Loxodon

The humanoid elephants called loxodons are often oases of calm in the busy streets of Lethennor. 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 whoever calls them friend.
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.
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.
Loxodon originate from common day Lethennor and once had their own civilization called Yiron. The ancient Atkorian's destroyed this civilization, and tried to snuff out the Loxodon belief in their god Sulanar. However, generations later the Loxodon are now resurgent with the Church of Sulanar being the primary religion of Lethennor and their own city: Yirontir.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Loxodon are mostly found in Efaanu. Mostly concentrated in Lethennor and more specifically Yirontir.
If found outside Efaanu, they are most likely travelers.

Lifespan

Loxodon's are long lived, averaging 450 years.

Average Height

6' 0" - 7' 0"