Wyvern
Wyverns are powerful flying reptilian animals, counted among the lesser dragons that are native to Galisea, Wyverns themselves believed to hail from Aeilla. Wyverns are apex predators that are highly dangerous to most forms of terrestrial wildlife and can be exceptionally bothersome to farmers. When Wyverns can be tamed however, wyverns are highly prized as mounts for elite soldiers, particularly among the aerial cavalry of the Aeillan Successor States, and of other previous states in the region. This has made Wyverns something of a status symbol, and many who seek to demonstrate their strength and power will adopt and raise tame Wyverns as symbols of office as much as mounts.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Wyverns are possess a four limbs, two hindlegs, and forearms with membranous wings stretch well down their torsos almost to their hips. They possess a single tail ending in a sharp, poisonous barb. Their body is generally hunched over, and when walking, Wyverns use all four limbs, stretching out to a straighter horizontal posture when flying. Wyverns possess a single head where their two eyes, one mouth, nose with two nostrils, and two ears can be found. Wyverns possess large, thick scales covering most of their body, which provide ample armoring for the creatures.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Wyverns have exceptionally strong senses, with five basic senses, sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, though it is suspected that they might also have an additional sixth spatial sense. Wyverns rely primarily on their sense of smell which is extremely strong, capable of detecting prey up to three or four kilometers away from them. Wyverns also have a strong sense of sight and can, at short range, see normally even in total darkness. The other senses of wyverns are less emphasized, though none are particularly deficient.
