Difference between revisions of "Axehound"

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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.

 

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}}

 

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}}

 

Axehounds are kept and bred as pets across Roshar, though different breeds are popular in different regions.{{book ref|wok|45}}

 

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}}

== Cultural References ==

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