Stionoir

The Stionoir is a large, flightless, bird-like creature native to Cryadon. There are several different breeds of Stionoir on Cyradon, and they are often used as mounts due to their carrying capacity and ability to maintain a steady pace.

The most common type of Stionoir is the Aumo which stands 7' tall (treat as a Lesser Warhorse with a carrying capacity of 700 lbs). Other common types include the Vatoh at 5' tall (treat as a Riding Dog with carrying capacity of 200 lbs.), and the Okin at 6' tall as a Light Horse with a carrying capacity of 500 lbs). One variety of Stionoir, the Areya, is much slower than its cousins and is often kept as livestock and a food source for the races of Cyradon.

Stionoir are omnivorous, and will eat almost anything, having an amazing digestive system. They can live on food that would not support many other creatures. Stionoir make the best mounts when captured young or bred in captivity, as they are notoriously hard to break to a saddle.

Like the Cliff Rukhs, the egg-laying Stionoir were brought back to life and to maturity within the space of a few days. Not only did this include the various riding types, but also many of the livestock breed as well.

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