly deserving of it! Hell, I imagine you are gonna fly far past 20k!

[@Madcold56]

Yoo jumbo Can't wait for ur new animation

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks man!! Here’s to hoping

[@jbpiano5313]

The more classy verison of that one Brazilian fish, gentlemen you know the one

[@lordxperimental6960]

I have just lost the ability to sleep at night. What an amazing storytelling ability!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you sm!

[@hugobellet4950]

You know, the habit that these dragons have of hiding in corpses and living in "schools" (and gathering in large numbers during the breeding season) makes me think of anti-predator defenses, which makes me wonder what type of walking nightmare can see in a schools of gutbutcher a potential meal?

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

Probably some sort of weird tenrec

[@shroomian2739]

I mean they’re fairly small. Maybe they could be hunted by another pack hunter like a clatterjaw, although I’m fairly sure that they’re exclusive to the tar barrens so maybe not. Another guess could be some sort of giant.

[@BiggerBubba]

When a physical book comes out, you will have at least one coustomer in me, and I am sure many many more

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you!

[@nolanbaker2360]

Nothing you present to us is ever lacking in amazing concepts and detail. One of the few channels i drop other videos to watch an upload

[@sawyerleeart]

I’m honored!

[@nolanbaker2360]

@@sawyerleeart im the one getting a Reply from Mister Dragons , I feel honored

[@stormerjc9493]

Now this is a Intresting diraction to take the concept of a dragon, very unique, so many of your dragons take the concept of dragons is such cool and interesting diractions

[@ReptiliansRule]

These things are bloody horrifying in the best way. Btw what other real-world animals are present in this setting? Big cats, hyenas, bovids, elephants, etc.

[@chancegivens9390]

I hope some badass proboscideans are present at some point!

[@t-r-e-x452]

Hands down, most gruesome dragon in the codex!

[@sagedeen4180]

I absolutely love this slithery small gruesome little guy. It's horrifying in the same way nature can be which is very neat and I think their wings spots are actually pretty despite the little monster their on. It's hard to pick a favourite out of all of your dragons but this one is defiantly in my top 10.

[@maciejsz9157]

this is an abosutely horrific dragon, I love it

[@Patrick-nl4zp]

4 wings rather than 2 is a big evolutionary change! I wonder when they seperated from the common dragon ancestor

[@chops987]

"Had an gutbutcher once poor fella died of hungry."

[@TheDragonKing-op9rc]

i hope somebody makes a game about this book

[@scatman9166]

Reminds me of how cookie cutter sharks are so frightening despite being so tiny

[@sawyerleeart]

They were one of the inspos! The way oceanic athlete swimmers receive wounds from them is so disturbing to me

[@cringejoestar9791]

**cackles maniacally in traumatizi- i mean giving character development to my dnd players**

[@NakedAvanger]

The dancing corpse... thats fking METAAAAL!!!!

[@lividcoffee1962]

Being a Doctor, this is one of my favourite concepts of yours, amazing dragon!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you!

[@Bryton41]

Another great video, you're a huge inspiration for a horrible dragon based d&d world I want to run

[@wiilov]

*looks at the gutbutcher in one hand...looks at the vermin lord in the other....ideas brew like a fine alcohol.*

[@lordofdarkness868]

I can't stop watching your videos. Your work is fantastic!

[@lorcanmcloughlin3686]

Love seeing this chanel slowly grow

[@landohundoamigo5122]

Dragon voodoo? Something I didn't know I needed. Cool idea!

[@jurassicgameing8069]

Ah so thats what killed balerion

[@aruna_alma]

Yay, new post! Storytelling, worldbuilding, and descriptions of the dragons are breathtaking. What a gruesome species, like flying semi-aquatic piranhas. I patiently wait for the other dragons to be covered. As an artist myself, I admire your passion, keep going.

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you so much!

[@JonathanGhost42]

I really adore this concept of making not just big beasts scary, but also create smaller creatures that are as scary if not even more scary than their big relatives. Seeing this video i felt such a wonderfull uneasiness and am just fascinated with the creativity. Great as always! And i really hope that your books will be possible for me to buy. Funny thought: If there are myths with a prometheus-like figure in your setting, would it be this dragon that eats his insides?

[@kintyjtheaardvark5549]

Its a reverse chest buster, but that honestly makes it even worse.

[@XenoRaptor-98765]

If that couldn’t count as nightmare fuel then I’m clueless what will.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

Omg this comment is amazing and also fucking evil😂❤

[@luckyeight4148]

What counts as a reverse chestburster? (I just started watch this but I'm gonna finish it later)

[@lucas_figurasdepapel1475]

The dragon that is a reverse chestbuster, amazing

[@gambitaku6179]

This might be the most terrifying dragon of the bunch 💀

[@starsilverinfinity]

Oh naw these guys are a whole level of fear of fantasy swamps Imagine leaving your mount for a wiz, come back and it’s “dancing around” and you can’t do anything but watch

[@Agamotto57]

I am simple man. I see Sawyer Lee video, I click. Awesome video!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks dude!

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

Alright, this is why dragons can't exist in real life. Just imagine how dangerous it would be to try and remove these things.

[@Lord_Lasagña]

This dragon was inspired by the iconic Xenomorph Chestburster, isn't it? 😅

[@cordak_Blaster]

This is the most terrifying video you have ever posted!

[@epicazeroth]

Wow! Manmade horrors unfortunately perfectly within my comprehension!

[@juanisol8275]

HOLLY BLOODY!!! You make like the D&D Dark Dragon looking like a Funky Alligator in comparison with your GutButcher! Great Mythical references from other Swamp Draconics attributing their poisonous qualities to a more Scientifically Speculative approach! Simply Grimdark Groovy! And P.S. Congratulations on the record and growth of the channel! Yay!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks man! Gutbutcher was super fun to do, and I’m in awe about the channel!

[@cooldudemanix1300]

how do u come up with all of these unique dragons?

[@sawyerleeart]

Sheer passion for them

[@danieladamczyk4024]

Nature. Nature is scary.

[@CreatureCreator765]

Amazing as usual, though it’s got me wondering if there are any smaller dragons?

[@sawyerleeart]

There are but I’ll cover them in the future

[@maximosaurus042nd]

Oof… The Gutbutcher is a creature of nightmares.

[@mrs9498]

These are some gnarly bastards! Loved the video and the art showed throughout it, cant wait for the next one! 💙

[@williammpetersjr1562]

Well there goes my favorite on dragons now I can’t even look at them the same anymore 😭

[@whisperywind314]

I don't want to imagine what would happen with your backdoor if something like this crawled out of your toilet.

[@Skeletonarchmage]

I did not expect the gut butcher next easily one of the best dragons

[@KylerBrazda-we9kb]

Bro I was just rewatching your Kinsbane video and YOU HIT ME WITH THIS!!!! I knew this slithery guy would make an appearance but not this soon!!

[@sawyerleeart]

The thematic clash between the noble but intimidating Kinsbane and this writhing, nasty wretch was too good!

[@Neoth40k]

Ok, now you've outdone yourself. Congratulations!

[@miketheodd2972]

Your world building is immaculate

[@GurenPlasma]

Ah sweet, Draconic horrors beyond my comprehension.

[@TheRealArrendondo]

Its face is human like so creepy and cool.edit: I said this before I got to the part where you say it 😆

[@kingrex1606]

I love when there are small dragons that dispite their small size are as dangerous as the bigger ones, and this, at least for me, is one of the best you mede (and the creepiest😱)

[@sawyerleeart]

I agree! And thanks!

[@kingrex1606]

@@sawyerleeart you're welcome!

[@Chaos-Devil51]

gruesome and Brilliant amazing work

[@arthurrus2329]

Do you intend of making some herbivorous dragon like how green iguana or land turtles evolved to eat green matters ?

[@sawyerleeart]

Yeah I’ve got a few to cover

[@tylermcneeley3136]

He covered the Red Racer

[@michaelwave863]

Metal af

[@tristancausa3766]

Oh yeah sawyer vid on the gutbutcher. 😍😍 I’ve been blessed. Love the biology of these guys. Super interesting concept

[@feildpres]

great video dude goddamn horrific dragon

[@Bagelgeuse]

So it's basically a flying, acid-spitting Cetopsis candiru that bores into live prey, and then roosts in the host as the heat leaves their body. Isn't nature beautiful?

[@corbon5288]

How about hooked gloves designed to grab hold of an attacking gutbutcher?

[@breadybeans5427]

I’d never know I’d be so amazed and uncomfortable with a dragon

[@BetterCallThall]

Gvtbvtcher is such a good band name

[@Stickmanyisus]

Amazing. Project and brutal concept

[@rileyanderson-uk3ql]

Here's an idea for you, have some species have a legendary individual, like Rum with the frost giants. A concept theme where a individual of a species that are elderly, crippled, genetic impairment, or mutation is forced to find a unique way to live.

[@LanderJeffryes-cb8iu]

like deviants from monster hunter?

[@rileyanderson-uk3ql]

@@LanderJeffryes-cb8iu yes but a more realistic story telling approach.

[@LanderJeffryes-cb8iu]

@@rileyanderson-uk3ql you get it though right?

[@rileyanderson-uk3ql]

@@LanderJeffryes-cb8iu yes

[@Dragnoone]

​@@LanderJeffryes-cb8iu oh cool another monster hunter fan

[@fenrir9358]

Well congrats now there is a Region in your World that even i would visit just once or twiche O_o" And of course congrats to 19k subschribed ! Well deserved

[@sarico7827]

A smaller dragon that is worse then most of the bigger ones, yep just keep a eye on everything. The swamp with those things,I'd rather go to the scarlet lasher forest.

[@georgekostaras]

As a horror movie fan this sings to me

[@dinolover-x4h]

And her i thought the scarlet lasher was the most disturbing dragon in the dragon slayer codex

[@nathanpierce6819]

SAWYER CERTIFIED SWAMP ENJOYER?! HELL YEAH

[@the_funky_wandrr]

THIS IS AWESOME!!! this custom dragon project is so interesting, and the videos are incredible with the art, detail, and sfx!!💛such a gem :]!!

[@sawyerleeart]

Ah thank you sm!

[@bongkonglus2093]

"We are at 19k subscribers! That's crazy, IF we hit 20k I'll talk about the book." 2 days later we are at 20k lmao

[@sawyerleeart]

Woo!

[@raptorsedge6866]

Chat, I think this is peak.

[@sikmunkee]

GROSS NEW DRAGON LET’S GOOOO

[@potato-lover133]

Tapeword dragon!! :D

[@DragonKing-te9wy]

I've wanted to see a swamp in person before. In your world however, I am avoiding the swamps as Death itself. I'd rather face a Hullbreaker, Kinsbane, Hellbasker, anything, just _not_ that!

[@apenasumbotp7788]

Have you ever thought about parasitic dragons or dragons parasites?

[@sawyerleeart]

I have- and have some stuff written for them

[@apenasumbotp7788]

@@sawyerleeart looking forward for them, if you need some ideas I'd recommend looking at parasitic crustaceans, specially rhizocephala. It's some really creepy stuff

[@duartetavares329]

HOLY SHIT BROTHER, not only is your imagination to create dragons amazing, your an AMAZING world builder as well! My god, fucking amazing. I just finished watching the Scarlet lasher and wailing bishop video as well... i see why your remaking em. The audio is quite poor. I must ask again though (bcs im an idiot) somr questions.. So, can scarlet lashers fly (im pretty sure they can). Can they breathe fire? And how fast can their tails whip? Cause like, it must be insanely fast for it to cut through meat. And the wailing bishop... ik it can fly, but, i dont think it can dly to high up into the sly right? Seems too big for it? Which he also wouldnt need since he tende to stay close to the ground... And about this terrifying bois... can they also fly? Or do they just use their wings to swim and leaps (if they fly id rather be dead than facing one) Great vid again man, keep it up. And sorry im too stupid to hear all details

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks so much! Lashers can fly yes, and have fire abilities, although weak. Bishops tend not to fly very high, at most just enough to reach their roosts. These little guys can also fly in a rapid-flapping, clumsy sort of way

[@duartetavares329]

@@sawyerleeart aight...lashers are downright terrifying...

[@noneofyourbeeswax7379]

Thanks Bogboy I hate it

[@leonardoguerra9913]

It’s the first dragon i want to kill, thank you, they are terrifying. They reminf me a bit of the creatures of skull island

[@MDalton-x7o]

Yoooo, first comment!!!! I love this dude so much, all of his videos are amazing, I'm writing this as I litsen to him describe the swamp. Dude thus guy is amazing and I've watched his video and his world is amazing!!! I can't believe I pulled up youtube and saw his video TEN SECONDS OLD!!!!! Edit: EVERY ONE better subscribe, the end of the description is amazing and knowing that just a thousand away, we get book details, oh my God, my birthday is tomorrow and I guess sawyer just knew and gave me a present😂

[@sawyerleeart]

Haha thanks so much!

[@mrgrinch_the_eater]

could you do fumehorn next

[@ghosthnd2890]

the little bastards are pretty spooky

[@jaxonmoreau2946]

So it’s a parasite dragon

[@ibccreamsoda3811]

this is dope

[@hyrumhanson3390]

Drain the swamp!