Species
Patago
Status: Mount
Species Availability: Closed, cannot make your own
Introduced / Native: Native
Size: 7-10ft
Location: Vercia Continent
Sporadically found in the Dyul & Yurich region
Habitat: Arid desert region & Oasis habitat
Base: Gold Faced Patago You are only able to use this base if you own a ticket to create one!
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Description:
Hefty massive creatures found primarily within the desert range of Vercia. Patago have a varied appetite and will consume whatever is available to them so it isn’t unusual to see them consuming meat when necessary. Primarily their main diet consists of large insects and larvae, roots, and tubers.
The practice of owning and raising a Patago is specific to the culture of Vercian natives (named Duroga) and is often seen as a right of passage for the younger generations of their people. Durogans are one of the only cultures on Palleth to care for and even ride these large creatures. Because of their strong cultural significance, for an outsider to be allowed to take-in and care for one of their own is seen by the Durogan people as a sign of great reverence and trust for that individual.
Durogan’s use these large beasts as their primary form of transportation and as cargo haulers, but also as a form of livestock wherein they are able to utilize the milk, meat, and hide of said creatures. In owning one you agree to take on the sacred duty of caring for them, as this species is highly revered by their people and every Patago is protected and treated with the utmost care, including those that would be ultimately harvested for their meat. Disrespecting or mistreating a Patago will result in severe consequences for that individual.
Misc Facts:
- Males & Females both grow horns on their head, using them to bash and wrestle for dominance.
- Their Fan-like Tail is made of harden modified scales, some are sturdy and sharp to slice at opponents, while others are light and rattle to scare off predators.
- Their diet consists of large insects, primarily eating a specific species of large termite endemic to Vercia.
- Patago get all of their water from their insect diet and typically do not drink.
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Basic Design Rules
Physical Requirements:
- Plated Back Scales
- Eyebrow Horn Crests
- Large Digging Claws
- Large Tail Ornament
- Light Coloured Belly
Available Colours & Markings ✔️
- Melanism
- Leucism
- Natural Markings such as stripes, spots, gradients, rosettes, points, etc.
Colour Range
Black, White and Warm Colours are permitted.