Tokubon

[Moon]

Tokubon
Toe-Coo-Bun


_{Also Known As:} Beasts of Letha or Fire Guardians


_{Region of Origin:} Letha


Information:
Tokubon are much like many species of domesticated dog. They are quite loyal to their masters and will lay down their own lives for their master. Tokubons are usually born around the same time as their Fire Sprite counterpart. They are linked by emotion, so if one feels sadness, the partner can sense the other’s distress. The partners don’t necessarily experience the same feelings, just the discomfort. The Tokubon is often used as a sort of mount for the Fire Sprite. Even in their youth Tokubon are quite protective of their masters, once they meet. Not only are their traits dependent on the partner, but Tokubons are also always born in pairs. One is a female and the other is a male. They can look as different or as similar to each other as genetically possible. Although, the siblings are assigned to different partners and are never to the same one. In order to help the Fire Sprite find their Tokubon partner, only the Fire Sprite can see through the Tokubon’s human form.


Appearance:
Dog like creatures that have the mane and claws of a lion. Often times their tails are long and feathery, but there are occasions were the tails are short. The fur on the legs and hindquarters of these beasts are also long and feather-like to give them a regal appearance. Only those that have shone their worth to the dragon goddess herself may receive antler-like horns that help them harness their inner element. Their fur pattern can vary greatly, even going so far as to mimic other animal fur patterns. Usually their eyes take the color of their partner’s eyes, which often tend to be red. When in their human form they appear as normal humans with varied skin. The only give away is their hair color which reflects their fur pattern in their beast form and a tattoo of a dragon on side of their right arm.


_{Average Height:} Pups: An average of 2 to 4 feet (at the shoulder)
Adults: An average of 6 to 8 feet (at the shoulder) Human form varies according to the beast form's size


_{Average Weight:} Pups: about 280lbs
Adults: about 1,250lbs
Weight also varies according to the beast form's size


_Lifespan: 42 – 275 ^YRS, although it is rare for them to live past 168 years seeing as their partner dies around that age too.



Magic:
Fire or Lightning


History:
In ancient times there were often massive murders of the Fire Sprite race, due to trivial, but sometimes racial, matters. In order to protect her followers Letha once again used her powers to create another race to protect the Sprites. These came to be known as The Tokubon. With the help of their new partners the Fire Sprites were able to slowly recover from the attacks. Once peace was restored it became increasingly rare for Tokubons and their Fire Sprite halves to cross paths. However it was possible for the two species to run in to one another. Usually this was during times of traumatic stress, and the two would rarely stay together once the matter is settled.