Savannahs are big and bulky, and only the Polars are larger and heavier than they are. They're built almost like small lions, with big paws and powerful, well muscled bodies. They aren't made for speed, but their strong bodies allow them to hunt down the large grazers that inhabit the savannah. Alongside the Grasslands, Savannahs are one of only two kiarrcat species to have a mane. Theirs is a single mane that grows only on the top of the head and down to the shoulders. Savannah kiarrcats are heat tolerant, and have large ears to dispel heat from their bodies. They're prone to stress in cold environments, so rarely venture out of the tropics. In the cooler savannah nights, they will cluster together around fires made with their innate magic.
Savannah clans bear much resemblance to Grassland clans, being evenly split between stationary and nomadic depending on the land. Like Grasslands they like to be outdoors, especially as their size and bulk make them a bit graceless in confined spaces, and will only build dens for storage and shelter from bad weather.
- Average height at shoulder: 102cm
- Comfortable temperature range: 15 to 30C
Traits and Abilities
- Strength: Big, muscular, and powerful, savannahs are well built to bring down the large herd animals of their homeland.
- Slow: Savannahs are bulky, not fast.
- Heat Resistance They're able to handle the high temperatures of the tropics, but savannahs don't do so well in the cold.