Loxodon

"We where being occupied by Hobgoblins at the time. People where being rounded up and being prepared to serve as either slaves or soldiers for them, when this giant man had wandered into our little town, mostly to restock supplies. Two Hobgoblins came up to him, and began harassing him, heckling him to leave town while he can, all those nasty things. He responded by caving one of their skulls in, and casting some spell to rot the other while he still lived. He made his way to the Hobgoblin encampment north of here, and we never seen him again. Of course, we never saw the Hobgoblins again neither. What was especially strange was my husband swore to me that the man had the face of an elephant, with the trunk and tusks too!" -Edna Hacklshelf, recounting the time Hreck was attacked by Hobgoblins.

Basic Information

Anatomy

2 arms, 2 legs, 1 trunk, 2 tusks, and a tail. Each hand on each arm has 4 fingers, and each foot on each leg has 4 toes. The tail ends with a small tuft of hair.

Biological Traits

Loxodon who live in arctic locations have fur.

Genetics and Reproduction

Loxodons give live birth. Pregnancy lasts around 10 months.

Growth Rate & Stages

Loxodons age at the same rate as humans, becoming adults at age 18. However, they are considered adults at age 60 among their own, as they believe wisdom is more important than age.

Ecology and Habitats

Most Loxodon live in forests and jungles. A very small percentage live in icey continents, and look like mammoths.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Loxodon are Omnivores, though their diet consists mostly of fruits and vegetables. They mostly eat grown foods from their farms.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Loxodon have a Town leader called a "Sage," who is usually the oldest and wisest of the Loxodons, Druids, referred to as "Nature Interpreter," due to their connection with nature, Clerics called "God Piece," and then Guards, referred to as "Tusks."

Facial characteristics

Loxodon have faces similar to Elephants.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most Loxodon are located in forests, Jungles, and arctic areas. Some become clerics for towns and cities. Most are druids.

Average Intelligence

Loxodon have a similar intelligence to humans, but are more wise.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Loxodon have a very strong sense of smell.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

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

Gender Ideals

Males in Loxodon society typically are the protectors of their towns. Females tend to the children of the town, and usually are teachers. Both genders are usually Healers, Farmers, and Priests.

Courtship Ideals

Two Loxodon enter Courtship by giving the other a specially made stone carving, sometimes of them, or sometimes of something the Loxodon likes.

Relationship Ideals

Loxodon often try to find a mate who is either wise or kind.

Average Technological Level

Loxodon have mostly simple types of technology, like stone houses and farming equipment.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common and Loxodon.

Common Etiquette Rules

When two loxodon meet each other, they shake each other's Trunks, like humans with their hands. When meeting another race, they use their hands.

Common Dress Code

Loxodon tend to wear natural materials as their clothes.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Loxodon have made many different paintings. Usually, they are drawings of the forest they live in, a creature they respect, or an item of theirs. However, most Loxodon are great at stone carving. Loxodon tend to be able to make high quality statues, and are usually hired to do so of great leaders or nobles.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Marriage in Loxodon towns is similar to Human marriage. The whole town of Loxodons come together for this momentous occasion, a statue of the married couple is made, and both must grow a plant, called a "Vagrea Flnur," or "Heart Flower," to represent their dedication to each other.

Common Taboos

The Destruction of nature is a massive Taboo among the Loxodon, as most towns are a mixture of Nature and Civilization.

History

The Loxodon where created in 60w by a mysterious entity called the "Selyse." The Loxodon where created in the Shesvyn Fields, turned into their humanoid forms from a Herd of Elephants by the Selyse, with the mission to protect the fields with their lives. For years, the Loxodon would protect the Shesvyn fields from disaster, and eventually, the fields would become a holy ground that gave Loxodon the blessings of Druidcraft and Clerichood. In 879wr, Loxodon would begin moving throughout the world, either in search of others who are willing to help with protecting the Shesvyn Fields, or to find more about the Selyse.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Loxodon are friendly with Firbolgs, Gnomes, Dwarves, and Eladrin. Loxodon are Neutral with all other non-monstrous races. Loxodon are Hostile with all monstrous races. Loxodon have a special hatred with Green Dragons. Due to the green dragon's want for worker slaves, and because of how frequently they meet, due to both living near each other, Loxodon despise Green Dragons. Green Dragons, however, do not share this sentiment, due to the Loxodon's amazing stonework, and usually love enslaving them for more statues.

Scientific Name

Loxodonta Sapien

Lifespan

450 years

Conservation Status

Loxodon are not very common, but are not under protection

Average Height

6'9"-8'3"

Average Weight

590lbs-2360lbs

Average Physique

Loxodon are very large and bulky

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Loxodon coloration range from a light gray to a dark gray. Mammoth Loxodon hair color range from light brown to dark brown fur.