Overview
Ivory Boar (Eburneus sus) is one of the documented fauna of Mirum. Its recorded habitats include Forests, Mountain Foothills. It has no magical traits. Ivory Boars are massive forest-dwelling swine with dense dark coats and enormous ivory-colored tusks that can exceed three feet in length.
Important ecosystem engineers that reshape soil and forest undergrowth through constant rooting behavior. Behavior: Generally solitary except during mating season. Males compete violently for breeding rights. Diet: Roots, mushrooms, nuts, insects, carrion, fallen fruit, small reptiles, and eggs
Farmers often consider them destructive pests due to crop damage. Hunters, however, regard them as some of the most dangerous and prestigious game animals in the kingdom. Ivory Boars have been hunted throughout Mirum's history both for food and sport.
Appearance
It has no magical traits. Ivory Boars are massive forest-dwelling swine with dense dark coats and enormous ivory-colored tusks that can exceed three feet in length. Mature males often bear extensive scars from territorial battles. Its reputation comes entirely from raw physical power. Ivory Boars possess thick hides, powerful shoulders, and enormous ivory tusks capable of inflicting devastating injuries.
Ecology
Important ecosystem engineers that reshape soil and forest undergrowth through constant rooting behavior.
Diet
Roots, mushrooms, nuts, insects, carrion, fallen fruit, small reptiles, and eggs
Predators
Juveniles may fall prey to Marblefang Lions, Mist Stalkers, and large Wyrm Eels near waterways. Healthy adults have few natural predators.
Behavior
Generally solitary except during mating season. Males compete violently for breeding rights.
Reproduction
Females produce litters of four to eight piglets after a five-month gestation.
History
Ivory Boars have been hunted throughout Mirum's history both for food and sport. Noble hunts targeting particularly large males remain popular traditions.
Relationship With Humans
Farmers often consider them destructive pests due to crop damage. Hunters, however, regard them as some of the most dangerous and prestigious game animals in the kingdom.