Female Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Veld Bongo
Birthday: Friday, February 26, 2021
Owner: Ayako
Mother: unnamed
Father: unnamed
Element: Life 
Long past the time when any other creature would tire, these hatchlings play. They dodge through trees, topple one another over, and cause as much havoc as they possibly can. To deal with this, several items have been magically animated and placed in fields. Bongo hatchlings will spend the entire day chasing after these objects, which usually include old shoes or bright rags. When a bongo finally catches up to its prey, other hatchlings join in and the object is ripped to shreds. One must be careful when interacting with these young ones, for their hooves are incredibly sharp and they are not aware of their own strength. Wherever they walk, plants and flowers change in odd ways, as though time has been altered.
These companions are usually found around the edges of the Jungle of Raza, but come the end of summer they move throughout the land. Veld bongos are welcomed by all, and their favorite treats, salt and fruits, are set out for them. In return, these companions linger for a few weeks and help greatly with reaping the harvest. Their large, curved horns act as natural scythes, and their boundless energy allows them to collect crops swiftly and easily. Though they work alongside humans, bongos are not sociable animals, and will bound off and disappear at the slightest touch. There is no way to tell where a veld bongo will go, as their travels change with each passing year, but they always offer their aid to those in need. In contrast, fen bongos are less appreciated, as crops they pass turn sour and shrivel. Flowers seem to shrink back in on themselves, as if days of growth are undone. In one example, a magi witnessed a fen bongo falling asleep next to a pumpkin, and discovered the pumpkin to be nothing more than a seed come morning. As anyone who has encountered a bongo will say, these magical abilities affect animals and humans as well. A person spending time around a veld bongo will find themselves inspired and cheerful, whereas fen bongos cause feelings of dissatisfaction and envy.
Sprite art: GlassWalker (hatchling) | Description: Damien