Demi-Pegai

Attempted breeding of domesticated Pegai leads to Demi-Pegai offspring. While stronger and faster than an average horse demi-pegai pale in comparison to the strength and grace of natural born pegai. Demi-pegai also lack the wings of natural pegai yet show bone like protrusions from their withers where there wings should be.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Similar in anatomy as a pegasus. However boney disformed protrusions grow from the withers where the wings should be.

Genetics and Reproduction

Capable of reproduction with other demi-pegai, however birthrates are astronomically low. Reproduction with a horse leads to traditional horse offspring.

Growth Rate & Stages

Takes 8 years to reach full maturity.

Ecology and Habitats

Only lives with humans.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Eats grasses and small plants.

Additional Information

Domestication

Only lives domesticated with humans. The growths from the withers are often surgically removed, this makes the demi-pegai easier to ride like a horse, and eases some discomfort for the demi-pegai.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Used as mounts by high ranking Etainian nobles.

Average Intelligence

Similar level intelligence as a horse.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Hearing, sight, and smell are comparable to a humans.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Pegasus

Scientific Name

Equus Pegos

Lifespan

75 - 85 years

Conservation Status

Not found in the wild.

Average Height

1.4 - 1.6 meters To withers

Average Weight

450 - 550kg

Average Length

2.4 meters

Average Physique

Less muscular and tall than an average horse. Legs are thin an graceful.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dull white