Jade Alkar

Physical Appearance
Alkar are large mammals native to Shast'or. They have a thick crest of green and blue feathers at the base of their head which rises when they are agitated. Their two long tails are often used more for show and intimidation during amting season, resembling wide eyes. When they have eaten their share of brimstone, Jade Alkar can release gouts of flame from their stomachs, causing smoke to rise from their nostrils and the ridges on their backs. Large flat tusks on either side of their muzzle directs the fire they breathe. Alkar have frequently been compared to massive cats, with a fiery temperament. The longer stripe of fur along their backs raises in a mexican wave motion when the beast purrs. Bony ridges above their eyes protect them from the smoke and glare of the fire, while long ears keep them cool. The colour of their fur has changed since migrating with the humans to Catrava. While in Shast'or the sulphurous brimstone is a dull yellow, the magic rich soils of Catrava have turned the brimstone red and - in turn - the coats of the Alkar have shifted to match. The claws of their paws can spread wide to balance their weight. They are known for being enduring and fast runners, capable of carrying a rider over many miles in a time when travel is limited to wheeled carts and horses.

Abilities
Alkar have the incredible ability to turn the explosive quality of brimstone into blasts of fire that jet from their jaws. They have a certain fire resistance and enjoy playing with cinders even when fully grown.

Alkars are the fastest domestic creatures in the four continents. As such they are frequently used in tournaments, racing and battling for a high-stakes victory. In times of war, they are outfitted with specially crafter armour and ridden into battle, scattering all those before them in a fearsom and deadly cavalry.

Their claws and fangs are built for crushing and disembowling and do so to a high quality.

Personality
jade Alkar are known for their rapid mood swings and violent temperament. Many a stablehand has found their hand bitten off by a rampaging Alkar. Despite this, they are incredibly loyal and bond for life, often entering a period of pining if their rider should die. They are intensely protective of anything they consider theirs, eb it their rider, their brimstone or their cubs.