Female Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Albephas
Birthday: Saturday, July 6, 2019
Owner: Kestrad
Element: Light 
Albephas hatchlings are curious, playful creatures, and are eager to please. They have vast amounts of energy, which they prefer to spend skipping by their magi's heels or exploring the grounds around the keep. Their diminutive size and tendency to run off after something that sparks their interest, however, makes them easy to lose track of, so some magi prefer to keep them on a small leash. However, this can be dangerous if the magi is unprepared, as the strength of an Albephas hatchling can mean an unwary magi can be yanked off their feet. Albephas hatchlings never mean to cause trouble, though, and are very apologetic if this happens, drooping their ears and reassuring their magi with playful caresses of their trunk.
Albephas are regal-looking creatures, with sharp tusks and a proud posture. They are also incredibly intelligent. They never forget anything they are taught. In addition, they often develop a great amount of respect for ancient artifacts, being naturally drawn to old ruins or burial sites where treasures can be found. Some suspect they are able to smell some aspect of age with their trunks. However, this isn't the only reason they are often used as guards for temples and places of worship. They are tiny creatures, only about the size of a large dog, but their small size hides incredible strength. They are as strong as a full-size elephant, able to lift hundreds of pounds with ease. When compared to their body-weight, some magi deem them the strongest creatures in the world. Any potential temple thief or troublemaker knows not to mess with an Albephas.
Sprite art: Borealum (hatchling) | Description: Raneth