Slippies

Basic Information

Anatomy

A Slippie is a horse-like creature, larger but always emaciated. Their coat is patchy, rough, and sometimes covered in scabs. Compared to other horses they are absolutely ugly. In addition, in the place of normal eyes, they have beady, black orbs, like a doll or a bug. The final and largest difference are the growths. Slippies seem to be suffering from a widespread mutation that forces their bodies to grow multiple legs. Most are lucky enough to have their additional 2-6 legs grow in tandem with the rest, allowing them increased speed or constitution, though some, if not most, have at least 1 or 2 vestigial legs that grow out of their torsos, not even able to reach the ground.

Genetics and Reproduction

Their growth and reproductive cycle is identical to normal horses.

Ecology and Habitats

They're typically found in the central and northeastern badlands of Endais. Most are domesticated and unlike normal horses they have a tendency to self domesticate.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Unlike horses, slippies are omnivorous. They usually keep to grasses but can supplement their diets with small rodents or birds that they stomp to death with their hooves.

Biological Cycle

As a slippie gets older, their vestigial legs grow more and more. Once they reach their twilight years, their vestigial legs start to become a significant hindrance, as they often either drag uselessly on the ground or become so tall they cannot support the full weight of the rest of their bodies.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Their primary uses are: -Burden. They aren't as well suited as things like scumbags, but they can still act well as beasts of burden. -Transport. Their primary role is as transportation. They are one of the fastest creatures on Endais, and die to their tendency to self domesticate, it is quite affordable. -Food. Because of their omnivorous nature and unfortunate growths, they make a good source of meat.

Average Intelligence

Below average.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Their ability to see and hear is somewhat worse than a normal horse. It usually is not a hindrance, but in some high stakes situations it can be a detriment.

Lifespan

20-25 years

Conservation Status

Unlike Horses, Slippies are not at risk of extinction. They are in fact one of the most populous animals on the planet, known for their uses in travel and food.

Average Height

4-6 feet tall.

Average Weight

900-3000 lbs.

Average Physique

Good athleticism, but poor constitution.