Enkisatu Species in Eridu | World Anvil
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Enkisatu (En-key-sa-too)

Enkisatu are large pangolin-like creatures that are predominantly used for farm work and large-scale product transportation. Enki have scales on the outer parts of the body and upper head and on the inner parts of the body, they have fur.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Enkisatu has a large body and four legs that are covered in hard scales. Their faces are canine-like and have flat teeth with pointed ears. They also have clawed feet and long tails which if needed can be used for defense.

Genetics and Reproduction

Enki has a gestation cycle of 5 months

Growth Rate & Stages

Enki reach adult hood in two years. the first year is predominantly spent on it mothers tail and at her feet growing to about half there full size. During the second year Enki start learning basic survival skills and reach there full size and become fully independent.

Ecology and Habitats

the optimal environment for Enki is grasslands and savanna environments.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Enki are grazers and will eat grass, scrubs and weed through out the year. farmer usually feed them a mixture of hay, cornmeal and vegetables to make sure they have proper nurturance.

Biological Cycle

during the winter Enki's fur grows out on the inner body. In addition to this fur grows in between there scales to help maintain body warmth.

Additional Information

Domestication

domestication of Enki was a long process of gathering trust through giving them food and moving the food closer to humans so they can develop a trust bond. through generations of breeding Enki are now fully domesticated and can be used for a variety of work tasks

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Enkis have a number of uses many of which include agricultural and logistical needs.
  • Used for tilling land
  • Moving large carts of food products
  • Can be ridden with a specialized saddle (uncommon as they are slow creatures)
  • Used to pull wagons and shipment crates of exported or imported goods
  • fur is trimmed every year for textile uses
After death Enki body's as used to their full existent
  • Scales are harvested for armor plating and shield faces
  • Furs are harvested for textile use
  • The body is sold to butchers for a verity of meats
  • Finally the bones are sold to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Facial characteristics

the face of Enki's is similar to a dog however they have flat grinding teeth.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Mostly found with in lower Rebu where the land is more fertile but distribution spreads to grasslands of Lam, Anpur, and Ukinnu.

Average Intelligence

Enki have average intelligence and can understand simple commands
Scientific Name
Pholidota enkisatu
Lifespan
30 Years
Average Height
Enkisatu's shoulders measure about 5 feet of the ground with there head able to reach about another foot above shoulder Hight.
Average Weight
1200 LBS
Average Length
They average in length from 10 to 12 foot head to tail.
Average Physique
Enki are muscular creatures and have a extremely powerful tail
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
color of Enki are a range of natural tone: Greys, browns and whites to the occasional more exotics colors like reds, oranges and black. Enki are normally three colors consisting of base coat, patterning and belly fur.

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