User blog:TheQueen43/Jaf

Family/ Type: Medium-Sized Beast {Transportation}

Habitat: Desert Oasis

Disposition: Stubborn and Friendly

Diet: Omnivorous

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Often used to transport goods and wares, or to pull heavy carts of such items, Jafs are by far, the most useful creatures in the Quyber region of Baltinio.

''Jafs were first discovered by traveling nomadic people and were domesticated through means of pain/ punishment or with bribery. They're even more ornery than mules and will not move unless they are in immediate danger, or an outside influence moves them. Though, it's not impossible to make one your loyal friend. The necessary items to tame a Jaf, are either a whip or a treat. Other than that, they'll stay right where they are. Popular treats to use with these creatures is the vegetation that grows where they live, carrots, or potatoes. These different treats could have different effects om a Jaf, however, these three are not the only ones that are effective. Sweet treats like, honey or sugar can have the same reaction. However, for those who either don't want to be gentle, a whip is still an option. Pain indicates danger, though, you should be ready to stop it, because a Jaf can and will run as fast as it can, about 37 mph, away from the origin of its "attacker." Also, they have a main defense, which is to spit the latest contents of their stomachs, and they have three stomachs. This could be vegetation or simply, stomach acids with saliva mixed in. They only do this to minor threats or annoyances.''

''When a Jaf is tamed, it will always listen to its master/ owner and will almost never disobey them. This is good, especially for a traveler. Since they'll need a Jaf to carry their equipment. But, the main reason why Jafs are tamed, is because traders or merchants keep most, if not all of their wares on these creatures. A full-grown Jaf can carry about, 678 lbs, on its back, anything heavier and it will drop it and step away. This can be a bit of an annoyance whenever a merchant has a lot of things to carry, but it's too heavy for their Jaf to carry. In this case, they'll need a cart. It also helps to not have just one Jaf pulling said cart, two make a great working team, and could easily carry more wares together.''