Pegasus

Solitary creatures that chose to live in places where the magic of Passalis pools. These winged horses are spectacular in more than they appear. While slender and light they are as strong as the most muscular horse, and have an almost infinite well of stamina. They are also intelligent and capable of rudimentary communication with each other and other horses. Their wings are capable of lifting both themselves and a rider, when lightly armoured.

Basic Information

Anatomy

A four legged, slim graceful looking creature. With wings protruding from the withers.

Genetics and Reproduction

Reproduction methods of Pegai is unknown. Attempts to breed in captivity lead to the resulting offspring being Demi-Pegai.

Growth Rate & Stages

Wild Pegai often reach full maturity after twelve years.

Ecology and Habitats

Lives in places of magical convergence. Lives by eating grasses and small plants, often avoiding grasses not touched by magic.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Eats grasses and small plants. Often avoids plants untouched by magic in favour of those with some kind of magical energy. The reasons for this are unknown.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Solitary creatures, occasionally known to lead horses when in danger.

Domestication

Domestication is generally deemed impossible. However, historically certain Etainians have been know to train Pegai for transport an combat. Although this was achieved as a bond between an individual Pegasus and their trainer.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Once used as mounts by Etainians, though this knowledge has been lost. Hunters often try to hunt Pegai for the magical properties of their wings, these hunts are often unsuccessful.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

In places of magical convergence, deep in enchanted forests or at the peaks of the highest mountains.

Average Intelligence

Incrediblely smart for a non-sapient creature.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

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

Genetic Descendants

• Demi-Pegai

Scientific Name

Equus Pegasus

Lifespan

140 - 150 years

Conservation Status

Very few pegai exist in Passaulis.

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

Often white, but grey and golden Pegai exist in the far reaches of Pessaulis.