Ironclad Steed

In the shadowed recesses of the Daybreak Pinnacles, where the wind’s mournful wail echoes through the crags, roams the elusive Ironclad Steed. This creature, a blend of horse and an ancient, untamed spirit of the mountains, moves with a grace that belies its strength. Its powerful limbs, sculpted by the demands of its rugged habitat, allow it to scale the steepest cliffs with ease, each step a testament to its indomitable spirit.

 

The Ironclad Steed’s hide, a marvel of nature, glistens like tempered steel. This natural armor, impenetrable to the biting cold and the fangs of predators, is both its shield and its legacy. Each sinew and muscle beneath this hardened exterior pulses with raw energy, a silent ode to the wild heart within.

 

Its eyes, deep pools of sorrow and wisdom, reflect the somber beauty of the high altitudes it calls home. They hold the secrets of the ages, a reminder of the passage of time and the fleeting nature of existence.

 

The Ironclad Steed is a creature of contrasts, embodying both the harshness and the fragile beauty of its environment.

 

In the stillness of the night, when the world is cloaked in shadows, the Ironclad Steed can be seen outlined against the darkness, a symbol of resilience and solitude. Untamable and wild, it embodies the spirit of freedom, resisting all attempts at domestication.

 

Its presence is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between hope and despair, a living embodiment of the eternal struggle between light and shadow.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

extremely dense hide, strong muscles, an inate sense of balance and power that allows it to climb up steep slopes with ease

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Native to the Daybreak Pinnacles

Average Intelligence

Extremely intelligent and fiercely independent

Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
15-17 years
Average Height
15 hands (a hand is roughtly 4")
Average Weight
400 lbs
Average Physique

short and stocky


Cover image: by Antonios Ntoumas

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Aug 4, 2024 11:16 by Grey

I love your descriptions, they're very poetic!

Aug 4, 2024 17:41 by Deleyna Marr

Thanks! I had fun with my cross between a horse and a tank!

Deleyna
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