Darkstrider

Category:Creatures
Darkstriders are a species of amphibious quadrupeds native to the Majority. Notably, they lack eyes, and indeed, any form of sight whatsoever, relying on their other senses to move through the dark with ease. The shokucirri (particularly the Order of the Eclipse before their downfall) favor them as mounts due to their ability to traverse both land and sea.
== Physical description ==
Darkstriders have long, narrow bodies with glossy, silvery skin, not unlike a barracuda. They have relatively stubby legs, held close to their bodies while swimming, with four short claws on each limb. They have no eyes whatsoever, but their faces feature a pair of viciously flared nostrils and a large mouth full of massive fangs pointing upward from its lower jaw. A number of fins cover their bodies, the largest of which are found on the tail.
Darkstriders see no difference between darkness and light, and therefore unintentionally favor hunting grounds shrouded in darkness, where they have an advantage. Thus, darkstriders can typically be found in the deepest recesses of the ocean, as well as the most obscure chambers of seaside caves. They are capable of great bursts of speed both above and below water, but their amphibious and predatory natures make them less suited to long periods of sustained travel, especially on land.