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An '''Axehound''' is a semi-domesticated animal on [[Roshar]].
  
   
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'''Axehounds''' are animals native to [[Roshar]] that fill a similar niche as dogs do on Earth. They have been domesticated, but there are also still wild axehounds.
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It is a hexapedal creature with a hard fusion of skin and carapace covering its body. Its call sounds like a multi-voiced trumpet. It has a fluting fish-like tail. It has two antenae for developed sensory experience, pincer's accompanied by a serrated jaw for feeding. Along with these aspects it has an ear hole which leads to the inner ear as opposed to having an outer ear. It is a domestic pet to many noble families. The Axehound is an energetic and agile creature.{{file ref|Axehound by Shallan.jpg|An Axehound|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}}
  
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== Anatomy ==
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Axehounds are hexapedal creatures with a smooth hide is that is a sort of cross between skin and carapace. It is more flexible than true carapace, but, like carapace is formed of interlocking sections. They have a fluting fish-like tail. Axehounds have a pair of feather-like antennae positioned on the top of their heads which an axehound can move as a form of communication. They have ear holes slightly further back on the sides of their heads. Axehounds have a main jaw as well as a pair of outer mandibles that they use to break into the shells of their prey. Their blood is violet. {{file ref|Axehound by Shallan.jpg|An Axehound|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} {{book ref|wok|i|2}}{{book ref|wor|45}}
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There are a wide variety of breeds of Axehounds. The largest come up to a man's waist while the smallest can easily hide in the underbrush of a lait. Smaller breeds of axehounds tend to be very fast.{{book ref|wok|i|2}}{{book ref|wok|45}}{{book ref|wor|30}}
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== Behavior ==
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Wild axehounds are social creatures who live and hunt in groups.{{book ref|wok|1}} Female axehounds are attentive mothers who actively protect their pups. {{book ref|wor|75}}
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Axehounds are predators willing to prey on everything from [[songling]]s to hogs {{book ref|wok|i|2}}.
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The Axehound call consists of two voices that overlap and echo with one another and is referred to as "trumping"{{book ref|wok|i|2}}. When an axehound is content, their trumping can sound like a hum{{book ref| WoR |36}}, but when angered or in pain, it is more of a bellow{{book ref|WoK |69}}.
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== Interactions with Humans ==
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Axehounds are kept and bred as pets across Roshar, though different breeds are popular in different regions {{book ref|wok|45}}.
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Axehound fighting and the accompanying betting culture is popular in some areas. There are axehound fights at the Middlefest Fair the Davar family attends in [[Jah Keved]]. Axehounds are also involved in organized hunts.{{book ref|WoR|45}}
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== Cultural References ==
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===Idioms===
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* {{quote|...bellowing like an axehound whose antenna had been twisted.| {{book ref|wok|69}}}}
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* {{quote|...You'd have me slink home like a scolded axehound?| {{book ref|WoK| 18}}}}
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* {{quote|...like pet axehounds nipping at their master's heels.| {{book ref|WoK| 12}}}}
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* {{quote|...He settled down like a trumping axehound, perfectly content.| {{book ref|WoR|60}}}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 04:42, 2 March 2015

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Axehounds are animals native to Roshar that fill a similar niche as dogs do on Earth. They have been domesticated, but there are also still wild axehounds.


Anatomy

Axehounds are hexapedal creatures with a smooth hide is that is a sort of cross between skin and carapace. It is more flexible than true carapace, but, like carapace is formed of interlocking sections. They have a fluting fish-like tail. Axehounds have a pair of feather-like antennae positioned on the top of their heads which an axehound can move as a form of communication. They have ear holes slightly further back on the sides of their heads. Axehounds have a main jaw as well as a pair of outer mandibles that they use to break into the shells of their prey. Their blood is violet. [1] [2][3]


There are a wide variety of breeds of Axehounds. The largest come up to a man's waist while the smallest can easily hide in the underbrush of a lait. Smaller breeds of axehounds tend to be very fast.[2][4][5]


Behavior

Wild axehounds are social creatures who live and hunt in groups.[6] Female axehounds are attentive mothers who actively protect their pups. [7]

Axehounds are predators willing to prey on everything from songlings to hogs [2].

The Axehound call consists of two voices that overlap and echo with one another and is referred to as "trumping"[2]. When an axehound is content, their trumping can sound like a hum[8], but when angered or in pain, it is more of a bellow[9].


Interactions with Humans

Axehounds are kept and bred as pets across Roshar, though different breeds are popular in different regions [4].

Axehound fighting and the accompanying betting culture is popular in some areas. There are axehound fights at the Middlefest Fair the Davar family attends in Jah Keved. Axehounds are also involved in organized hunts.[3]


Cultural References

Idioms

  • “...bellowing like an axehound whose antenna had been twisted.”

    — [9]

  • “...You'd have me slink home like a scolded axehound?”

    — [10]

  • “...like pet axehounds nipping at their master's heels.”

    — [11]

  • “...He settled down like a trumping axehound, perfectly content.”

    — [12]

Notes

  1. ↑ An Axehound from Shallan's sketchbook
  2. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings interlude I-2#
  3. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 45#
  4. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 45#
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 30#
  6. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 1#
  7. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 75#
  8. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 36#
  9. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 69#
  10. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 18#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 60#
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