Tilor

Tilor are a herbivorous species located in the Frostbacks. Characterized by their extremely durable bodies, they can survive falls off the sides off mountains due to their dense bones and flexible musculature. Their bones are some of the most durable matter in Metrinia, and so their fossils are prized as a material for premium artisan goods.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Tilor are bipedal with a pair of arms that it can use to collect leaves from trees that grow on the side of mountains. Their entire body is capable of surviving extreme stress due to their unique physiology. They also have a bushy tail that can increase it's air resistance. Covered in a thick white fur, they can survive in temperatures as low as -35 degrees.

Growth Rate & Stages

Tilor mating seasons occur in the fall, followed by a period of hibernation during the winter. Female tilor use this time in hibernation to go throughout their pregnancy, before giving live birth in the spring. The newly born tilor reaches maturity after 3 years and lives for about 10 years in the wild.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Tilor eats leaves and berries from the trees found on the sides of the mountains in the Frostbacks. They tend to throw themselves off the tops of mountains to catch the branches of trees growing on an unreachable cliff face, dropping to the ground below when finished.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The Frostback Mountains

Conservation Status

Local populations try to stop poachers in their area, with mixed success.

Average Height

0.8-1.0 m

Average Weight

60-100 lbs

Average Length

1-1.5 m