Granthera

## ABOUT THE GRANTHERA

Granthera are one of the oldest species in Arilyan, and are by far the wisest. Their species originated in the desert, evolving to live in hot climates and withstand even the harshest of environments. Grantheras, while living in prides, are one of the few species who coexist peacefully with humans, within reason. A human must have had the thera since they were a cub as wild theras are too intelligent to be put beneath humans. They have been known to be kept as pets, and humans even breed them to create unique traits and temperaments. They enjoy being pampered and cared for, but won't tolerate abuse, even if they come from a long line of domesticated theras. If a domesticated thera feels as if they're being treated unjustly, they'll attack their owners and make an escape attempt until they finally succeed.

## Climate

* They mostly live in warmer areas, such as jungles, the savanna, plains, and occasional wooded areas and deserts.
* It’s very uncommon to see a thera up in the cold, as their fur isn’t made for freezing temperatures, but it’s not unheard of.

## Temperament

Extremely territorial, it’s hard for these species to get along with other creatures other than their own. It’s not unheard of to see them in large packs, however most of the time, they prefer the company of family in smaller units. Males are the most territorial of this species, letting out low bellows throughout the day to let other creatures know they’re there and will fight if anyone gets close.

Other than this territorial side, theras oftentimes have an extremely strong sense of right and wrong. Driven more by logic than emotion, they come across as regal, pragmatic, and strong willed. They’re incredibly wise, seeing problems from all sides, and

rarely pick fights outside of their territory, in part because it’s below them, but also because they instinctively know the outcome and don’t see the point either way.

## Other Random Facts

* .Mostly eat meat, both large prey and small, and will eat insects should they be hungry enough.
* Not known to be omnivores, they will occasionally eat fruit, but it’s not a preferred part of their diet.
* Strong sense of justice, with it being said that if you wrong a Thera, your time left on Arilyan is short.
* Doesn’t have a hot temper, but won’t put up with being bullied
* Females lose the ability to breed 5 years before the min age of death, while males can father cubs until their dying days.

## In Prides

While they are more solitary, when they form prides, it’s for life. They’re extremely loyal and protective over not just their family, but over anyone who has “pride status”. This does make them come off as overly cautious within their territory, but if you earn their trust, they accept almost all species, with time.

While some species believe having a specific gender in charge is important, Thera prides can be run by a male and/or female, as they don’t have a heavy belief that one gender is better at leading over the other. They pick a leader based off who is the wisest or who has the most life experience. If a young thera has experienced a lot in their short life, it is possible for them to become a pride leader, with the help of an elderly adviser.