Bantein Grove
Welcome to the Bantein Grove. This newly-discovered, dark pocket of land in the Velforen Woods is the only place in the world where you can find Bantein - a canine-like species which is generally passive and calm in temperament, making it a great companion for just about anybody. Hoping to obtain one or two for yourself? Well, be sure to stop by the adoption center stationed by the grove - the scientists there might just be willing to adopt a few out to you once they've finished with their research.
Species Info
Living in the deepest, thickest part of the Woods for generation upon generation, the bantein has evolved and adapted to the miniscule amount of sunlight in their habitat by losing their eyes altogether, and in return gaining remarkably heightened other senses - possibly even including some sort of sixth sense which tells them of the intentions of living organisms around them. The thick, fluffy fur which covers their bodies is built to not only keep the animals warm when fierce winter storms blow down from the mountains, but also to protect their pale, delicate skin from being damaged by brambles or any light which might make its way down through the branches and hanging moss. In this area of the forest where prey is quick and difficult to catch, long ears help them to capture the sounds of even the quietest prey, and their thin, pointed muzzles allow them to fit their heads into small burrows and holes in trees in pursuit of prey. Their brains are highly developed, and they have been proven to be far more intelligent than even the border collie.
Naturally colored bantein are about as common as unnaturally colored ones, and markings are practically limitless. However, darker, duller colors and more subtle markings are more common than bright colors and eye-catching markings.
Bantein tend to live alone, and care little for familial bonds. Pups abandon their parents as soon as they're old enough to feed themselves - as the bantein has no natural predators - and although fathers will stick around to help care for their pups, as soon as all the pups have left, they will set off on their own again. Interestingly, however, it appears that banteins do, in fact, mate for life. Once a pair has a litter together, they will continue to return to a set meeting spot to have litters together every year until one of them dies or they are incapable of producing any more.
Welcome to the Bantein Grove. This newly-discovered, dark pocket of land in the Velforen Woods is the only place in the world where you can find Bantein - a canine-like species which is generally passive and calm in temperament, making it a great companion for just about anybody. Hoping to obtain one or two for yourself? Well, be sure to stop by the adoption center stationed by the grove - the scientists there might just be willing to adopt a few out to you once they've finished with their research.
Species Info
Living in the deepest, thickest part of the Woods for generation upon generation, the bantein has evolved and adapted to the miniscule amount of sunlight in their habitat by losing their eyes altogether, and in return gaining remarkably heightened other senses - possibly even including some sort of sixth sense which tells them of the intentions of living organisms around them. The thick, fluffy fur which covers their bodies is built to not only keep the animals warm when fierce winter storms blow down from the mountains, but also to protect their pale, delicate skin from being damaged by brambles or any light which might make its way down through the branches and hanging moss. In this area of the forest where prey is quick and difficult to catch, long ears help them to capture the sounds of even the quietest prey, and their thin, pointed muzzles allow them to fit their heads into small burrows and holes in trees in pursuit of prey. Their brains are highly developed, and they have been proven to be far more intelligent than even the border collie.
Naturally colored bantein are about as common as unnaturally colored ones, and markings are practically limitless. However, darker, duller colors and more subtle markings are more common than bright colors and eye-catching markings.
Bantein tend to live alone, and care little for familial bonds. Pups abandon their parents as soon as they're old enough to feed themselves - as the bantein has no natural predators - and although fathers will stick around to help care for their pups, as soon as all the pups have left, they will set off on their own again. Interestingly, however, it appears that banteins do, in fact, mate for life. Once a pair has a litter together, they will continue to return to a set meeting spot to have litters together every year until one of them dies or they are incapable of producing any more.
