Dragonscale Jaguar

Dragonscale Jaguars are a subspecies of Jaguar unique to the Kalth. Like their normal brethren, they often hunt in the jungles of their homes. What separates them from their kin is their patters. Dragonscale Jaguars possess patterns similar to the scales of draconids. Some believe it is to ward off more dangerous threats by making them believe that the Jaguar is something it is not. Whatever the case, each of these patterns exude elemental power from these. As early biologist in Evenea have uncovered, there are a total of 12 major variants of pattern color and one variant that has led to a full black variant. These include:
Flamescale variants embody fire.
Dewscale variants embody water.
Cloudscale variants embody air/wind.
Stratascale variants embody earth.
Pebblescale variants embody stone.
Swordscale variants embody metal.
Frostscale variants embody ice.
Streakscale variants embody lightning.
Leafscale variants embody life.
Sunscale variants embody light.
Shadescale variants embody shadow.
Cyclescale variants embody time.
The melanistic variant of the species, the Nightscale, can have an affinity for dark, illusion, undeath, or void, causing most who see these to see them as an omen of death.

Additional Information

Domestication

Some Panthranis have a mutualistic relationship with Dragonscale Jaguars and commonly keep them as hunting companions. In return for the service, they provide shelter and pets to the majestic beasts.

Average Intelligence

For large cats, Dragonscale Jaguars are unusually intelligent, although not as intelligent as hominids.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Each of these pattern variants of the Dragonscale Jaguar are able to emanate magic, causing an area of effect magic to gather around them when threatened. When they attack, their abilities even affect their teeth and fangs, causing powerful effects while they deal damage.

Scientific Name

Panthera onca draconosquamata

Lifespan

15-20

Average Height

2-3 ft

Average Weight

170-250 lbs

Average Length

6-7 ft.

Average Physique

Dragonscale Jaguars are bulky, and are more muscular than Pleistocene or Modern Jaguars. Considering their prey and the creatures that would predate on them, it needs the extra muscle to defend itself.

Geographic Distribution

• Kalthinjar