Begenish

Beware the monsters of the night.

Basic Information

Anatomy

large and bear like, they walk on their knuckles sharp spikes down the back sometimes hidden by their shaggy fur,

Biological Traits

female Begenish are usually larger and have sharper claws than males, however males have sharper and larger horns and spikes

Genetics and Reproduction

they lay eggs that are watched by the mother and kept warm in the parents nest. the mother then watches and cares for the pups attacking anything that comes close until the pups get large enough to care for their self

Growth Rate & Stages

they are full grown within the year and spend the first 4 months with the mother this is the most dangerous time to run into a Begenish

Ecology and Habitats

caves and woods Begenish sometimes will steal burrows from Radiko

Dietary Needs and Habits

they are primarily carnivores and will hunt anything smaller than them usually Esterok. they will hide leftovers in their homes

Biological Cycle

in winter they'll slow down and enter a hibernation like state they'll fill their burrows with leaves with leaves and twigs to insulate themselves

Additional Information

Social Structure

lonesome hunters that only group up for mating and taking care of young

Domestication

they're broken like a wild horse and their pups hand raised

Uses, Products & Exploitation

they are hunted for their fur and large claws. some Alfar will train them for physical labor like hunting or plowing fields. Other Alfar will use them to protect their homes and towns. their horns, claws, spikes, and tongues are used for healing purposes

Facial characteristics

hard jagged beak, two large cloudy eyes, massive and thin teeth akin to a football fish, crooked sharp horns

Geographic Origin and Distribution

they tend to live all over Xedal in forests and will at times hunt in fields

Average Intelligence

Begenish have around the same intelligence of a bear

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

heat vision and well hearing

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

the wasp fairies will get them sometimes

Lifespan

25-30 years

Average Height

8ft to 9ft tall

Average Weight

2,000-3,000 pounds

Average Physique

bulky, long armed, short legs, long thick muscly tail

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

black long thin fur. some domesticated Begenish have grey to dark blue fur.