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D R E X L
Species/Non-Sentient
O V E R V I E W
Drexls, colloquially known as warbeasts, are imposing winged reptilian-avian creatures indigenous to Dxun. These reptoavians boast heavily muscled bodies adorned with purple scales, demonstrating an imposing stature reminiscent of the legendary krayt dragon when fully matured. Their unique biological cycle and the peculiar orbit of Dxun in relation to Onderon have allowed them to migrate and establish a formidable presence on the planet.
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Drexls are apex predators, known for their highly territorial tendencies. Their aggressive demeanor means they vigorously defend their territories against intruders. Taming a single drexl is an intricate process, typically demanding the synchronized efforts of three riders. One rider would maintain control using the reins, a second would be armed, and a third would relay orders. Intriguingly, many drexls exhibit an immunity to the Force's influence, resisting subjugation, as experienced firsthand by Sith Lord Darth Bane.
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Drexls undergo a fascinating metamorphosis, evolving through three distinct life stages: larva, juvenile, and adult, each showcasing its own unique traits and behaviors.
Drexls commence their life journey in a larval form. Void of wings at this phase, they exhibit a fiercely aggressive nature. Their morphology is somewhat humanoid, possessing two legs and arms equipped with three-fingered, clawed hands. A tail and three distinct rows of spines line their back. Contrasting with the adult form, the skin of many larvae is bright green.
As drexls transition to the juvenile stage, standing an impressive 3 meters tall, they begin to exhibit the features of their mature counterparts. The wings start to form, preparing them for their later aerial journeys. They remain under the watchful eye of their mother, but are far from defenseless even when flightless.
At full maturity, drexls evolve into awe-inspiring creatures with wingspans up to 20 meters, especially in males. Their slender necks uphold small heads with short, wide snouts, and their mouths bristle with menacing fangs - the largest rivaling the length of a Human arm. These creatures, now endowed with 10 horns, have flat, wedge-shaped heads, two stubby arms, and long tails capped with a barbed stinger.
LARVA
Drexls commence their life journey in a larval form. Void of wings at this phase, they exhibit a fiercely aggressive nature. Their morphology is somewhat humanoid, possessing two legs and arms equipped with three-fingered, clawed hands. A tail and three distinct rows of spines line their back. Contrasting with the adult form, the skin of many larvae is bright green.
JUVENILE
As drexls transition to the juvenile stage, standing an impressive 3 meters tall, they begin to exhibit the features of their mature counterparts. The wings start to form, preparing them for their later aerial journeys. They remain under the watchful eye of their mother, but are far from defenseless even when flightless.
ADULT
At full maturity, drexls evolve into awe-inspiring creatures with wingspans up to 20 meters, especially in males. Their slender necks uphold small heads with short, wide snouts, and their mouths bristle with menacing fangs - the largest rivaling the length of a Human arm. These creatures, now endowed with 10 horns, have flat, wedge-shaped heads, two stubby arms, and long tails capped with a barbed stinger.
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In the archaic periods of Onderon's chronicle, drexls were the harbingers of dread. Their predatorial pursuits terrorized the nascent Onderonian settlements, ultimately catalyzing the construction of the fortified city of Iziz. This city emerged as the solitary haven on the planet, shielded against the drexl threat.
The Onderonian outcasts, later dubbed the Beast Riders, managed to domesticate drexls as their aerial steeds. These creatures, bearing immense power and size, played pivotal roles in significant events. A drexl larva, for instance, was instrumental in General Vaklu's insurrection against Onderon, employed to breach the shielded sanctum of Queen Talia's throne room.
Darth Bane's encounter with a drexl on Dxun was emblematic of their potency. After an initial failed attempt to subdue a drexl with the Force, he eventually succeeded and traversed from Dxun to Onderon astride its back. Upon arrival, his superior drexl effortlessly overpowered the Beast Riders that threatened his apprentice, Darth Zannah.
Despite their fearsome reputation, there are sparse accounts of Onderonians training drexls as warbeasts. The danger associated with these creatures discourages their domestication. A noteworthy exception was Rámalócë, a warbeast gifted by the Talarnor in a political maneuver to House Vaklu. Upon the unification of the feuding royal houses, Rámalócë was entrusted to Praedyth II, who wielded its power in the climactic Battle of Onderon.
The Onderonian outcasts, later dubbed the Beast Riders, managed to domesticate drexls as their aerial steeds. These creatures, bearing immense power and size, played pivotal roles in significant events. A drexl larva, for instance, was instrumental in General Vaklu's insurrection against Onderon, employed to breach the shielded sanctum of Queen Talia's throne room.
Darth Bane's encounter with a drexl on Dxun was emblematic of their potency. After an initial failed attempt to subdue a drexl with the Force, he eventually succeeded and traversed from Dxun to Onderon astride its back. Upon arrival, his superior drexl effortlessly overpowered the Beast Riders that threatened his apprentice, Darth Zannah.
Despite their fearsome reputation, there are sparse accounts of Onderonians training drexls as warbeasts. The danger associated with these creatures discourages their domestication. A noteworthy exception was Rámalócë, a warbeast gifted by the Talarnor in a political maneuver to House Vaklu. Upon the unification of the feuding royal houses, Rámalócë was entrusted to Praedyth II, who wielded its power in the climactic Battle of Onderon.
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Expanding upon the Legends article for Drexls with a nod to @Korvo's previously developed Onderon lore.
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