Loxodon

Loxodons tower above most other humanoids, standing over 7 feet tall. They have the heads- trunks, tusks, ears, and faces-of elephants, and hulking bipedal bodies covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants. Like that of an elephant, a loxodon's trunk is a useful appendage. In addition to providing a keen sense of smell, the trunk can be used to lift and carry even heavy objects. The trunk can be used to carry both food and liquid to the mouth and can even act as a snorkel.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The loxodon are governed by a matriarchal leader, chosen at birth through ritual. Other females stay together, remaining in well hidden cities, far mountain ruins, or jungle villages. Regardless of location, the cities are almost always filled with females of the species, as men are ran out as soon as they come of age. Men tend to fall into war bands alongside orcs and minotaurs, as their size and strength are a priceless commodity on the battlefield. It is a rare sight to see a male within the cities, but that is a sure sign of trouble in the area.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Known to inhabit Ravnica, Mirrodin, Tarkir, and to a lesser extent the astral seas.

Civilization and Culture

History

The history of the race is as much a mystery to mortals as the origin of the universe. It is rare to hear a loxodon creation story, but all agree that the gods were directly involved, and that they were one of the first races, preceded only by giants and dragons. Their forces were never directly used in the wars between their larger counterparts, but nonetheless played a role in keeping the destruction in check. Many loxodon revere their ancestors, claiming that all were important in the formation of the world as we know it.

Average Height

7 ft

Average Physique

A loxodon looks like a perfect blend of elephant and man, with the thick, leathery skin of an elephant and the bipedal stance of the more civilized races. Their Elephant-like heads are by far their most distinct feature, containing the same level of wisdom as their distant kin. Male loxodon tend to have a slimmer, yet more muscular, build than their female counterparts, as well as longer tusks. Regardless of gender, the beings stand head and shoulders above even the tallest of humans. Some are covered in a coarse, brown hair, others have only faint tufts of black, while others still are completely bald, lacking any trace of covering.