Glymursans

Glymursans (Glim-uhr-sahns) are a non-sentient species resembling bears inhabiting Ixotis.

## Biology

Glymursans are the only species in the genus Glymursids. Despite looking similar to bears, they are their own species that evolved convergently.

## Appearance

Glymursans look generally similar to bears due to convergent evolution, however there are some clear distinctions to be made between them. The most obvious ones are probably that glymursans are much bigger and have a blue, glowing color. Their hue glows brighter when they inhale and/or are aggressive.

Their heads are more square and less broad, with definded cheekbones and round noses. Their ears are fluffy and triangular, and they have heavy brows above their pupil-less yellow eyes. They will always have an underbite, with their lower fangs and incisors poking out. They usually have a pale muzzle or blaze running over their face.

Their bodies are big, broad and muscular, with sloping backs due to their oversized front legs and smaller hind ones. Their front legs possess five large talon-like claws that can kill most creatures with a single blow. The hind legs have only four claws on them (unlike bears, which have five). Along their spine on their back they have some white spikes which can be raised as a display of aggression. Their throats, chests and bellies have a slightly paler blue far. The tails are relatively long and fluffy, with a darker tip.

## Range

Glymursans live anywhere in Tolores and the very north of Rentrenarriay.

## Behavior and diet

Glymursans spend much time of their lives in the endless cave systems within the mountains of Tolores. However they will come out if they cannot find enough food within their caves. They're practically blind, being only able to distinguish light and dark and very rudimentary blurry shapes. They use their glowing hue to ward off territorial invaders, show aggression and, in mating season, impress those of the other sex.

These creatures are very territorial and don't like any others being near them. They hibernate throughout the coldest months of the winter to spare energy.

Glymursans are generally solitary, with exception of mothers and newborn cubs. The cubs grow fairly quick and will leave their parent already when they're only half a year of age. Males tend to be more territorial than females and are also less tolerant of one another than of those of the opposite sex.

Though technically omnivorous, these critters strongly prefer to eat meat and fish (whether they killed it themselves or it is carrion) over the other things their diet consists out of, such as berries, eggs, some plants, and nuts.

## Abilities

Glymursans generally have no Elemental connection, but that doesn't mean they're not dangerous. Their claws and teeth are just as lethal as any Elemental attack. They're also surprisingly quick at running short distances in deep snow. Their glow wards off intruders and is a display during mating season.

## Aging

These animals grow rapid in the first year of their life. Cubs will be over half the size of their parents at half a year old, and are independent by this time as well. They are sexually mature at one year old and considered elderly by the time they reach eight to nine. Most Glymursans don't live up to ten years old, but there are rare occasions where they live up until fifteen years.