Jurgorans were large, amphibious animals native to Dromund Kaas

Dromund Kaas Planet

, where they were challenged only by the gundark

Gundark Creature Non-sentient

for a position at the top of the food chain. They were known for their sharp claws and tough hides, and they had been transplanted to several worlds across the galaxy.
A jurgoran somehow made its way to the planet Tython

Tython Planet

in the Deep Core, the ancient home of the Jedi. It is unknown how the animal arrived on the planet, or if any more existed there. The jurgoran in question lived near the ruins the Forge, during the Flesh Raider uprising

Flesh Raider Uprising Event Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)

. It slumbered in a cave in the ravine near the Forge until it was accidentally awoken by a Jedi Padawan

Hero of Tython Character Major Characters

who had just defeated

Weapon of the Jedi Event Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)

fallen Jedi Bengel Morr

Bengel Morr (Nautolan) Character Supporting Characters

. The jurgoran, known as the Forge Guardian, attacked the Padawan and was killed, having been disturbed by the Padawan's crafting of a new lightsaber

Hero of Tython's Lightsaber (L1 Lightsaber) Weapon Unique weapons

.