Ar'xanlyma

The Ar'xanlyma (Clipeus limedactis) is a member of the Bovidae family, similar to the typical cattle often found throughout Rathnir and Eldham. Its common name when translated to Traveller's Tongue means 'shield cow', a rather direct description of its appearance.

It is native to the region of Nefelis in the subcontinent of Mirau, Onthukhan. Throughout the years having been adapted to strong predators of northern Mirau such as its dragons, the Ar'xanlyma has a shield on its back as protection. This makes it one of the most invulnerable animals to predators not big enough to overpower it; when under attack, the Ar'xanlyma simply lies down, retracts its head and neck and avoids all attack, similar to the behaviour of a turtle.

The Ar'xanlyma in more recent years has been domesticated by both Yirsi and humans living in Nefelis. Its shell is made of keratin, and has ironically been used by its domesticators for shields of war in more ancient times. In more recent times, however, use of the Ar'xanlyma's shell as tool of war has died down. Its shell varies from colours of green to brown, with the Ar'xanlyma's hide being more of a beige, black, white or light brown colour. Its horns are well-sought after items, being used in decorative fashion by the people that domesticate it.

It is typically found grazing in the fertile fields of Nefelis, having few predators left to regulate its population. Thusly, the Ar'xanlyma has become widespread throughout Mirau.