Loxodon

The humanoid elephants called loxodons are often oases of calm in the busy streets of Hobgoblin city. They hum or chant in sonorous tones and move slowly or sit in perfect stillness. Their serene wisdom, is a tremendous asset to the hobgoblins, that value their well been.

Culture

Loxodon culture has undergone significant influence from the hobgoblin empire due to their integration into it. Despite this, certain distinct loxodon habits have endured. Renowned for their wisdom, patience, and introspective nature, the elephantine beings possess an inherent ability to meditate and strike a balance between good and evil that appears almost innate to outsiders.
Loxodons are tireless, patient artisans. Although they make nurturing spiritual leaders, their gift for stonework is so ingrained that they are often at a loss when they try to impart that knowledge to others. An enormous part of the hobgoblin city has been built by the Loxodon, and the architect guild of Tana's empire count an unusually high part of Loxodon in their rank.
Loxodons believe in the value of community and life. Loxodons believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have bonded with other individuals in any capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty and commitment from the other members of their communities and can be severe in their disappointment when their trust is betrayed.

Characteristics

Physical Features

Loxodons tower above most other humanoids, standing over 7 feet tall. They have the heads—trunks, tusks, ears, and faces—of elephants, and hulking bipedal bodies covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants.
Like that of an elephant, a loxodon’s trunk is a useful appendage. In addition to providing a keen sense of smell, the trunk can be used to lift and carry even heavy objects. The trunk can be used to carry both food and liquid to the mouth and can even act as a snorkel.

Names

A loxodon’s name includes subtle tones, produced in a loxodon’s resonant nasal chambers, that indicate status, family connection, and community role. Since most non-loxodons can’t distinguish these underlying tones, let alone produce them, loxodons often translate them into titles, such as Hierarch, Revered, Grandmother, Healer, or Saint, when interacting with other races.
Male Names: Bayul, Berov, Brooj, Chedumov, Dobrun, Droozh, Golomov, Heruj, Ilromov, Kel, Nikoom, Ondros, Radomov, Svetel, Tamuj, Throom, Vasool
Female Names: Ajj, Boja, Dancu, Dooja, Elyuja, Fanoor, Irij, Jasoo, Katrun, Lyooda, Mayja, Radu, Shuja, Soofya, Totoor, Verij, Vesmova, Yoolna, Zarij, Zoorja

History

Prior to their integration into the hobgoblin empire, loxodon society operated within martial clans. In this structure, select elite warriors dedicated themselves to mastering martial arts and took vows to protect the villages and territories under their clan's care. These warriors were also tasked with overseeing the development of the villages they supervised.
While conflicts between these martial clans often arose due to ideological differences, the understanding was that only the warriors involved would be directly affected. However, in practice, civilian casualties did occur despite the intended separation between warrior and civilian life.
The great extinction did to those creatures like to any other. But by the end of the era of the dragons, the hobgoblin started to march over the south of the green earth, The Loxodon resisted, but not for long. Soon, the Hobgoblin forced them into servitude. But been over the years, the condition of Loxodon improved, and to this day, they are full-fledged citizens of the hobgoblin cities.
After two generations, the loxodon do still remember the act of the hobgoblin but hold no grudge, as yesterday enemies, is today friend.

General Information

Scientific name
Homo loxodonta
Geographic Distribution
South of Green earth,
hobgoblin empire
Languages
Common, Loxodon

Physiologie

Average Lifespan
62–74 years
Size
Medium to Large
Average Height
2.1‒2.3 m
Average Weight
230 kg

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