MOSSTAGS

Appearance & Physiology

Mosstags are smaller relatives of crystags with rocks (and often plants) on their bodies. They have generally goat-like bodies, with a fluffy neck and short tail, cloven hooves, and rocks growing on their bodies. They have a vestigial third eye which never opens and may be covered up. Their average height is 3'6'' / 1m.

Mosstags grow rocks on them as they mature; young mosstags eat rocks, which are dissolved with magic in their stomachs, and the material is then reconstructed on their bodies. They also often have moss or other plants growing on the rocks or in their fur, hence their name.

Individuals may vary in rock type and placement, whether they have plants and what kinds, ear shape, or fur length.

Magic Ability

Mosstags often use telekinesis to manipulate objects, to make up for their lack of hands. Otherwise, they are most likely to learn plant-related magic.

Life / Society

Mosstags enjoy travelling, so they can be found anywhere in Myvstrica. They usually live and travel in groups of a couple families, however some mosstags are more solitary than others. They're very friendly, and most Myvstricans let mosstag travellers stay in their homes if they need a break. Crystags tend to have a bit of a superiority complex towards their less shiny cousins, though most mosstags just ignore it.