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Irumi
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Classification	Beast of Burden
Average Height	4.5 Feet
Average Lifespan	30-40 years

Introduction

The Irumi is a subterranean beast of burden domesticated by the Oinien of Orinilure. Bred for endurance and sensory acuity in the underground tunnel networks of the Orinilure Mountains, the Irumi plays a vital role in Oinien transport, mining, and agriculture.

Origin and Nature

The Irumi evolved from donkeys brought by humans into the depths of Orinilure during the great migration. Like the humans themselves, the donkeys were quickly influenced by the strong presence of Iriché, imbuing them with a strong drive but eventually depriving them of their ability to exist above ground.

Biology and Physical Traits

Irumis are compact, quadrupedal mammals roughly 4.5 feet at the shoulder and 6 feet in body length. Their thick, rubbery hide ranges from dark basalt to umber, protecting them 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.

Irumis have enlarged lungs and a slow, efficient metabolism that lets them work for long periods with minimal food and water. Their diet consists primarily of cultivated cave fungi and mineral-rich lichen.

Behavior

Irumis 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, Irumis are more than beasts of burden—they are loyal companions and living symbols of subterranean resilience. Harming an Irumi unnecessarily is a serious taboo, and tales abound of Irumis rescuing lost miners or returning with critical supplies after collapse

Uses

Pulling ore carts and water sledges.
Powering small-scale lifting mechanisms in vertical shafts.

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+{{Bestiary Infobox
-|Name=Thramak
+|Name= Irumi
-|Image=[[File:Thramak - Drawing 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File: Irumi - Drawing 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Classification=Beast of Burden
 |Average Height=4.5 Feet
 |Average lifespan=30-40 years
 }}
-{{Beastiary Sections
+{{Bestiary Sections
-|Introduction=The '''Thramak''' is a subterranean beast of burden domesticated by the [[Minthari]] of [[Terasil]]. Bred for endurance and sensory acuity in the underground tunnel networks of the [[Minthal Range]], the Thramak plays a vital role in Minthari transport, mining, and agriculture.
+|Introduction=The ''' Irumi''' is a subterranean beast of burden domesticated by the [[Oinien]] of [[Orinilure]]. Bred for endurance and sensory acuity in the underground tunnel networks of the [[Orinilure Mountains]], the  Irumi plays a vital role in Oinien transport, mining, and agriculture.
-|Origin and Nature=The Thramak evolved from donkeys brought by trueborn humans into the depths of [[Minthal]] during the great migration. Like the humans themselves, the donkeys were quickly influenced by the strong presence of [[Desame]] imbuing in them a strong drive but eventually depriving them of their site ability to exist above ground.
+|Origin and Nature=The  Irumi 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 them with a strong drive but eventually depriving them of their 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.
+|Biology and Physical Traits= Irumis are compact, quadrupedal mammals roughly 4.5 feet at the shoulder and 6 feet in body length. Their thick, rubbery hide ranges from dark basalt to umber, protecting them 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.
+Irumis have enlarged lungs and a slow, efficient metabolism that lets them work for long periods with minimal food and water. Their diet consists primarily of cultivated cave fungi and mineral-rich lichen.
-[[File:Thramak_-_Drawing_02.jpg|thumb|A Thramak pulling a wagon]]
+|Behavior= Irumis 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:
-|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 Minthari, 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
+|Cultural Significance=To the Oinien,  Irumis are more than beasts of burden—they are loyal companions and living symbols of subterranean resilience. Harming an Irumi unnecessarily is a serious taboo, and tales abound of  Irumis 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:Minthari]]
+[[Category:Orinilure]][[Category:Oinien]]