Eophyrhim hunting hound

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Eophyrhim hunting hound

« on: 26 March 2002, 19:17:00 »

Overview

The Eophyrhim hunting hound is the domesticated wolf-assistant to the dark elves of the paelon. High-strung and yet very trainable, these dogs are sought out by nobles all over Santharia.

Appearance

The hound looks similar to the people that domesticated it; a bony and slender form with thin, strong muscles. It has a smooth coat of fur that varies in color; from spotted to solid, from black, to browns of all tones, to white. Ears are floppy, slightly longer fur on the ears, as well as the tail. The hound has a small head with beady black eyes, and a long tapered snout full of carnivorous teeth. One of the most notable things of the Eophyrhim hound is the arched regal spine, and long thin legs. They stand a full ped at the shoulder, a ped and a half from nose to tail.
The Eophyrhim Hunting hound is related to the wolves found all over Santharia, though it looks different due to domestication. It is more intelligent than wolves, capable of working alone, and its muscle and bone structure is thinner than wolves.
The hound is admired by many, yet owned by few beyond the Paelon. Kings and nobles pay a pretty penny for these beasts, as long as lineage is proven.

Special Abilities

A single Paelon Hunting hound is capable of pulling down a deer, it has been selectively bred to work in this manner. Most Eophyrhim hunters own a pair of hounds, to ensure a catch. These hounds are quick and instinctive, and have high stamina. However, for their large, thin build and talent for speed, they are not strong. They rely on momentum and gravity immensely. If actually pitted against a wolf, they would be killed in a matter of minutes.

Territory

Other than those Hounds owned by nobles, Eophyrhim hounds are only found in the Paelon. The area is rather warm, so their slick, slightly shaggy coat keeps them warm at night and cool in the day. Their long-furred tail and ears are prone to getting tangled, but the Eophyrhim are meticulous in keeping their hounds clean.

Diet

The Hound is a carnivore, they eat only meat. They are hunters first and foremost, and prefer to kill and eat their own food. But if they have been properly trained, they will relinquish their catch at a single command. This assists a Drow greatly in retrieveing a kill after a long day. On special occasions hounds will be fed wine and grains.

Habits/Behavior

The Eophyrhim Hound loves company, be it its owner or another hound. They are high strung, when not working they are prone to running amok, barking wildly and playing with anything they can. When working, they are silent and calm, stalking prey through the brush with a keen eye. The Hound seems to almost have a split personality.
The Eophyrhim hound is a high maintenance animal; high strung and eager for mental stimulation. The hound not only hunts, but is eager and easy to train. They can be taught to do a variety of tricks.

Mating

Breeding is closely monitored, but pups that are not claimed by the first year of life are given away or sold as soon as possible.
The female hound will enter into heat in early spring. The male will smell her out and come to her. Mating takes place in a span of minutes. Gestation lasts 4 months, when a litter of 3-7 pups, most looking similar to the mother or father. The mother will suckle the pups for 6 weeks, the father watching over both mother and pups during this time. Once the pups reach 8 weeks, they are able to leave their mother.
The Eophyrhim Drow try to seperate the pups and mother at latest a year, and the Drow look down upon inbreeding. They keep extensive tables of which dog was mated to whom.

* anything wrong? Tell me... I have a pic I drew for this... these are supposed to look similar to Russian wolfhounds...yea.*

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Re: Maeverhim hunting hound

« Reply #1 on: 27 March 2002, 07:54:00 »

I like it, I love Russian wolfhounds. I wanted to do some things like this but haven't been able to get around to it. I'm glad you have!

Only a few quick minor things. On the organization part. The stuff you have in the appearance needs a little re-arranging. "The Maeverhim hunting hound is the domesticated wolf-assistant to the dark elves of the Sharadon." should be in an Overview along with similar things. Also you mention them being high strung and the like in the appearance area, I would move that stuff to the Behaviour area.

Also you mention nobles have some, I'm supposing you mean nobles throughout Sorren. So then are these dogs traded or?

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Re: Maeverhim hunting hound

« Reply #2 on: 27 March 2002, 08:04:00 »

Oh... the OVERVIEW. I knew something was missing. I was in a rush to get these guys up, I guess I kind of rushed. Sorry.

Anyway. I'll get right on that. As for the assumptions of Nobles owning these, yeah. They can be bought or Traded, but the Maeverhim always get first pick.

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allright. There, I tinkered with it a bit. *grins* Howzat look?

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Re: Maeverhim hunting hound

« Reply #3 on: 27 March 2002, 09:58:00 »

Things are going kind of bad with the 'maeverhim', I think I'm going to have to move them. So does the ' Eophyrhim Hunting hound' sound otay? That's where I'm hoping to move them.

Well, I'll just have to see.

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Re: Maeverhim hunting hound

« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2002, 17:17:00 »

Hey! I saw you posted this up for Update. The tribe they belong to has been moved, so I have to re-title them. I'll do that now... sorry for not changing that!

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #5 on: 01 April 2002, 19:18:00 »

I just posted up the pic. It's already on the santahria server, here's the addy:

www.santharia.com/bestiar.../Hound.jpg

so... yeah... I think it's alltogether ready now...

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2002, 19:59:00 »

How did you get on the server? Are you supposed to?

Uragel, please don't upload things directly to the Santharian server, except they are character pics!

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2002, 20:02:00 »

oh. Duh... uhm. Sorry. *frowns* sorry. I won't ask her to do any more.

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #8 on: 02 April 2002, 02:44:00 »

No, got me wrong, Viresse. We have a resource webspace at www.santharia.dk - all resources, including this pic should go there and I'll move it to www.santharia.com - guess Uragel just mixed those two up as she has access to both webspaces. She should only make sure to upload it to the right one, that's all

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #9 on: 02 April 2002, 07:01:00 »

oh. Okay... well... I guess if I ask her again, ( which I'm trying not to do, she's not developing for the moment... ) I can remind her? I can't help but feel like it's a bit my fault... * looks sad*

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #10 on: 02 April 2002, 07:19:00 »

No, don't worry, Viresse. I'm just trying to move everything where it belongs.

BTW: Concerning your pics, Viresse - your pics somehow always have a bit of a comic flair (large eyes at the elf etc.). If possible try to avoid this a bit, cause it may not always fit to the site's style.

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Re: Eophyrhim hunting hound

« Reply #11 on: 02 April 2002, 08:02:00 »

uh. Okay... I'll try... for you guys.... *bats eyes sweetly, all the while pondering how the heck she's gonna do that.... *

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