Tohorai Makutu
The Tohorai are an ancient species of whale-like creatures that travel the Astral Sea and feed on residual magic left behind from the casting of spells. Their race is as ancient as magic itself, and it is them who keep the Magical Weave in balance by taking care of the residual magic so that it does not overflow and damage the Weave. During the Golden Age of Magic, The tohorai lived in the material plane and would sail along the skies, as the largest source of residual magic were the gods and races who lived there. After the schism and the calamity however, the sources of magical power have been divided across the multiverse, so the Tohorai stay mostly in the Astral Sea where they feed off of the larger concentrations of magic floating around. The younger ones and some adults sometimes pass by the material plane if they sense the residual magic of a powerful spell, but the most ancient ones exist only in the astral sea, as they require more nourishment the older they get. The young ones can be kept as pets for wizards who can feed them from their spells, and powerful wizards may even have adult Tohorai as pets, but a time always comes when they have to leave because the limited power of mortal casters is not enough to feed the creatures properly. Because of how long the Tohorai can live however, they take a long time to mature into adulthood, so this process can take hundreds of years.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Tohorai look similar to sea whales, but with much more vibrant coloration.
Genetics and Reproduction
The reproductive process is unknown as they spend most of their lives in the astral sea. It is however known that the Tohorai that is pregnant will take upwards of 8 years to give birth.
Growth Rate & Stages
The Tohorai babies are 30ft long and grow up to double or more their size until the time comes when they leave their parents and venture alone into the astral sea. When they do they are at least 60-80 ft long.
Ecology and Habitats
They live in the astral sea, but sometimes come to the material or other planes to eat up residual magic.
Dietary Needs and Habits
A full grown Tohorai needs to consume the residual magic of at least a level 8 spell every day, but in their natural habitat they tend to find much bigger meals along longer time-spans.
Additional Information
Social Structure
They travel in packs, as large sources tend to attract multiple Tohorai, who smell the magical residue and go to feed from it.
Domestication
While young and not intelligent, they can be kept as playful pets, but they will leave once they reach adulthood.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Younger ones can be used as mounts or pets for powerful magic users, but when they grow they will need to head into the astral sea to feed.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The astral sea, but they sometimes pass by the different planes.
Average Intelligence
Low as children, but it tends to grow as they age, sadly the older ones never pass by the material plane, so there is not enough documentation to determine it.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have 2 eyes on each side of their head, and a special sensory organ at the tip of their face that lets them locate close by sources of residual magic
Image credit: Lunaeriasp
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
Their maximum age is unknown, but it is known that they die of aging at some point, most likely after 2-3 thousand years old.
Average Weight
Unknown
Average Length
Baby: 20-30
Adult: 60-80
Elder: 120-unknown
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
They tend to be a deep color in their body, and it gets lighter and more vibrant at their fins and tail. Typical colors are blue, purple and deep green. Some also are blue silver with symmetrical slightly glowing blue lines running across their bodies, they can also be purple or deep green in this style.
Geographic Distribution
