Glacio

Glacio has a robust build with powerful limbs designed for climbing and digging into the mountainside. Their extended, prehensile fingers and toes enable them to grasp rocky surfaces securely. They possess a dense layer of onyx-colored fur that camouflages them against the snowy peaks.

The genders have the same life expectancy. Women's height is a half foot shorter than men's. Both genders have a unique strength.

The species reproduces viviparously, with a gestation period of approximately eight months. Birth typically coincides with the start of the spring thaw.

Young apes reach adolescence in five years, achieving full maturity by age 15. They undergo a notable transformation, developing their magical abilities during adolescence.

These creatures are adapted to cold, rocky environments where they build elaborate networks of caves and tunnels. They are integral to the mountain ecosystem, aiding in rock disintegration and soil formation.

Their diet primarily consists of mountain fauna and hardy vegetation. They are skilled hunters, using their magic to trap prey in sinkholes.

The Glacio hibernates during the harshest winter months, relying on stored body fat and a slow metabolic rate to survive. In the warmer months they cause planks on the Rasen.

Glacioare territorial and display strong family bonds. They communicate through a complex system of vocalizations and gestures, echoing their rich social structure.

Glacio form tight-knit groups led by an alpa pair, displaying a hierarchy based on strength and wisdom rather than aggression.

Though not typically exploited, their fur is highly prized for its warmth and camouflaging properties and is sometimes sought after by Rasen traders.

They have pronounced brows and deep-set eyes that impart an intelligent and contemplative demeanor. Their faces are less furred, showcasing tough skin that ranges in shades of grey.

Exclusively inhabits the towering mountain ranges of Paliro Island. They particularly favor the higher elevations where the snow is a deep onyx hue.

Their intelligence is high, capable of problem-solving and strategic planning.

Apart from keen eyesight adapted to low light conditions, Glacio are imbued with a unique form of icy magic. They can manipulate the rocky terrain to create sinkholes or summon blizzards to disorient intruders.

Their voices are bark, roar, and groan when speaking. Their alpas are telepathic.

Among themselves, showing respect to elders and sharing resources is customary. In interactions with the Nimari, they act as stewards, guiding travelers through treacherous paths.

Disrespecting or harming an elder is considered the gravest offense, often resulting in exile. Disobeying their alpa pairs for their foolish reason.

Legends among the Nimari speak of the Glacio guardians of the mountain's sacred sites, believed to be remnants of an ancient magical lineage.

The Glacio views the Rasen with wariness. They stand neutral to the Nimari in recognizing they are protectors of the wilds.