Tnig Boars
Amederic: Tnig-tiþin
Tnig boars are the largest suids in Dragonía, native to the boreal Kanix Forest along the coast of Ahix Sea. Unlike their cousins, the Marsh Boars of Ela'k- and Jarrak Forest to the southwest, tnig boars are common in all parts of their native woodlands, whether in the colder western half or the warmer but far more humid Þaln'út region to the east, the more rugged central parts or along the coast, though the presence of Förns and Knárs limit their presence on the plains south of Kanix Forest.
Tnig boars are the largest suids in Dragonía, native to the boreal Kanix Forest along the coast of Ahix Sea. Unlike their cousins, the Marsh Boars of Ela'k- and Jarrak Forest to the southwest, tnig boars are common in all parts of their native woodlands, whether in the colder western half or the warmer but far more humid Þaln'út region to the east, the more rugged central parts or along the coast, though the presence of Förns and Knárs limit their presence on the plains south of Kanix Forest.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The boars in the western Kanix Forest are generally larger and of stockier built than those to the east, and sport larger tusks.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Like other suids, tnig boars not exactly picky eater, and are just as likely to eat small animals or drive Jaþraaz Wolves from carrion as they are to feed on various roots, grasses, berries and fungi depending on the seasons. Those found in the western and central parts of the forest are generally more active at night to avoid competing with the hulking Antanas, while the eastern varieties can be seen foraging at any given time.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The Ameders who inhabit the region have long hunted the boars for their meat and skins, and while they've not been able to domesticate tnig boars, the animals are tame enough to produce hybrids with domesticated pigs brought from Ela'k Forest, which are somewhat larger and far hardier than those raised by the Útels, although the meat is less tasty.
The tusks are sometimes used to adorn helmets, similarly to the use of hyrning horns and tusks among the Mörkels to the southeast. In some Ameder city-states, boar-skin is preferred for making quivers, bow cases and sheaths, as it's believed to imbue the weapons with supernatural properties.
The tusks are sometimes used to adorn helmets, similarly to the use of hyrning horns and tusks among the Mörkels to the southeast. In some Ameder city-states, boar-skin is preferred for making quivers, bow cases and sheaths, as it's believed to imbue the weapons with supernatural properties.
1Original icelandic: tnigsvín.
by Lappalingur
Origin/Ancestry
Northern Dragonía
Conservation Status
Least concern
Average Weight
100-250 kg
Average Length
1.9m
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Most of their body is protected from cold and rain by short, thick fur, and hogs have a notable mane along the back, both of which range from dark to reddish brown
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