Loxodon

The Loxodon are an elephant-like race, known for their spiritualism. they mainly live on the southern Upari islands and a big part of the eastsouthern Uparis continent. The humanoid elephants called loxodons are often oases of calm. They hum or chant in sonorous tones and move slowly or sit in perfect stillness. If provoked to action, loxodons are true terrors—bellowing with rage, trumpeting and flapping their ears. Their serene wisdom, fierce loyalty, and unwavering conviction are tremendous assets to their communities.
These elephant-folk arrived on Upari before the Giff and shortly after the Leonin. even tho the races had different societal standarts there rarely was any greater known conflict. when the Giff colonised the continent the Loxodon quickly accepted the new regime,. still they barely recognise the Giff as their true leaders, a rule only their kings are supposed to fulfill.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

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.

Civilization and Culture

Average Technological Level

Loxodons are tireless, patient artisans with an unrivaled intuition about their craft. Although they make nurturing spiritual leaders, their gift for stonework is so ingrained that they are often at a loss when they try to impart that knowledge to others. Among the Selesnya, it primarily falls to loxodons to build the guild’s magnificent, cathedral-like arboretum structures.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Loxodons believe in the value of community and life. Loxodons believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have joined a guild or bonded with other individuals in any capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty and commitment from the other members of their communities and can be severe in their disappointment when their trust is betrayed.

Scientific Name

Elder race