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| − | '''Tonks''' are |
+ | '''Tonks''' are beasts of burden on the [[Dayside]] of [[Taldain]].{{book ref|ws1|3}} |
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| − | They are domesticated and ridden in the deserts of Dayside. |
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| + | Tonks are quadrupedal. Their heads and the front halves of their bodies are similar in size and shape to a mule, while their hindquarters more closely resemble those of a kangaroo.{{book ref|ws1|3}} Their bodies are covered in gray carapace, which is segmented and particularly thick along the top of the body.{{book ref|ws1|3}} They have long, thick tails, prominent horns coming out of their heads at various angles, and clawed feet that appear to have opposable thumbs.{{book ref|ws1|3}} |
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| + | ==Usage== |
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| + | {{quote|Riding tonks have very weak minds. Whenever they get confused they assume it's a sandstorm and bury themselves beneath the ground.|[[Kenton]], to [[Khrissalla]]{{book ref|ws1|4}}}} |
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| + | Tonks are domesticated, and they are often used for transportation in the deserts of [[Dayside]].{{book ref|ws1|3}} They are weak-minded{{book ref|ws1|4}} and easy to lead.{{book ref|ws1|3}} When used for riding, they are fitted with a saddle, bridle, and saddlebags.{{book ref|ws1|3}} When they are scared or confused, they tend to bury themselves in the sand,{{book ref|ws1|4}} although skilled riders such as [[Aarik]] may be able to prevent this.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Tonks are present in hunting camps in the [[deep sand]], although [[terha]] are preferred for hunts.{{book ref|ws2|3}} |
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| + | They are sometimes used by [[Darkside]]rs that are visiting Dayside, but this may be rare, as Khrissalla and her team do not appear to be very familiar with their behavior.{{book ref|ws1|4}} |
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| + | ==Taxonomy== |
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| + | Tonks have superficial similarities to both terha and some species of [[sandling]]s, with both having horn, water-soluble carapace, and a propensity to bury themselves in sand.{{book ref|ws2|3}} It is unknown if there is a relation, natural or bred, between the creatures. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *The name "tonk" is not related to the character [[Tonk Fah]].{{wob ref|3688}} |
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Revision as of 16:15, 31 August 2020
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| World of Origin | Taldain |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Tonks are beasts of burden on the Dayside of Taldain.[1]
Appearance
Tonks are quadrupedal. Their heads and the front halves of their bodies are similar in size and shape to a mule, while their hindquarters more closely resemble those of a kangaroo.[1] Their bodies are covered in gray carapace, which is segmented and particularly thick along the top of the body.[1] They have long, thick tails, prominent horns coming out of their heads at various angles, and clawed feet that appear to have opposable thumbs.[1]
Usage
“Riding tonks have very weak minds. Whenever they get confused they assume it's a sandstorm and bury themselves beneath the ground.”
Tonks are domesticated, and they are often used for transportation in the deserts of Dayside.[1] They are weak-minded[2] and easy to lead.[1] When used for riding, they are fitted with a saddle, bridle, and saddlebags.[1] When they are scared or confused, they tend to bury themselves in the sand,[2] although skilled riders such as Aarik may be able to prevent this.[3] Tonks are present in hunting camps in the deep sand, although terha are preferred for hunts.[3]
They are sometimes used by Darksiders that are visiting Dayside, but this may be rare, as Khrissalla and her team do not appear to be very familiar with their behavior.[2]
Taxonomy
Tonks have superficial similarities to both terha and some species of sandlings, with both having horn, water-soluble carapace, and a propensity to bury themselves in sand.[3] It is unknown if there is a relation, natural or bred, between the creatures.