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{{Beastiary Infobox

|Name=Thramak

|Spirit Origin=[[Desame]]

|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 [[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.

|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.

|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 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

|Uses=* Pulling ore carts and water sledges.

* Transporting goods through the Grand Tunnels.

* Powering small-scale lifting mechanisms in vertical shafts.

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 {{Beastiary Infobox
 |Name=Thramak
+|Spirit Origin=[[Desame]]
+|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 [[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.
+|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.
+|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 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
+|Uses=* Pulling ore carts and water sledges.
+* Transporting goods through the Grand Tunnels.
+* Powering small-scale lifting mechanisms in vertical shafts.
 }}
-{{Beastiary Sections}}