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{{Beastiary Infobox
|Name=Thramak
|Image=[[File:Thramak - Drawing 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Classification=Beast of Burden
|Average Height=4.5 Feet
|Average lifespan=30-40 years
}}
{{Beastiary Sections
|Introduction=The '''Thramak''' is a subterranean beast of burden domesticated by the [[Oinien]] of [[Khamria]]. Bred for endurance and sensory acuity in the underground tunnel networks of the [[Orinilure Mountains]], the Thramak plays a vital role in Oinien transport, mining, and agriculture.
|Origin and Nature=The Thramak evolved from donkeys brought by humans into the depths of [[Orinilure]] during the [[Great Migration|great migration]]. Like the humans themselves, the donkeys were quickly influenced by the strong presence of [[Iriché]] imbuing in them a strong drive but eventually depriving them of their site ability to exist above ground.
|Biology and Physical Traits=Thramaks are compact, quadrupedal mammals roughly 4.5 feet at the shoulder and 6 feet in body length. Their thick, rubbery hide ranges in tone from dark basalt to umber, providing protection from rough tunnel walls and geothermal heat. They are entirely blind; their eyes have atrophied into calloused ridges. Instead, they navigate via a combination of whiskers and hooves that can sense subtle vibrations.

Thramaks possess enlarged lungs and a slow, efficient metabolism that allows them to work for long periods with minimal food and water. Their diet consists primarily of cultivated cave fungi and mineral-rich lichen.
|Behavior=Thramaks are calm, herd-oriented animals. They bond closely to their handlers through low-frequency vocalizations and are trained using rhythmic tapping and tonal cues. Their common behaviors include:

* Standing sleep, often braced against stone walls.
* Infrasonic bellows of contentment.
* Rumbling or stamping when agitated or alerting others to danger.
|Cultural Significance=To the Oinien, Thramaks are more than beasts of burden—they are loyal companions and living symbols of subterranean resilience. Harming a Thramak unnecessarily is a serious taboo, and tales abound of Thramaks rescuing lost miners or returning with critical supplies after collapse
|Uses=* Pulling ore carts and water sledges.
* Transporting goods through the Grand Tunnels.
* Powering small-scale lifting mechanisms in vertical shafts.
}}
[[Category:Minth]][[Category:Oinien]]