Tuprani
Tupranis are metallic animals native to Amaarion. Goddess Maya was distraught after witnessing the Rain of Amaars / Deaf Fall. She felt for the Amaarionese inhabitants and wished to aid the resilient folk. Following Goddess Apor’s footsteps, Maya gathered scattered Hska armour remains, mixed them with the earth and molded into the metallic animals.
Tupranis reach maturity at 10 years.
Their average lifespan is 100-120 years.
Tuprani personalities vary widely depending on the individual. Some are bold, while others - timid. They can be friendly and considerate, or bossy and devious. Tupranis are fiercely protective of people they bonded with.
Tuprani meat cannot be consumed. Instead, it’s melted and forged into different tools and weaponry.
They often use the long and flexible tails as a counterbalance and to swat pesky flies. Wagging its tip is usually a sign of irritation or enhanced focus.
Wuuars are generally not aggressive. Many are food motivated, allowing for easier training and bonding. While omnivorous, some have a particular fondness for dried meat.
Gjaanda’s gestation lasts 22-24 months, making it the longest of any tuprani. They can live up to 150 years.
Gjaandas are used to carry tents and equipment too heavy for other tupranis. Trained gjaandas are usually docile, but can become aggressive when threatened.
Anatomy
Similar to Apor’s creations, the Dharaats, tupranis possess enhanced resilience, strength and longevity. Several metallic species exist, each sharing certain similarities.
Tuprani fur is coarse, while the metallic skin can withstand dust storms and the scorching sun. Their formidable bodies are heavily built and can carry weights for long distances. If a body part gets extensively heated, it melts and later hardens. Irreversibly damaged flesh turns completely solid.
Tuprani bodies harden as solid metal after death.
Tuprani fur is coarse, while the metallic skin can withstand dust storms and the scorching sun. Their formidable bodies are heavily built and can carry weights for long distances. If a body part gets extensively heated, it melts and later hardens. Irreversibly damaged flesh turns completely solid.
Tuprani bodies harden as solid metal after death.
Dietary needs
Tupranis can survive for weeks without water and months without food. They are opportunistic omnivores and rarely picky. However, some demonstrate a preference for carnivorous or herbivorous diets.Reproduction
On average, large tuprani species produce a single offspring after a gestation of 12 to 14 months. Smaller species meanwhile take 10-11 months. The child stays with its mother and depends on her for the first couple of years.Tupranis reach maturity at 10 years.
Their average lifespan is 100-120 years.
Behaviour and Personality
Tupranis enjoy mud baths after long travel. A completely submerged metallic animal is a frequent sight near river and lake beds.Tuprani personalities vary widely depending on the individual. Some are bold, while others - timid. They can be friendly and considerate, or bossy and devious. Tupranis are fiercely protective of people they bonded with.
Uses
Thanks to their stamina and strength, tupranis are widely used as beasts of burden by Amaarionese nomads. Their milk is rich in fat and protein and is used to make a variety of dairy products. Dried milk is often rolled into balls or strips for an easy storage.Tuprani meat cannot be consumed. Instead, it’s melted and forged into different tools and weaponry.
Notable Species
Wuuar
Wuuars are canine-looking tupranis. They possess silver bodies with golden hooves, noses, ears and eyes.They often use the long and flexible tails as a counterbalance and to swat pesky flies. Wagging its tip is usually a sign of irritation or enhanced focus.
Gjaanda
Gjaandas are one of the largest tupranis. Their silver bodies have golden snouts, ears, eyes and stripes. They possess enormous claws instead of hooves, used for digging up roots and water holes or for self-defense.Gjaanda’s gestation lasts 22-24 months, making it the longest of any tuprani. They can live up to 150 years.
Gjaandas are used to carry tents and equipment too heavy for other tupranis. Trained gjaandas are usually docile, but can become aggressive when threatened.
Wow, I love the concept of this species and I like how it came to be. If parts of the body melt and solidify, what effect does that have on the life of the Tupranis? And how does the milk taste?
Solidified flesh acts like a large scar tissue that limits mobility. The extent depends on the location and size. Severe joint damage is usually the most debilitating as it completely locks the limb in one position. Milk is slightly sweeter than a regular cow one.