Freshwater kelpies are one of the two species of kelpies that can be found in the Crater, alongside their cousin species, saltwater kelpies.
They are large, striped carnivore equines that live in freshwater.
Freshwater kelpies are mostly of white and red shades ; they have medium-sized impermeable fur, ideal for a creature alternating between land and water. The major characteristic of their coats is their red stripes which can have various shapes and placement over their body. They are mostly strongly built, similar to draft horses, and despite spending most of their time in the water, they have no problem evolving on land as well, especially when it comes to hunting. There is no visible dimorphism between males and females kelpies.
They have a forked tongue, that is very coarse. Their eyes react to light similarly to felines, but the pupils also dilate and retract depending on the individual's emotions. The eyes emit a faint glow in the obscurity, and they do have a nictating membrane to protect their eyes. Their large saber teeth are always visible, and their powerful jaws can crush bones and flesh without a problem. The tail is very long, contrary to the mane, and is usually short and straight like zebras. They have more or less kelp visible on their body depending on the individual, as they have the ability to control it.
They are known to be very resistant ; their skin is very thick, and their wounds heal very quickly when the water is pure. Unfortunately, water pollution is what they fear the most, as they can get sick very quickly and die. The lack of hydration can also be fatal to kelpies- a dehydrated kelpie loses its powers and gets weak very fast.
They are large, striped carnivore equines that live in freshwater.
Description
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Freshwater kelpies are mostly of white and red shades ; they have medium-sized impermeable fur, ideal for a creature alternating between land and water. The major characteristic of their coats is their red stripes which can have various shapes and placement over their body. They are mostly strongly built, similar to draft horses, and despite spending most of their time in the water, they have no problem evolving on land as well, especially when it comes to hunting. There is no visible dimorphism between males and females kelpies.
a freshwater kelpie has a white/grey base color, with red stripes/gradients.
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Possible colors of freshwater kelpies. Basically any red hue is
acceptable (brown, pink ect...)
acceptable (brown, pink ect...)
They have a forked tongue, that is very coarse. Their eyes react to light similarly to felines, but the pupils also dilate and retract depending on the individual's emotions. The eyes emit a faint glow in the obscurity, and they do have a nictating membrane to protect their eyes. Their large saber teeth are always visible, and their powerful jaws can crush bones and flesh without a problem. The tail is very long, contrary to the mane, and is usually short and straight like zebras. They have more or less kelp visible on their body depending on the individual, as they have the ability to control it.
They are known to be very resistant ; their skin is very thick, and their wounds heal very quickly when the water is pure. Unfortunately, water pollution is what they fear the most, as they can get sick very quickly and die. The lack of hydration can also be fatal to kelpies- a dehydrated kelpie loses its powers and gets weak very fast.
