Chai-mera

Average Lifespan: 200 years

Appearance: A lion-like creature with large paws and bat wings with a poisonous star anise tipped scorpion tail. On their head they have a mane and 2 curled ram horns. Their fur can be pale almost white browns to dark reddish browns and sometimes they have speckles in their mane or on their back. Their wings and tail are also browns or reds but different shades than their fur.

Nature: Aggressive and territorial with all creatures including other Chai-Meras. They have been used by powerful wizards to guard magical items simply by carefully and sneakily hiding the items in the Chai-Mera's nest. Chai-Meras are only soothed by song, and each has different taste in singers. There are tales of legendary elves who have sung so well that they tamed a Chai-Mera as a docile pet.

Magic: Chai-Mera's posses the ability to breath a spicy cinnamon scented flame. Their claws and horns can also be used in a large variety of potions.

Diet: A typical chai-mera eats only meat, but the cubs enjoy the taste of babka berries as well.

Location: They live in various deep and secluded caves throughout Sucreterre.