The Barakiil
Central Hybrids
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The barakiil (Bar-uh-keel) Is an ancient hybrid, it's presence is widely know by kilds all across Anista even if they have never met or seen one personally. It is a common tale told especially by traveling Vestinans. The tales of a powerful beon-kild hybrid known as the Barakiil that are found at the top of the central mountains of Anista. They are most well described as having the head and tail of a beon, and body of a kild. They have thick protective purple scales and live in the high mountains. It is unknown which race was responsible, or if they were a long lost race, smothered by the beon genetics. What is known about these characters is that they seclude themselves from others and it's nearly impossible to remain in the high altitudes of the mountains they call home.
The Barakiil are a very intellectual race, it was told they live a humble life there in the mountains, and pose no threat so long as no threat is posed to them. However, there is no doubt that such a creature would be omnivorous when it's evolved closely to a carnivorous predator like the beon. It has been told that the Barakiil hunts when they're hungry, which luckily isn't often. Once a week, these creatures have farms of plants and animals, but at times things get rough for them, and they have no choice but to wonder down the mountain side in search for a quick meal. During these times, most other races keep aware of their presence and the sight of one spreads like wildfire. with the aggression from others, they often try to keep away from villages and keep to hunting animals. There is always that chance that they cannot find anything else to eat and must resort to the next animal, and that's a kild.
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Due to this occasional accidental sighting, the Barkiil have made a bad rep with others and have at times been called "werekilds" Often told as tales to kilden to keep them from wondering off too far.
"The weeps and willows will whistle and swing
dear kilden be weary, the forest in eliistia's light
For in the forest are mysterious things
creatures like werekilds from the booshes they spring
Away they'll drag thee kilden, far from sight
so stay away from the forest, during eliistia's light."
Markings and scales
The Barakiil markings are very mixed, it hasn't been deciphered if it's from multiple races or if the genes are just easy to adapt different patterns. Their patterns come out in swirls and stripes mostly, but others, spots, squares, dots, and splotches are possible.
Special Abilities
Scales: Their thick tough scales are perfect armor against attacking predators and sunlight. Likely a trait from their beon ancestors, this makes their bodies quite tanky.
instincts: The Barakiil have a lot of natural hunting instincts, they use these to track down prey with their scent and their keen eyesight.
Metabolism: Their metabolism is very slow, after a meal, they can wait for approximately seven days before having to eat something else.
Pressure: Their bodies unlike other kilds can withstand a lot of high altitude pressure, and they frankly prefer it.