Post by Goanna on Jun 11, 2011 21:48:30 GMT -5
Behaviour
Nirions on the whole prefer to keep to themselves, as they are fairly shy and don't enjoy sharing close company with those they don't know very well. The exception to this, of course, are the guides, who greatly enjoy leading others up and down mountains and offering insight and leadership. However the guides, while sharing information about the land, will not diverge details about themselves and their personal lives. Modesty is a great value to a nirion.
Expression & mood
A nirion relies on its horns, hooves and tail to convey its mood and expression. The position of the horns in relation to the head can be seen as an indication of an animal’s mood. For example, if the horn tips are tightly curled and held close to the skull, the nirion is likely angry or frustrated. If the horns are in their normal position, barely curled, the nirion is feeling comfortable and happy. Fear or sadness can be conveyed by positioning the horns lower against the head.
A pawing of its front hooves against the ground implies that a nirion is impatient, upset or angry. A restless or over excited nirion though, will tap its hooves against the ground.
The tail is also used to show emotion. If it is held higher in the air and waved about, the animal is probably happy or excited. If it is held stiffly, pointing downwards, the animal is likely feeling upset or uncomfortable.
A joyful nirion will toss its head like a horse. Also similar to horses, if a nirion bares its teeth it’s probably testing the scent of another of its kind. Hostile nirions will grind their teeth and lower their heads towards their enemies. Alert or scared animals will stand stock still and sometimes twitch or shake their bodies nervously.
Nirions on the whole prefer to keep to themselves, as they are fairly shy and don't enjoy sharing close company with those they don't know very well. The exception to this, of course, are the guides, who greatly enjoy leading others up and down mountains and offering insight and leadership. However the guides, while sharing information about the land, will not diverge details about themselves and their personal lives. Modesty is a great value to a nirion.
Expression & mood
A nirion relies on its horns, hooves and tail to convey its mood and expression. The position of the horns in relation to the head can be seen as an indication of an animal’s mood. For example, if the horn tips are tightly curled and held close to the skull, the nirion is likely angry or frustrated. If the horns are in their normal position, barely curled, the nirion is feeling comfortable and happy. Fear or sadness can be conveyed by positioning the horns lower against the head.
A pawing of its front hooves against the ground implies that a nirion is impatient, upset or angry. A restless or over excited nirion though, will tap its hooves against the ground.
The tail is also used to show emotion. If it is held higher in the air and waved about, the animal is probably happy or excited. If it is held stiffly, pointing downwards, the animal is likely feeling upset or uncomfortable.
A joyful nirion will toss its head like a horse. Also similar to horses, if a nirion bares its teeth it’s probably testing the scent of another of its kind. Hostile nirions will grind their teeth and lower their heads towards their enemies. Alert or scared animals will stand stock still and sometimes twitch or shake their bodies nervously.