Xanthera

A mix between the Thera and Thrax, this species is one of the most peaceful, taking the calm, yet logical, nature of the thera, along with wisdom of both their parent species. It’s very uncommon to see them bothering themselves with the troubles of pack politics, as they’d prefer to live a meditative existence with their own kind, pondering the ins and outs of the world. It’s not uncommon for creatures to seek them out for philosophical guidance and, so long as they don’t bring drama to their doorstep, the xanthera is always happy to help.

## Climate

* They tend to live in more wooded areas, and have a very varied diet unlike their close relatives that mainly eat meat, with a love of fruit, nuts, and veggies.
* They love to spend their time near lakes, rivers, and waterfalls as they love to swim and relax in a pool of cool water, as they usually have long thick fur.

## Temperament

A slow, “go with the flow” species, the xanthera are extremely laid back. They can be described as everything from a “hippie” to a more “monk-type”, living a chill life within family units.

But this sentiment comes with a bit of a price, as this species takes the longest to grow up, mentally. They can come off as immature and childish when young, not fully grasping dangerous situations, or pack politics, and are extremely frustrating to try and talk to while they figure themselves out.

Despite this, once they come of age, they are up there as one of the wisest species, (normally when they’re around 8-10).

Xanthera are also one of the species that are more likely to be mated for life, once they find the one they stick with them till death, but this doesn’t mean they don’t like to have some fun while they are still young. Young Males tend to be bachelors and will often cort many females before he settles down, but this is also known for females, as she will look for the perfect male for her, to then raise a family with.

They are one of the most nurturing of the species, and will care for any young even if they are not their own, you will often find mothers with litters, of not only their own kind, but of other species of cubs that have been orphaned. Families will all sleep together and make one massive fur pile, all huddling up together to keep warm, yearn for the touch of one another and Xanthera that live alone will often become depressed if not living with other Xan, or other close friends even if not the same species

## Other Random Facts

* You will ALWAYS find Xanthera at Willow springs, as they love willow trees.
* Xantheras and kubes get along very well with one another, due to how much both species love affection. Kubes often find a xanthera’s rambling endearing, while xantheras love a kube’s sense of humor.
* Xantheras, being more peaceful than not, have a heavy diet of insects, fish and pheasants, finding eating animals with cuter faces distressing.
* Besides philosophy being their first love, Xantheras have an extremely good ear for music. They’re talented singers and dancers, moving with a rhythm that even humans try to emulate.

## In Packs

Xanthera packs are an interesting place to grow up. Not having any real structure, they believe families should stick together and grow with one another mentally, and enjoy long drawn out philosophical conversations. This does mean that they’re not great when it comes to joining mixed packs, as they can be extremely frustrating to have around when it’s time to get down to business. Some packs don’t mind one joining to give advice when the alpha needs it, but generally they stick to their own families, where they can cuddle and talk to their heart’s delight.

One of the few times a Xanthera has no problem getting aggressive, however, is when their family is threatened. Male and female Xantheras will both defend those they love to the death, and are often times blinded by this love to the point of almost making stupid decisions in battle. Because of this, it’s not uncommon to see them accept a kube into their family unit as sort of a protector/extra muscle to protect their family.