Syrec

The Syrec is a winged and horned horse-like creature. There are five known subspecies that are found across Rysidor.

Mountain Syrec

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Mountain Syrec are a horned and winged horse-like creature with feathered tails that is designed to assist in steering in flight and and their wings help them soar to the highest of peaks. Both males (stallions) and females (mares), have corkscrew antlers that are anywhere between 1 - 3 feet in length; males having longer antlers than females. These antlers are used for protection and as a way to attract mates. They have short ears and are known for their round convex noses. Their sharp, cloven hooves help them maneuver the craggy cliffs and peaks of the Ko'ten mountain range. Mountain Syrec appear bulkier than other subspecies, but they are actually quiet narrow bodied and nimble. The bulky apperance is due to its thick curly hair and mane that helps keep warm in the higher altitude.

Lifespan 10 - 15 years Height 14 - 16 Hands Wingspan 10 - 12 feet Weight 790–1000 lbs. Region Ko'ten Hassn'Saual Diet Lichens Mosses Conifer

Colors Mountain Syrec are commonly colored as greys, dapples, roans and occasionally piebald or pinto in coloring. They have unique masked and striped facial markings and commonly have blue, red and orange feathers in their wings and tails. Males are more colorful than females, especially around their head. It is common to have brown eyes and more rare to have blue eyes. Social Mountain Syrec live in a flock that is typically all male or all female ranging between 20 to 75 adult members. The female herd is typically larger. During breeding season, the males will seperate and search for females to join his harem. Males are highly protective of their females and will fight challanging males. The males will stay with their harem until just after the birthing season before leaving the females to care for the young and join back up with the other males. Adolescent males stay with the female flock until they reach the age of two years before they are chased off by the females. The young male will then seek out the flock of males and will stay with them until breeding season. The young males typically do not engage in the breeding season fights and will stay in a small flock until the older males return. Males will not breed until their fourth or fifth year as they are smaller than most males and their antlers are shorter still. Domestication & Uses Mountain Syrecs have been domesticated by Carnala miners in the high peaks of Ko'ten and Hassn'Saual. They are used to carry precious mined items, supplies, and any injured up and down the mountain. Some domesticated mountain syrec have been selectively bred to have shorter wings that do not allow for them to fly, but they are extremely nimble alone the trails up into the mountains. Due to this breeding however, there have been signs of wing deformities in wild flocks that are local to the miners flock that have bred with these unique breed. This has led to and increase of foal abandonment and a decrease in population.

Plain Syrec

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Lifespan 10 - 15 years Height 8 - 12 hands Wingspan Weight Region Da'ja Desert Ashen Plains Diet Grasses and foilage Glass Cactus

The smallest of the Syrec species. Both males and females have short prong horns. The horns on males stand 5" - 17" tall with one to two tines; females have horns that stand 2" - 7" tall with no tines. Their wings are the shortest of the Syrec species, which doesn't allow them long flight but rather a short distance gliding. Paired with their jumping abilities, they are able to travel quickly. They have a round fan shape tail that helps with stability in flight and is used for communication. Males have When threatened they will flair their wings and tails up and out, to make them appear larger than they are. They have short manes along their neck and a short back and long legs. Colors Common coloring is dun, grey, dapple, chestnut and fawn. Uncommon coloring is roan, black and white. They have striking white markings on their face and legs. Males tend to have some unique coloring in their feathers. Social Domestication & Uses

Forest Syrec

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Lifespan 15 - 25 years Height 18 - 20 hands Wingspan 14 - 16 feet Weight 790–1000 lbs. Region Leighem Hassn'Saual Eshaine Toross Carnala Diet Leaves, grasses, and bark

The Forest Syrec is the largest of the syrec species and is the most environmentally adaptable. The Forest Syrec is one of two subspecies The males (stallions) have antlers up to 55" in length and and longer manes that cover most of their neck and chest. Colors They are often a mixture of browns, greys, dapples and appaloosa in coloring and markings. Social The Forest Syrec flock is led by the lead stallion and lead mare. Adolescent males stay with the flock until they reach the age of two years before they are chased off by the stallion. The bachelor males will typically band together. During mating season, older males of the bachelor herd will leave for a period in hopes to challenge and succeed a fight with a stallion that already has an established flock and take over. If a mare breeds with an outsider, it is not uncommon for the lead stallion to kill the young and will sometimes chase out the mare if it is a common occurrence with the mare. Domestication & Uses

Coastal Syrec

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Average Lifespan 15 - 25 years Average Height 18 - 20 hands Average Wingspan 14 - 16 feet Average Weight 790–1000 lbs. Region Found along the coastline of the east and west in small herds. There are some known herds in the southern coast of Toross and also along major rivers. There is a small domesticated flock on the Adamaris' Isle that was brought over as use for mounts across the islands. Diet Leaves, grasses, and bark

greys blue greys, black and white hair. White and black markings . They are the second smallest, standing no taller than 15 hands. Their hooves are wider, designed for swimming and are known to dive underwater to get to the seagrass. Their feathers are water proof and they have large narrow wings for long term flight and travel along the air currents above the oceans. Have short manes similar to their plain dwelling cousin. Colors Their coloring is dun, grey, dapple, chestnut and fawn. They have striking white markings on their face and legs. Social Domestication & Uses -Coastal - A small flock is used on the Adamaris' Gems as a form of transportation and carriers along the trade routes of the isle. They are owned by Rivulaen, Luca Delaney, and are primarily used for emergency or rush cases. Luca's ranch is well known and also has a small herd of Trikind that are more native to the isles.

Tundra Syrec

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Lifespan 10 - 15 years Height 8 - 12 hands Wingspan Weight Region Da'ja Desert Ashen Plains Diet Grasses and foilage Glass Cactus

The stockiest of the Syrec species. They are the second tallest and typically have a mixed hair of grey, dark browns and whites. Their hair and mane grows longer around their neck and chest. The have antlers that are similar to the caribou. They have longer wings that provide them more lift and requires the least amount of flapping. This design allows them to travel over great distances. Colors They are often a mixture of browns, greys, dapples and appaloosa in coloring and markings. Social Domestication & Uses