Storm Jackals
"What's worse than being bitten by a wild animal? Being bitten and electrocuted by a magical wild animal." ~ Endymion Kórin, author of "The Beasts of Eregost".Storm Jackals are canines imbued with divine lightning from the King of the Gods himself, Zeus. Where Apollo has the Apollonian Foxes to act as his eyes, Zeus has his Storm Jackals. Storm Jackals act as yet another obstacle to the many pilgrims that wish to climb Mount Olympus for themselves.
Basic Information
Anatomy
A Storm Jackal's coat varies from a pale creamy yellow in summer to a dark tawny beige in winter. Compared to wolves, Storm Jackals have shorter legs and tails, a more elongated torso and a muzzle that is more narrow and pointed. Their canine teeth are long and strong but thinner than that of a wolf.
Biological Traits
Storm Jackals were imbued with divine energy by Zeus, so that they could deter mortals from trying to climb to the peaks of Olympus. Lightning arcs out of the bodies of Storm Jackals, allowing them to electricute their prey and as well as those who would try to harm them. When a Storm Jackal bites someone, electricity flows through their teeth and into their victim. Storm Jackals are completely unharmed by any lightning magic.
Growth Rate & Stages
Storm Jackals develop incredibly slowly for a jackal, only reaching maturity at twelve years old, and they are capable of living for up to two hundred years thanks to their divine nature. Storm Jackals are considered dangerous from three years old, all the way to two hundred.
Ecology and Habitats
Most Storm Jackals stay high up on Mount Olympus, as they are well adjusted to the freezing temperatures that the peaks of this mountain range has to offer. Their coats have adapted perfectly to survive in the harsh conditions of Mount Olympus. Despite their tolerance for the cold, Storm Jackals tend to live in caves in order to shield them from the harsh weather of Mount Olympus whilst they are resting.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Storm Jackals are carnivores, they feed on the meat of mountain goats, deer and the occasional pilgrim that bothers them. When they are finished eating, they drag their food back to their den so that the rest can be eaten later.
Behaviour
Storm Jackals often travel in pairs, staying by the side of their mate at all times. The only time when there are more than two Storm Jackals travelling together is when the couple have pups.
Storm Jackal stalk their prey before attacking, showing that they are patient, intelligent hunters, capable of planning out their attack.
Storm Jackals have no natural predators, though they are cautious of mortals who appear to possess great power, prefering to keep their distance unless incredibly hungery or provoked.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Storm Jackals live in pairs, with their mate. They are monogamous and mate for life. Storm Jackals are incredibly protective of both their mates, and any pups they have. When not hunting, eating or sleeping, Storm Jackal can often be found grooming their partner and pups. Storm Jackals are incredibly affectionate with their family, and tend to sleep in large piles.
Average Intelligence
Storm Jackals are rather intelligent creatures, capable of understanding some words in both common and celestial, though they are unable to speak themselves.
Storm Jackals prefer to sneak up on their prey, and they wait for the perfect opportunity to strike, showing that they are capable of strategy.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Storm Jackals have an excellent sense of hearing, capable of hearing breathing from over a kilometer, making it practically impossible to sneak up on them. Zeus himself can choose to perceive the world through their senses at will.
Storm Jackals have an incredible powerful sense of smell, capable of tracking someone from Mount Olympus all the way to Zestós just by smelling one drop of their blood beforehand.
Lifespan
200 years
Average Height
45 -50cm
Average Weight
10 - 15 kg
Average Length
1 meter - 1.2 meters
Geographic Distribution
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