Vaktdyr

Vaktdyr—vaktdyre for plural—call Jiro'Doth home, and are referred to as "plate beasts" by those who don't share its continent. They populate much of the land, and are much loved by the Ryggskoldrr. The vaktdyre are often used as mounts by the ryggskoldere, or kept as guard-beasts or even simply companions. The beasts are so highly cherished by the ryggskoldere, that the race protects them and severely punishes the murder of a vaktdyr. They do, of course, allow natural hunting and whatnot—given that they are wild herds in the lands—but unsanctioned killing is forbidden.
==Physical Appearance==
The vaktdyr is a hexapedal species of beast; four normal quadrupedal legs, supplemented by a pair of arms set slightly above and before the front legs. Their body is near completely covered in extremely hard plates, save for the palms of their six paws, the nooks and crannies for its eyes, ears, and nostrils, and joint areas here and there. These plates are connected to the body via strong muscle fibers, allowing the creature to flutter or shake them at will; almost like feathers. The plates along the mouth are unique, for not only do they have muscle fibers connecting them to the body, but to each other as well. This allows a vaktdyr to actually spread the plates apart and away from its mouth, in a manner vaguely resembling that of a predator's mouth. When one manipulates its facial plates away from its mouth and opens it, a toothy maw is revealed, leading to a throat that can produce sounds previously thought to be impossible to be made by a biological creature. Despite these fascinating aspects, its sharp claws, and bestial visage, the vaktdyr is a gentle creature that would only engage in combat if threatened or provoked.
==Behavior==
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===Diet===
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===Lifespan===
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==Weapons==
===Plate Armor===
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===Claws and Teeth===
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==Habitat==
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==Gallery==
Vaktdyr Logo.jpg|A Logo featuring a horned Vaktdyr.
==In The Movies==
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==Notable Members==
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