Bucephalus

Name: 
Singular: Bucephalus
Plural: Bucephali
Homeworld: Yeouiju 
Notes: Though not an intentional creation by the Imoogi, the Bucephali evolved out of looking into more drastic transgenic modification of Azul, Yarraman, and Thowra. While one type of Bucephali are similar to the past efforts of the Imoogi, there are two more types, both lacking the wings of their ancestors, but one gaining a Shokanshi like horn and decent telekinetics instead.
Though separated into three distinct sub-species, the Bucephali have several traits that link them all together. The wide range of natural fur and hair, and feather for those with wings, colors, combined with those generated through the use of artificial dyes, remains a constant. Though their hind-feet are still hoof-like, those of Bucephali have evolved to become a hybrid of hoof and toed foot, similar to the earlier hand-hoof hybrids the Azul have for forelimbs.
Spread out across Yeouiju, Chintamani, and Druk, the different Bucephali populations have developed highly varied cultures. This means that they vary in things like how modestly they dress, what kinds of foods they prefer, what festivals and holidays they celebrate, and so on. As such, it is unfair to judge the Bucephali as a whole based solely on analysis of only one group.
Winged Bucephali are decent flyers, though still outmatched in the air by a number of species. However, their smaller size and bulk means they are capable of pulling pretty tight turns in midair. However, as their is no variation in wing shape across this population, like there is in the Fenghuang and their off-shoots for example, this means they are only limited by will, experience, training, and other such factors.
Horned Bucephali are known for the telekinetic powers. This is suspected due to a gene sequence similar to that found in the Balaur biology, but has yet to be confirmed. Though incapable of the power of a Balaur, horned Bucephali are famous for the level of finesse they are capable of using. Still, there are here, now and then, horned Bucephali born with the raw talent to reach exponential power levels, some even potentially reaching Balaur levels, and combine that with their natural finesse ability.
In addition, a 'basic' strain of Bucephali exists, ones that lack both wings and horns. These Bucephali don't have the special abilities of the other two strains, but are known as hard workers. Commonly seen in career paths that require a fair share of manual labor, these Bucephali are proud of their lack of the abilities of their horned and winged relatives.
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