Sand Tigre

Along the rivers and at many of the oases of the Tyran Desert one can find the beautiful Sand Tigres. These large felines are one of the oldest species known to inhabit the desert along with the Pteropun. The larger cousin of the æther kits are much less aggressive though still territorial. The felines are typically orange in color with black stripes. On rare ocassion, a tiger may be born white rather than orange, but still has black stripes. They are large enough to be ridden without discomfort to either the animal or the rider, standing an average of five feet tall from foot to top of head. Unlike the Jungle Tigres of Zant, Sand Tigres live in small colonies called streaks and are fiercly loyal to one another. While most streaks are related to one another, Sand Tigres commonly adopting lone Tigres into their streak and treating them as if they were family. While it is difficult to bond with Sand Tigres many Agaun'di have succeeded, forming a spiritual bond with the animals. Through the bond, which lasts for life, Agaun'di and Tigre gain an empathic connection allowing them to feel one anothers emotions at all times. These Agaun'di maintain a close relationship with the Tigres and have taken on the task of preserving the lives of the cats, in return many Tigres serve as mounts or battle companions. The Sand Tigres are highly intelligent with keen problem solving skills. Once bonded to an Agaun'di, they share a very close emotional bond, feeling one anothers joy, fear, contentment, and pain. Unlike their Agaun'di friends, Tigres are carnivores and avid hunters. Within tigre streaks, the elder members will often hunt to provide food for the young until they are old enough to hunt safely on their own. For a short time following the Celestial Calamity, the Kriosyn Molo'chorr began hunting the tigers, using their blood in their dark rituals. When this was discovered, the Agaun'di extended their patrols to include known streak homes to ensure the longevity of the species.

Geographic Distribution