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Daynight Horse
“ Normal, day, or night, this horse was born unique. Nobody, however, made a decision regarding how frequently this horse performs its duties during the corresponding day and night cycles. ”
– Eostre
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Synapsida
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Equidae
Genius: Equus
Species: Equus dienox
Descendant: horses
Named by: ???
Year Published: ???
Size: 1.75 – 1.96 m tall in height; 18.9–20.3 hands in length; 1,900 and 2,600 pounds in weight; 18 horsepower
Lifespan: 30+ years
Activity: Cathemeral 🌅🌃
Thermoregulate: Endotherm
Type(s):
Synapsids
Mammals (Horses)
Mythical
Title(s):
Day-and-night Horse
Pantheon:
Terran/Gaian 🇺🇳
Norse 🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪🇮🇸
Time Period: Pleistocene – Holocene
Alignment: Loyal
Threat Level: ★★★★
Diet: Herbivorous
Element(s):
Dawnbreaker: Dark 🌑, Light 🔆
Daytime: Light 🔆
Nighttime: Dark 🌑
Inflict(s):
Dawnbreaker: Stunned 😵
Daytime: Lightblight 🔆, Stunned 😵
Nighttime: Darkblight 🌑, Lightblight 🔆, Stunned 😵
Weaknesses: Leaf 🌿, Metal 🔩, Dark 🌑, Light 🔆, Fae 🧚, Sound 🎵, Spirit 👻, Time 🕛, Blastblight 💣
Casualties: n/a
Based On: itself
Conservation Status: Data Deficient (DD) – IUCN Red List
The Daynight Horses (Equus dienox), are mythical horse species that were introduced in the Earth Responsibly universe. They are wild species that are descended from Terran horses from our world. In Norse mythology, some of these individuals who share the same name are the horses of Dagr (day) and Nótt (night).
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One species of horse that arose separately from modified horses based on both daylight and nightlight was the daynight horse. It had oval ears, a short snout, no canine teeth, shorter manes in the wild compared to greater manes in domesticated animals, and even hairs on the fibula. The daynight horse, which is superior to both takhi and farm horses combined, is roughly 1.9 meters tall, 1.64 meters long, and weighs 200 kilograms.
Large horses that represent dawn and dusk originated in Asgard and Jotunheim, respectively. Both of them have long, beak-lipped snouts; the Skinfaxi-type is less curly and colorful and has longer manes and tails than the male. The sweat glands on Hrimfaxi-type animals release white or snowy particles that feel like rime, despite having long, smooth manes and tails. Both skins are different; the Skinfaxi-type has pure white legs, manes, belly, and even a tail, but is different from the female one. The Hrimfaxi-type has all body parts black due to being countershading.
Dawnbreaker Form – The original form was bluish gray with a navy blue belly, tiny yellow to sky blue splotches on the body, and a black sock pattern on the limbs. Its limbs, tail, and mane all sported sporadic lavender and yellow hair.
Daytime Form – The daylight form had an ivory belly, a yellowish tan coat, and tiny yellow splotches on the torso and limbs with a black sock pattern. Its mane, tail, and limbs were covered in hair that was goldenrod and ivory in hue. They had yellow eyes.
Nighttime Form – The nighttime form had a navy blue coat, tiny blue splotches on the body, and an indigo belly with a faded indigo sock pattern on the limbs. Its limbs, tail, and mane were all covered in goldenrod and yellow hair. The eyes had a deep blue hue.
The walk, trot, canter, and gallop are the four natural gaits of these horses. Daynight horses, like Icelandic horses, have "extra" gaits, such as the tölt. In contrast to the majority of horse and zebra species, they have excellent swimming abilities and can run and walk on both smooth and rugged terrain as quickly as a racing motorcycle. They are more likely to be seen wading into shallow pools to cool off or drink.
Like takhi, daynight horses are adapted for survival. In the tropical, subtropical, desert, Mediterranean, temperate, and taiga biomes, they can withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C to +40°C. Because of their extremely firm hooves, they don't need "shoeing." They can kick backwards, just like horses, but they're stronger than their relatives, who can even knock down prison doors or metal gates.
Humans are aware that this animal is a "messenger" or "guardian angel" because, in spite of its lack of concealment, its mane and tail generate bioluminescent waves to ward off predators, if only in both Daytime and Nighttime forms.
The Daynight Horse in a daytime form that uses sunlight as fuel.
As a result, it has a tendency to seek out sunshine and is constantly facing the sun. It moves around frantically when the sun is rising. It stops completely and shuts its petals when the sun goes down.
The Daynight Horse requires plenty of water in addition to sunlight. Their heads will get so large from too much sun exposure that a horse will become inebriated. Exposure to moonlight is detrimental to their mental and physical well-being.
The Daytime Daynight horse's mane and tail emit a light shout as it generates a yellow-green ball of energy when it is in its near-death experience mode. When the ball in front of its mouth gets large enough, it shoots a yellow-green energy beam at the opponent, causing blindness and severe burns.
The Nighttime forms of the Daynight horse are always consuming and absorbing light and transforming it into energy.
When they stretch their mane, they resemble a vast and gorgeous night sky and shimmer like a crescent moon. This species' controversial issues stem from its immense strength, which can cover daylight with darkness and unleash both moonlight and shadow.
The Nighttime Daynight horse creates a blue circular force field mouth of itself when in the near-death experience mode when its mane and tail glows lavender with shadow smoke arises. It then shoots a light lavender darkness beam at the opponent from the center of the lines. It causes all ignorable passive skills to be ignored while performing that move.
Regrowth: When you dispose of horse manure, it's waste unless all of the following apply: it is used as soil fertiliser. it is used lawfully for spreading on clearly identified pieces of agricultural land and in grassland.
The Daynight Horse is a grazer and herbivore that mostly eats grasses, hays, and a few plants; they are particularly dependent on fiber. For this species, their roles in ecosystems include the ability to compete with natural grazers, the creation of grazing patterns that affect grass regeneration, and the potential for overpopulation to harm soils in delicate habitats.
Filipinos, Siamese, and Faroese Islanders have all claimed to have seen a descendant of this horse born at night on the island known as the Faroe Islands. Prior to the statement from the scientist rather than a duke, sightings of this horse had previously been documented in Denmark.
Breeding Season: Late spring to summer.
Gestation: ~11–12 months.
Offspring: One foal per birth.
Foals are precocial—able to stand and follow within hours.
Herd harem structure: one dominant stallion, multiple mares, and offspring.
One of the herd animals with intricate social structures is the Daynight Horse. They use their body language, ear and tail motions, and vocalizations to communicate. These horses, who are prey species, have a strong flight instinct. Daynight horses are extremely trainable and naturally wary, but if they receive care over an extended period of time, they may develop close relationships with their caregivers. This animal was used for sport, work, therapy, riding, and companionship.
With territorial males protecting territories and females and young forming smaller, looser, nomadic groupings, daynight horses live in vibrant, tiny herds. In contrast to domestic horses, these are genuinely abrasive and cautious. They do look for human interaction to some extent. However, stallions are extremely protective and will engage in combat with humans or predators (such as wolves) if they approach too closely.
Overhunting.
Livestock competition.
Habitat loss.
Harsh winters and droughts.
Genetic bottleneck from near extinction.
Capture for zoos during the early 20th century.
IUCN Red List: Data Deficient (DD)
Habitat protection.
Anti-poaching enforcement.
Rescue and rehabilitation centers.
Awareness campaigns against illegal pet trade.
Are Thor Odinson and his companions aware of the existence of the Daynight Horse and its origins? He suggests that this horse, which lives on flat ground and rarely wanders into wooded areas without cause, was unique to mainland Scandinavia and Karelia. Thus, this species was employed as a weapon by the Assassins and Templars, who had been told about it by Hunters long ago. This species was very rare in Arendelle and Norway because it either migrated to human or elf settlements or was preyed upon by natural predators.
Movement Pattern: Not a Migrant
Individual Type: Solo/Herd
Population Trend: Stable
Population: ???
Locomotion: Amphibious
Habitat: Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest.
Earth:
Extant (Seasonally Uncertain): Faroe Islands
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