Vohlef

Vohlefs are a race of quadrupedal mammals that are unique in their ability to cast magic from birth.

They are the most populous species on Ethra, forming up to 60% of all animals. This is likely a result of the magical diversity within the species.

Common Traits
Despite the diversity within the species, there are a few common aspects you can always find.

Quills
The strength of a vohlef is marked by how many quills they posses, there have never been any reported cases of a vohlef being born with no quills. The amount of quills a vohlef has usually denotes their standing within the community.
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Semi-Opposable Digits
On their front paws they posses elongated dew claws that function similar to a human thumb. It allows them the ability to grasp and manipulate objects to an extent.

Long tails
All vohlefs will have long tails, there does not however seem to be any evolutionary advantage to having them.

Secondary Circulatory System
Along with a heart to pump blood through veins and arteries, they also have a secondary set of similar organs that pump liquid magic through them.

Unique Traits
They posses no striking features, except for perhaps they come in the widest range of colours.

Elemental Control
They have very limited telepathy, able to communicate with other vohlefs.

Purpose in a Community
As they make up the bulk of the community, they fill in many purposes and jobs. Though they might not be specialized for any in particular, this means they can help with any position.

Primary Magics
The first elements vohlefs were known to posses before cross-elemental breeding became common practice.

Water, earth, air, nature and fire.

See primary magic for further details,

Secondary Magics
These are elements that can only be achieved through breeding of two different element types.

Magma
Child of earth and fire.

Explosive
Child of air and fire.

Blood
Child of earth and water.

Ice
Child of air and water.

Storm
Child of air and water.

Sand
Child of air and earth.

Healing
Child of nature and water.

Toxin
Child of nature and air.

Void Magic
Pure vohlefs cannot use this magic.

See Bone Dog.