Lanthrax

A cross between a granthrax and a panthrow, the lanthrax is the intelligent counterpart to the panthrow. They’re a fairly new cross species, having only been popping up over the past fifty years, but it’s clear that they’re up there on the intelligence scale.

The one odd thing about the lanthrax is that the mix of thrax and pan created odd curled traits. While not the most common traits, Lanthraxes have the most curly traits than any other species.

## Climate

* Most populous in the plain/desert, but you can find them in colder climates, should they have the fur for it.
* Water lovers at heart, Lans always need to live next to a place for them to swim. Because of this, they tend to be on good terms with local merthrows, so that they may share water with them.

## Temperament

As intelligent as a thrax, Lanthraxes are an odd blend. They have a bit of a temper, but are much better at managing their anger. While they manage that anger, they do hold a grudge. They don’t forgive easily, and are very much a “fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me” species. This leads them to be somewhat cautious with who they initially trust as well, but not to the point of being rude.

Much like the panthrow, Lans love to fight, however for them, it’s more like sparring/dueling than full on battle. Males are more likely to do this for honor, and to defend their good name, but it’s not uncommon to see females attacking one another if they feel like the cause is just enough. If a panthrow is a berserker, a lanthrow prefers to execute strategic attacks, going for more calculated hits vs. raw power.

They are also just as loyal as a panthrow. They will stand by those they love and respect, even if they could lose their life over it.

Unlike the panthrow, however, they enjoy being lost in their own thoughts, and spend a great deal of time observing things and contemplating why they happen. Being large creatures, they tend to lounge about a lot, sleeping in the shade during the day, coming alive more during the evenings and early mornings, as they LOVE sunsets and sunrises. Sometimes other species consider Lans to be lazy, though this is not the case, they just don’t get round to doing an awful lot, but this is normally because their minds are always someplace else, massive day dreamers and contenplaiters.

They also put a lot of importance on honor and holding one another to their word. Lying is considered one of the most egregious things you could do to a lanthrow, short of killing someone they love, and it’s not uncommon for them to speak in absolute truths, even going as far as being brutally honest.

## Other Random Facts

* Their size is closer to a granthrax than a panthrow.
* Eat mostly meat and fish, but it’s not unheard of for them to go looking for sweet fruits and berries.

## In Packs

They tend to live in small packs/prides or completely solo, though more common in males. When in packs, they live rather traditionally, with males looking after the pack/pride and fight, while the females raise the young and hunt. Younger males often help with the hunting and even in raising cubs, as they believe that all skills must be learned for a male to understand how a pack/pride is run.

Once males turn 4, they generally leave their own pack in search of their own, to live solo, or to live in a bachelor pack. Females will stay with their family pack till they’re 6 or 7 unless they find a mate.

Much like panthrows, due to how loyal lanthraxes are, it’s not uncommon for them to stick by those they feel the most loyal to, regardless of what species they are. Because of this, a Lanthrax can be found in a mixed pack, so long as their friend/family member is happy there.