Axex
Realm: Kemet
Typical Height Ranges: 4' to 6' at shoulder
Typical Weight Ranges: 600 to 1500
Center of population: Former Eritrea and Matruh region
Estimated population: 100,000 native / 320,000 former human
Physiology
Axex are effectively wingless gryphons, adapted to desert life. They range in size and colouration considerably, but average about 1000 pounds and are most often "mixed browns". Their large body is feline in general build and disposition, their structure most closely echoing that of a lion or panther.
The axex head features a large sharp beak, set in an overall shape that is a blend of feline and aquiline features. A pair of large, mobile, and pointed ears is always prominent, and sometimes a crest-like mane, or mane-like crest runs down the head and neck.
After a six month gestation, Axex give live birth to between one and three offspring, the usual litter being two. Said offspring are initially fed crop milk produced by parents. While young are relatively well-developed, there is a long juvenile phase in order to reach the size required, adulthood is at approximately 15 years old.
Culture
Roleplay Notes
Instinctive traits: Slight tendency towards vanity/grooming, slightly nocturnal, may not like water, cool analysis and action under pressure/prone not to panic, effectively no fear of heights, great balance, inclination to active hunting and eating fresh kills.
They have a habit for cool analysis and action under pressure, they don't panic easily. They do have a habit of being a little bit on the nocturnal side.
Average food requirement is 3 to 6 times that of a human depending on activity levels and metabolism due to such. Able to sustain very long walks, though for speed is more of a sprinter than a jogger. Capable of around 40MPH for short bursts.
Lifespan is more or less that of an average human.
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