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Béon
A heavily armored body, powerful jaws, and adaptive mindset, Beons make a truly dangerous predator. Beons are a common and huge threat to many kilds all over Anista.
One might think their size and power is bad enough alone, the intelligence they have is even worse. Anyone can climb a tree or go into a tunnel to get away from these beasts, and they're aware that they are unable to climb nor dig, and they will gladly work against kilds, knowing well their weaknesses. Beon's tend to take great pleasure in hunt- and what they enjoy hunting most is the kild. It's a much more exciting and challenging hunt due to the constant need to learn and figure out how to get to them. They also take no mercy when attacking and will gladly play with their food. Torturing its victim to get it to scream and draw the attention of it's fellow pack members to show off it's catch. Beons are well aware, however, that some kilds are more dangerous than others, and that they are typically much more deadlier in larger packs and will often leave large groups of kilds alone, unless they truly think they can take them.
Beons are rather self centered and often care about themselves and their packs over other creatures, but this can be another weakness of theirs as they will not risk large deaths in their pack or family if they feel incapable of winning a fight. They will run.
Beons are extremely territorial. Some more so than others of course.
They do not like other beons being in their territory and will often vividly mark their locations with scents, marks, and bones to threaten off opposing packs.
Getting around Beons:
It may seem hopeless if you're encountered by one of these creatures, but don't give up just yet! there are ways to avoid dying! There are reasons beons do not mess with large groups of kilds.
Keep note, the beon's hide is armored heavily and it would seem practically useless and impossible to throw any weapon at them as it would simply bounce off of their armor. However, they do have their weak spots.
Weaknesses:
- Underbelly scales- Their underbelly is full of soft smooth scales that are extremely vulnerable. Under their chin and from between their arms all the way to their hind legs are weak against weapon attacks. striking here can be hard and require second hand help to distract or angle the beon for the appropriate strike. Once this soft scale is hit, they become much more afraid. Given they don't immediately run away, getting in a strike to kill them is possible if you strike just between the two arms to hit the heart or lungs, or under the jaw hitting the jugular.
-Ears and eyes- Though this is a last minute resort if the beast gets it's head too close to you before it's claws, you can strike it's eyes or ears. These are delicate pieces of the beon that is sure to make them back off from their action. In the event of having to sneak around a Beon, best not try if they're awake. If they're lousing around, asleep, or sunbathing, be sure to be weary of their third eye. The third eye catches shapes and light, they will be able to see you if you get too close or move too quickly. Some hunters will often find Beons asleep as a perfect opportunity to hunt or take eggs. They will shine a bright light or reflection into the beon's third eye carefully during daylight hours. as long as this light is kept on the eye, they will not be able to see anything else around them. The hunters need to move quickly, however, as Beons do not like their third eyes being in direct sunlight for far too long, and will shift or even awaken if held for much too long.
-Scent- Beons rely pretty heavily on their scent when it comes to finding food. (this their typically large nostrils and small eyes) Taking cover in water ( given they haven't seen you to follow you ) Will help cover up your scent and can loose them. on a side note, It's also been known kilds will use the beon's strong scent against them. Many caravans travel with spices and animals-common beon attractions-and will carry a special spice made up of burning and irritating peppers and vegetation that will make anyone break into tears and sneeze excessively at the pure burning their nose experiences to the mere scent of it. They will often use this scent directly to a beon by throwing it into their faces. Hoping to get the eyes and nose as much as possible.
-Dig or climb!- Beons are not good with digging, their narrow hook like claws only tear shreds in the ground, but not scoop dirt. They have been known for reaching into burrows, trying to squeeze in, using sticks, covering, spitting, and screeching their horrid calls into burrows. This is all in defeat, as they cannot get their prey down in a hole. as long as you've dug far enough down, they should not be able to reach you, stand your ground, and do not come up! Some beons can climb, but most, cannot. If you're in need of an immediate escape and you see a easy to access tree, by all means, race up it, your life depends on it! Whatever you do, do not lead them back home, and do not take cover in water.
Béon Species
There are several types of beon species adapted to their own special environments. Aside from the beon hound, which is able to adapt to multiple different lands and temperatures and are most commonly known for being large pack animals.
Every beon has it's own special abilities and disadvantages. Most of them relatively share the same weaknesses, though some are a bit different.
Hound -- (How-nd)
This typically purple shaded Beon is well known for it's adaptive nature and is commonly seen travelling in packs of four to eight. They have bad temper and are filled with energy. They find great enjoyment in playing with their food, and will gladly torment their prey to near death before killing it. They will often injure their prey to make them bleed, and give them a running start. Then, they will track down their prey with their keen sense of smell and find where they are hiding. Partially in hopes the prey will take them to their home where they can find more food to play with. If not, they do tend to be incredibly impatient hunters and will bite, scratch, trample, throw, and in the worst of cases drown, and even fight over a live prey.
Pardus -- (Par-d-us)
Known for travelling in pairs, and occasionally with an offspring, which will later leave once grown, these beon are fancily striped to blend in with their forested backgrounds in Kaiib. Kilds are quite the treat for them sense most Kaiibisians are masters of climbing, but Pardus is typically a patient hunter, and enjoys a good sport. and will often observe it's prey for several hours or days even. Pardus does show more curiosity than that of other Beons, and has been known to come up to things it doesn't understand to investigate. They also understand the respect of prey in large numbers, and common water sources. Attacking the kaiib empire could be an easy picking, but due to the mass in numbers, and the fact the empire is surrounded by water, the Pardus do not dare attack. They will freely drink from the river, and at times even come into the empire out of curiosity. Many kaiibisians see them as good luck and will feed them, thus some pardus grow a small liking to the kaiibisians.
Liacon -- (Lie-a-con)
Possibly the most laziest and laid back beon known. Liacons are found in the south west, usually around kathiim and sturr, occasionally in Naiij. Liacons are rarely ever seen in groups, or even pairs. Liacon breed, and take care of their egg on their own. They will breed multiple times throughout their lives and have different partners throughout. There are not nearly as many Liacon as there are of other Beon, if not for them being territorial and as powerful as they are, they'd likely be extinct. Liacons have a rigid, and extremely tough armor that keeps them protected. Most liacons stay away from each other unless to breed. in which they have their own seasons for. The submissive liacon will call out, and invite a ready dominant liacon to it's home for the time. At times, two will come, and the two dominant liacon will have to fight. Liacons are hermaphrodites, so coming by a mate is easier for their small numbers. Though if they don't come by one, they can still produce an egg without a need to be fertile, it will take much much longer, however. Liacons do not show pleasure in hunting, and typically are slow and calm creatures. they sleep all night, and nap throughout the day. They usually will wake up just to search for small amounts of food, drink, swim, or find another place to fall asleep again. Most kilds pay no mind to them and keep their distance, and they will not bother. They show little to no interest in kilds. They do keep a nifty schedule however. Often their hours and patrols are on the spot, and that goes for their dinners too. They will eat one large meal a week, and that is to be kept in check. Many kathiimians will leave food for their local liacon in order to keep it from picking one or two of them off for dinner. The liacon might be lazy, but it is by no means weak. It is by far the largest, and most heavily armored of the beon family.
Frosteri -- (fr-awh-st-air-e)
This beon is found specifically in the cold regions of Anista, most specifically Shadiir and Cira. The frosteri is a rather active creature and will often be seen enjoying a good run, or long patrol of their territory. They travel in pairs, male and female. Much alike the pardus. Also alike the Pardus, they will have a singular offspring, but the offspring will not leave on it's own until it finds another mate. Otherwise, it patrols the territory with it's parents for as long as it has to. Frosteri are the most territorial of the beon, and will often ward away anything that may be a potential threat to their prey. The Hound is their most hated rival, sense they are often found scavenging the tundra for food during certain times of the year, Frosteri typically hold no patience for them and will rip into their packs with pleasure. Kilds are not too often seen as huge threats to the frosteri, and they will leave them alone, so long as they do not touch their prey, or come too close to them or their dens. Along side being the most territorial, it doesn't come as a surprise that they have a hoarding and selfish nature. They tend to be protective of anything they want or enjoy, and it can be very odd seeing this massive lizard dragging off a random rock, skull, sword, or any other object they find fascinating to their den just to stash it in a pile and admire it. One thing is for sure, don't mess with a frosteri's treasures.
Pranzias -- (pran-z-us)
The pranzias is the smallest of the beon, and is found mostly in Zevhiira. Much like the hound it tends to travel in packs four to six, typically. They too love a good chase, and are impatient hunters, however, they do not play with their food nearly as much as the hound does. This is believed due to the hound being a direct rival to the pranzias, and thus it knows it should be weary of it's kills, and take what it can. They have been known for quick deaths following a good chase, and if not a quick death, they will carry off their prey as quickly as possible to their home, where they may torture it before eating it. The pranzias is quite the agile and cautious creature,, being very selective about it's choices and paths.
Having Beons as pets
Some kilds have had the ability to tame beons and make great companions / mounts out of them. This is extremely rare and difficult! But if one is made a pet, they will certainly be one of the greatest companions anyone could ask for. Beons being extremely territorial and thoroughly enjoying hunting kilds, you can imagine how difficult it would be to just "tame" one. A beon must be raised as a hatchling--An egg must be stolen from a nest, and can be sold for a big price from there. A family like bond is most important for these creatures, and should come first. If not, there is the possibility the beast may turn on you.
secondly, alike a large vox or verin hound, you must teach them general wrongs from right as they are young and learning. They should be taught not to attack or kill things, toys provided should not resemble anything living, or the risk of them identifying something living with their toy while they grow up is possible. They should also be shown the different tastes and smells of things. Watch your beon carefully as they will tend to lick and smell things time to time, this is them trying to separate members of the family from food and toys. Be sure to make sure the beon doesn't peel their lips, however, this could mean that they intend to bite what they are smelling or licking. Quickly detour your beon from whatever they are intending to eat (if they should not be eating it) with disciplinary actions.
Discipline should be as verbal as possible, try to keep from physical discipline as much as possible, as this can cause the beon to push buttons feeling forced and will fight back. Despite them seeming heartless in nature, they care a lot for their families, so being raised in your home they will hold great respects for you,. Though they will only learn certain gestures and sounds, they will likely pick up on your expressions and emotions, even when you're not speaking. This at times can make them a rather good (though irritating) support animal.
Beons tend to unfortunately go through a teenage phase where they will try to press buttons and be on their own as in nature they will go through a similar course and usually will branch off from their pack to find mates and either start their own pack or take over their previous pack. This stage can be the most difficult in the handling of these creatures as pets. They are at a point in their life that they are big enough to do a bit of damage, If not careful, they will try to bite, shove, claw, and ambush others around that are deemed weaker members of the pack or just strangers. They are trying to get a grasp on where they stand in the world and what they can and cannot do. This behavior should be worked out of them in two ways--One, isolation until they calm down and want to be back with their families, or let wonder in a much more aggressive environment. Isolation has proven to make beons much more calmer and jumpy, giving them no real world experiences and is great for subtle trophy pets. However, Environmental challenges have proven to make them much more intelligent and protective. As they will eventually learn that everything outside is going to attack if you're not careful, and the family member on their back is much weaker than them. This gets them to understand what they are needed for in their family and will be much more likely to obey orders and be careful around fellow kilds. This procedure may make the beon animal aggressive, so it should also be worked in that they get time with other animals as well that are not aggressive so they can learn to separate innocence and aggression.
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