Egg
Name: unnamed
Species: Zebu
Birthday: Sunday, September 1, 2024
Owner: Silenxia
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Element: Neutral 
Two curved, polished horns have poked through this egg.
Though they are now common in the hotter lands of the known world, the origin of zebus is shrouded in mystery. The oldest scrolls in the Keep's library with mention of them claim they come from unknown lands across the ocean, where they are revered by a moon cult, a sky cult, or the dominant religion, depending on how one interprets the text. Since adult zebus that aren't caring for a young one have a habit of jumping into the sky on the night of the full moon and not returning until morning, and repeating this every night until the moon has fully waned, it is not difficult to see why they might be held in some religious significance in their land of origin. In the lands around the Keep, Zebus are kept primarily as draught creatures for their great strength, calm dispositions, and ability to eat any plant regardless of its toxicity, though they do not do well in cold, and therefore are rarely seen north of Synara. Occasionally, a zebu might bring a particularly well-liked companion strange grey rocks upon returning from their nighttime disappearances. Magi who study the night sky speculate that these rocks might be from the moon, especially as they resonate particularly well with rituals involving the moon, but so far have been unable to prove it.
Sprite art: Mysfytt (egg) | Description: Kestrad