Pegasus

Pegasi are winged, sapient equines with an innate connection to the weather, being innately protected from storms and capable of settling on banks of mist and clouds as if it was solid ground. They are social and friendly, getting along with most other species, but are also very independent. Few pegasus herds care about notions like borders and ownership of the land, though if conflict is brewing, they tend to move on rather than fight. 
But if they feel flying away isn't an option, they can be fierce fighters, attacking as a group and pulverizing enemies with blows from their hooves and wings. Their hide is magically tough and offers them a good amount of protection that may take foes by surprise.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Pegasi are equine quadrapeds. They have four legs, ending in hooves, and two massive feathered wings protruding from their shoulders. On one end, they have a head, with a long mane going from between their ears and along their neck. They have small tail, covered in long hair. They magic is inherently linked to the skies and no weather can touch a pegasus or anyone they deign to let ride them. They are surprisingly light creatures, capable of even walking on mist or clouds if they so desire. This also means that powerful blows can have a harder time hurting them, as they just move with the strike, but it also means that any amount of force tends to send them flying.

Genetics and Reproduction

Pegasi reproduce through intercourse. The female carries the foal in the womb for about one and a half year before giving birth.

Growth Rate & Stages

Pegasi are physically active hours after their birth, though their minds longer to develop. After the first year, pegasi can usually talk fluently. The body of the pegasi grows to it's full size at about their fifth to sixth year and at ten years, they are usually considered full adults.

Ecology and Habitats

Pegasi prefer open areas with direct access to the skies above for flight. As such, they are most comfortable in the plains, where they help keep the area open by consuming vegetation.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Pegasi are herbivores and consume a wide variety of plants, vegetables and fruits. Traditionally by foraging, but a lot of pegasi cooperate with local communities, doing work in exchange for access to more regular food.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Pegasi are very social and live together in large herds consisting usually of three to six families. They tend to be friendly towards other species and tends towards being cooperative. They are very independent beings and leadership among them is decided by which pegasi can convince the others that they have the best ideas.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Pegasus feathers makes for incredibly soft pillows and duves. Pegasi molt twice a year and one can usually by a few basketfuls of feathers for a basket full of greens.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Pegasi are a common species and found in many spheres

Average Intelligence

Pegasi are sapient and on par with an average human.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Pegasi have two ears, two eyes and a nose, all well functioning.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Pegasi names tend to have a majestic tone to them.

Scientific Name

Equus Alatus

Lifespan

90 years

Average Height

1.7 meters

Average Weight

380 kilo

Average Length

2.5 meters