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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:06:14 GMT -6
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:07:18 GMT -6
Physical Appearance They are known for the males' mighty manes, the spike-like quills on both males and females, and their nimble hand-like paws. Shades of cream to reddish-brown fur (a more yellowish-cream colour for a related race that grows in the forest and jungles of the Natura region). Stand from 6'03'' to 8'05'' for males, and 5'07'' to 7'11'' for females. The tail is thin, but as long as an amotekun’s tail, with a reddish bushy tip on males'. Males also have large manes that can grow down to the back and front of their neck to cover to center of their chest: the hair is very coarse and tough, made as a protection for the softer skin and fur around the head against high sources of heat like a lava pool. Some of the hair darkens and clumps up into two (2) foot (or longer) spike-like quills on the mane that go back near the head. The mane of a male is also used to carry cubs across otherwise impassible lava pits, since the cubs haven't developed the thicker fur meant to protect them from the direct heat of the lava pits. Female pyreons body structure is very similar to male body structure, except normally slimmer and built for speed, being master huntresses, with a long strip of fur that falls to shoulders (sometimes lower back), that shares structural features and coloring similar to a male pyreon's mane, but grows similar to a female hume's hair.
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:16:33 GMT -6
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:25:19 GMT -6
Culture Pregnant pyreon females give birth on the island, which is large enough that the center is cool enough for the newborn cubs to live comfortably. The females then bring food across the lava flows when the cubs are being weaned, and when it's time for the cubs to learn to hunt, the mothers knock out live prey, then release the prey on the island (likely using their own fire powers to keep the prey from getting killed or burned by the lava flows). Like lions, the cubs would be likely to be raised communally in this kind of scenario. The cubs are taught what they need to survive while still being on the island. If they can cross away from the island, then they are considered independent. It also almost guarantees that the cubs, male and female, will survive at least until after they leave the island - that is, if they don't die in the lava flows by getting too close too early.Though it is likely that an adult female would help out any cub younger than fifteen, if she noticed the cub's plight.
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:30:53 GMT -6
Psychology Very proud and territorial, pyreons can easily go from being very relaxed, sociable creatures to aggressive and fierce warriors. Like most felines, they have a minor aquaphobia, but living in Pyren allows them to be tolerant to high heat.
Female pyreons are known for courting males of other races (especially humes) when greatly impressed by said male's strengths, talents, or even bravery. Female pyreons can be as ferocious as any male and are very picky, preferring an adaptable partner over a partner with only strength; however, pure strength is the only trait they would settle on if no other option was available within their own race or location.
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:34:43 GMT -6
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:39:40 GMT -6
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:49:30 GMT -6
Life Cycle As a cub a Pyreon stays with its mother until it's 5 years of age, to allow it to physically develop without issue. At which point they start social interaction with the family group, as they are taught the skills they need for their adulthood. At 8 years of age females' head quills begin to grow (males start growing theirs at 12). At 10 years of age, young pyreons begin growing their manes. At 14 years, a female pyreon's head quills reach maximum thickness. At 16 the male's quills reach maximum thickness, while the female's mane reaches its maximum fullness. A male pyreon's mane reaches its maximum fullness at 22 years. A female pyreon is considered fully developed at 18 years. At 24 years a male pyreon is considered fully developed. After pyreon bodies are fully developed for adulthood, the manes of both slow down to half the speed of growth that occurred during childhood, and their quills stop growing. A pyreon's average lifespan normally ranges between 180 to 200 years, though males are known to live up to 270 years and females to 230 years.
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 21:53:55 GMT -6
Subraces - The Naturen are a cousin to the pyreon that live primarily in Natura.
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Post by AuraGuard on Jun 15, 2016 22:01:04 GMT -6
Trivia - Did you know that the pyreons went through two name changes? Pryoars (named after the Pokémon, Pyroar) --> pryeons --> pyreons.
- Lord Darikai is the creator of this race.
- The pyreon is a cousin to the naturen.
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