Plievre (Mountain Hare)

== Realm ==
Steam Dominion
== Habitat ==
Plievres thrive in the rugged and rocky terrain of the Dominion's mountain ranges, where they make their homes among the craggy peaks and steep slopes.
== Physical Description ==
Plievres are hardy mountain hares with robust bodies and powerful hind legs built for agility and speed. Their fur is a blend of earthy browns and grays, providing effective camouflage against the rocky landscape of their mountainous habitat. They are distinguished by their large, expressive eyes and long, twitching whiskers, which help them navigate their environment with precision. One of their most notable features is their powerful long teeth.
== Behavior ==
These creatures are known for their nimbleness and quick reflexes, able to dart across treacherous terrain with ease. They feed on a variety of vegetation found in the mountainous regions, using their sharp teeth to gnaw through tough grasses and shrubs. Plievres are primarily nocturnal, venturing out under the cover of darkness to forage for food and seek shelter among the rocky outcrops.
== Special Abilities or Adaptations ==
Plievres possess powerful teeth capable of gnawing through anything from the toughest vegetation to even metal or rocks, allowing them to access food sources that other animals may struggle to reach. Their keen senses and agile movements make them well-adapted to the challenging conditions of mountain life, where they must evade predators and navigate steep slopes with precision.
== Interactions with Humans and Cultural Significance ==
In Dominion history, the first generation of pliers—tools used by humans for gripping and cutting—were crafted from the teeth of plievres, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these mountain hares. While they are not typically hunted for food or fur, they are occasionally captured by skilled trappers seeking to tame them as pets or use them as working animals in mountainous regions. In folklore, Plievres are sometimes depicted as cunning and resourceful creatures, outsmarting predators with their wits and agility.
Category:Fauna