Qafz Jerboa
Racial Magic[
First Ability
Fliris' Agility
Able to move with increased agility and speed, fueled by their magic. The more drastic their movements, the more energy is used up.
Fliris' Charge
Can store up kinetic energy inside their bodies. They can convert this to magic energy, strengthen their body or re-release it like an aura. When released as an aura, they can generate short bursts of flight, decreased gravity, increased speed, velocity or agility or decreases in size. However, unlike other forms Charge casters cannot generate their aspect, relying on a source. In this case, every time they move a tiny bit of energy is built up, usually released for short bursts of extreme speed or agility in order to escape a predator.
Second Ability
Rithaldis' Shield
Immune to damage or ill effects from both radiant magic and naturally occurring radiant energy. This includes solar plasma and ionizing radiation.
Rithaldis' Step
Can enter and exit Rithaldis' Plane via solar portals and travel the plane freely, without injury or impediment. Can bring others while maintaining contact. This leaves them immune to radiant energy and allows them to step on this aspect as though they have Rithaldis' Movement. Any instance of radiant energy large enough to fit through can act as a portal.
Fast and nimble is an understatement for this teeny creature, even before they were blessed by Fliris! Fully nocturnal and well adapted to their environment, the Qafz Jerboa leaps and dashes across the dunes in search of dinner. And they need to be, many of its neighbors eager to make them dinner. Despite being a staple desert meal, these little rodents are well equipped for a quick escape.
While those with Rithaldis' Shield are quite at home in the Shamsi Desert, unperturbed by the radiant defenses of local plantlife, those lucky enough to inherit Rithaldis' Step have this benefit and a peculiar means of escape. There are miniature stars interspersed throughout the deeper reaches of the Shamsi Desert set between the dunes or even deep below the sand. Those with Step manifestations are able to leap or jump into these little suns, using them as portals into Rithaldis' Plane in a pinch. Its quite the sight, seeing such a teensy creature leap dramatically into orbs of radiant plasma just in the nick of time.
Those with Fliris' Agility are capable of increased speed and agility, fueled by their own magic energy. The more extreme the effect the quicker they run out, limited only by their meager well of energy. However, those with Fliris' Charge are capable of far more dramatic feats. They can store up unlimited amounts of kinetic energy inside their little bodies, the faster they move the more energy they generate. This can be released like an aura in a pinch, capable of short bursts of extreme speed, flight, velocity or agility. However, unlike those with Agility, they cannot generate this using their own energy, only by storing it up bit by bit. Luckily for them, they are almost always on the move as they leap across the desert.
While those with Rithaldis' Shield are quite at home in the Shamsi Desert, unperturbed by the radiant defenses of local plantlife, those lucky enough to inherit Rithaldis' Step have this benefit and a peculiar means of escape. There are miniature stars interspersed throughout the deeper reaches of the Shamsi Desert set between the dunes or even deep below the sand. Those with Step manifestations are able to leap or jump into these little suns, using them as portals into Rithaldis' Plane in a pinch. Its quite the sight, seeing such a teensy creature leap dramatically into orbs of radiant plasma just in the nick of time.
Those with Fliris' Agility are capable of increased speed and agility, fueled by their own magic energy. The more extreme the effect the quicker they run out, limited only by their meager well of energy. However, those with Fliris' Charge are capable of far more dramatic feats. They can store up unlimited amounts of kinetic energy inside their little bodies, the faster they move the more energy they generate. This can be released like an aura in a pinch, capable of short bursts of extreme speed, flight, velocity or agility. However, unlike those with Agility, they cannot generate this using their own energy, only by storing it up bit by bit. Luckily for them, they are almost always on the move as they leap across the desert.
Anatomy
Small but possesses dramatic features. Its hind legs are four times longer than its forelimbs, resembling a kangaroo. It's long tail is naked except for a tuft of white and black fur at the end, useful for balance. They also have furry pads on their feet, allowing them greater mobility in their sandy habitats—few can match their acrobatics in the desert!
Original Ancestor
Lifespan
Weight
Length
Tail is 8 in (20 cm)
Coloration
Adaptions
With large eyes and ears, they have excellent night vision and hearing—essential for detecting predators. They also have long whiskers, useful when maneuvering between or under brush when on the run. Well adapted to their environment, these Jerboa can run up to 15 mph (24 km/h) and make leaps between 9-16 ft (3-5 m) high without even utilizing magic! They can also withstand temperatures ranging from below freezing to up to 130 F (54 C) and can go completely without water, surviving by the water in their food.
These were already an extremely maneuverable and mobile species, capable of traveling up to ten kilometers a day despite their size, but their magic has turned them into one of the most nimble species of Emynea! They move primarily by jumping, hopping and leaping which is a way of moving called saltation. Between their long legs and tail, they can move unpredictably in a chase.
These were already an extremely maneuverable and mobile species, capable of traveling up to ten kilometers a day despite their size, but their magic has turned them into one of the most nimble species of Emynea! They move primarily by jumping, hopping and leaping which is a way of moving called saltation. Between their long legs and tail, they can move unpredictably in a chase.
Ecology
These rodents prefer tropical or subtropical arid environments, digging burrows with 7ft tunnels in firm ground. They can live in dry shrublands, sandy dunes, coastal shores, marshes, arable land and pastures. However, they are considered pests which damage crops and grains. They can be found in both the Arabiyyan and Shamsi Deserts, Birit Narim, Balkurtiz, Parsa, Kemet and Kna'an.
Life Cycle
Usually solitary, they are polygamous in regards to mating. This occurs between July and November, pregnancy lasting 40 days and usually producing 2-8 babies. It takes seven weeks for them to be able to walk, dragging themselves forward at first and then crawling. The mother provides care until they mature. While not usually aggressive, males have been known to defend their offspring by ramming into agressors at extreme speeds like a bullet, killing both parties.
Diet and Predation
Qafz Jerboa are technically omnivorous but is primarily an herbivore. They shelter in their burrow during the day and emerge at night, searching for seeds, shoots and roots. They will also consume leaves and small insects like beetles and worms. They are a sought after prey in their environment, putting everything they have into evasion to survive. Their predators include Ayyur Fox, Cheetah, Strix Owl, Jah Eagle-Owl, caracal, Isk Viper, Sand Viper, Wata Jackal, Manid Hyena, ǁKo Wild Dog and Hangkok Lizard.
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