https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/ Bestiary https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361511 191361511 Large four legged beast of burden, directly related to old world elephants. These all have long curled tusks for defense, long wooly hair falling nearly to their feet also for protection from sun and predators, though they have few predators. Come in a variety of colors ranging from light tan to black. Height varies from 13 ft to 18 ft at the shoulder. Weighing in at 14,000 lbs to 23,000 lbs. Primarily raised and jealously guarded and used by the Ikara of Eurontias for heavy lifting and building in lieu of machinery. These creatures are omnivores. Slang for Chylophants is Chylos. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361616 191361616 Also known as the 'Howler' this creature is more horrifying than stories can illustrate. Its is only found in the most remote locations, in pockets, in the furthermost reaches from sunlight's touch, usually in damp locations. Standing several feet high weighing over 1000lbs this creature eats anything made or that may have been made of flesh. despite its weight it runs unexpectidly fast able to catch prey on chase inthe stead of simply laying in wait. Assimilating its prey, living or dead, into itself, each creature is different and cannot be killed the same way or in the same location for this reason. its origins, habits, and methods of reproduction are unknown, some more colorful stories tell of a sickness that floats in the air or in the water deep within the depths that infect man, this may ring some truth as these creatures often sport assimilated creatures not seen in the underworld of the forgotten ruins. These creatures are rarely spoken of, they ring only a hint of fact and lace the field with myth. it is rumored though that due to its unrivaled adaptability and assimilation of all organic things, the Corpseckor is the best source for plentiful and most pure Ether. Fortune seekers set out with entire groups with only a few to return, insane, and talking of the howling sound wrought by this creature utilizing the vocal-chords of its victims. luring the mindless to aid a friend or stranger who was lost and hurt. the sound of a dozen wailing men echoing in the darkness in painful sadness https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191362149 191362149 Jonjons are a part of the insect life of the Saname desert. Resembling in appearance a scarab beetle. Their shells are highly iridescent and prized for use in jewelery as they come in a variety of colors including blues, greens, reds and purple. They are hand size and very prolific. The cities do their best to eradicate them because if one is crushed they give off a horrendous smell that permeates every crevice and is very difficult to erase. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361618 191361618 Kimari are the rabbits of the Saname desert ranging in size from 20 to 25lbs. Their average length is 12 inches including the head. They stand 7 inches at the shoulder with their head putting them at 9-10 inches tall. Their ears are long ranging from 6-7 inches. Colors are almost always a dun brown with a white or cream color underbelly. Sharp antler horns adorn its head and are used for defense. They also use wickedly sharp 1 1/2 inch fangs. Kimari are excellent desert dwellers able to survive on little water. They are capable of extracting water from the local plant life such as the cactus. Kimari are hunted by everything since they are an excellent source of protein and their meat is tender and succulent. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361617 191361617 Skawks are the birds that patrol the world of Utaia. They will and do eat anything they can take down. The only living thing on Utaia they will not eat are the Demkii, though if threatened will attempt to kill them as well. Skawks are on average 4.5 ft in height and over 8 ft long and 2 ft wide.They have feather crested heads and feathery fan shaped tails, with leathery bodies and wide thin leathery wings, and an average wing span of 14-15 ft. The have long curved beaks and even longer curved talons, both used for gripping and ripping. Their eyes have three lids to help protect their incredible eyesight. Skawks nest in the treacherous Niverid mountains and are masters of their environment being able to use a chameleon changing effect. When in flight they take on light grey to blue colors but when they land the colors change to tans and dusty yellows. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191363231 191363231 Ta'ba are the large worms that inhabit all of the Saname desert. They are large creatures that dwell underground. An average Ta'ba is 20ft in length and 8ft across at the mouth. Their mouths have hooked teeth that curve inward to help snag their prey. The prey is lured to them by pools of water the Ta'ba presents to the unwary. Using a special sack of stored water they bury underground leaving just their mouth open at the surface and let the water from this sack fill their mouth giving the appearance of a desert pool of water. Animals come to drink and snap the Ta'ba closes it's mouth locking the victim in it's cruel teeth then drags it underground to begin to digest it. Most Ta'bas are light tan in color in order to blend in well with their sandy environment. They have retracting eyes like snails, which can protrude from beneath the sand when they are seeking prey to set their trap. The water sacks can be harvested for pure drinking water though it does have an odd lingering taste.Their source of water is the animals they trap. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361576 191361576 Troxen are believed to be mutated oxen that have the same abilities as camels when it comes to the metabolism of fat to water usage. They look like huge Musk Ox but are not of that family. Troxen are large averaging at 1100 lbs per beast and have thick heavy coats which help in the conservation of water. They have large heavy horns and feet like camels to help in shifting sand. Their noses have flaps to keep sand out and moisture inside. Long hairy ears. Their eyes are large and have very long thick lashes which help to keep sand and grit out. The Troxen can eat anything and do. They mostly survive on the scrub plants of the desert but eat insects, rodents, birds etc. Because they are omnivorous they have fangs in the front and flat teeth in the back. Their front teeth are sharp and pointed and something to be wary of. Troxen are almost all a dull dark brown, with rare blacks and once in a very rare year a white one. The Nomadii almost revere their troxen and as such will never willing part with any of their stock believing that outsiders should not own them. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361625 191361625 The Nomadii are also partnered with a canine animal known as Hounds. The hound is a mutation of a dog, it is believed. They are average weight of 180-200 lbs and do not have fur but instead are scaled much like lizards. The scales near the head and shoulders are thicker thus making good defense. When angered the scales can raise and have razor sharp edges and the hounds use them effectively in battle. Their eyes have a nictitating membrane that protects the eyes from the harsh winds and glare of the desert sun and at times will glow. Ears are upright allowing them to hear the faintest sounds. Their tails are spiked and they have fangs resembling the ancient dire cat. Their feet are more lizard like in appearance as well, allowing them the ability to scale almost vertical surfaces and to grip. They range in color from a light tan to a deep black, some have even reported seeing some rust colored ones. Some say that the Nomadii have a psychic link to the hounds but no one has been able to verify this as of yet as the Nomadii jealously guard the ownership or partnership of these animals and it is very unlikely you will ever see one with anyone but a Nomadii. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361575 191361575 https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361619 191361619 https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191361574 191361574 Beemites are really large mutated termites that have some aspects of a wasp. The creatures are only seen underground as daylight is anathema to them, their skin can not tolerate the sunlight. They are a pale white with darker bands of cream stripes. An average beemite is 7ft long and 3.5 ft tall, with the Queen being five times as big. They have stingers much like a wasp that contain a paralytic and deadly poison as well as strong pincers. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191364800 191364800 https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=191364801 191364801 most commonly referred to as 'Corpse Flys'. these insects have evolved from once was known as a cock-roach. Their predecessors were rumored to be able to survive anything, is fly thankfully isnt so lucky and is quite squish-able. generally a hive class insect, they have six legs but keep two up along the body with the hard shell that protects its wings from the harsh world it lives in. the two withdrawn legs are used only to anchor to a mate, these creatures are both genders of the race, each able to produce young provided they have a mate to mate with. generally non-aggressive, they seek out the dead and consume its flesh to utilize the blood to absorb water and the tissue to strengthen its shell and grow. they mature in three days, their life span easily three months or more. mature flys measure three inches long their teeth able to saw bites from bone if given time. crushing these flys is not recommended due to the flys attraction to blood, crushing one releases the flys stored blood as well as a scent only other flys can detect, it is theorized that when facing near-extinction event, this pheromone they release on death signals to other flys to seek out living prey, there have been only a handful of reports of swarms seeking out the living, every report dead with the death of the victim. luckily these flys generally keep the the wilds and avoid cities due to the general cleanliness of cities and how cities dispose of their dead. their color alternates based on time of year and mating potential. it has been rumored that they can be trained to seek out specific victims but this is widely considered a myth with zero basis or proof. https://utaiaforums.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=192955106 192955106