The Hippotherium, also called Woolly Hippos, are revered and sacred creatures within the Bifrost Isles. Towering and powerful, these magnificent beasts are known for their immense strength and imposing presence. Covered in thick, brown fur that keeps them warm in even the harshest climates, they are a symbol of resilience and endurance.
Description
What truly sets these creatures apart are their unique tusks and fangs, which grow in a variety of directions and sizes, each one different from the next. Some tusks curl upward, while others twist outward, and some creatures even sport multiple sets of fangs, making each Hippotherium a one-of-a-kind marvel. Their tusks are considered both a physical and spiritual attribute, with some tribes believing the size and shape of a mammoth's tusks are a direct connection to their strength and their connection to the divine.
Regarded as protectors of the land and guardians of the sacred wilderness, these creatures are treated with the utmost reverence. To see one in the wild is considered a rare and blessed sight, and many locals believe that the creatures carry the spirits of ancestors within them. As such, they are often found roaming freely in the farthest reaches of the Bifrost Isles, where the thick forests meet the snowy peaks, serving as both a reminder of nature's power and the sacred bond the inhabitants share with the land.