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Details: The Thwarthide, though not a prevalent species, is still a common enough creature to find around Scalvoris that a lot of research has been focused on better understanding them; mainly for the sake of finding easier ways to kill them. Sharing a common ancestor with Thwarthogs, the Thwarthide is another species of boar which has developed a heightened level of intelligence, though unlike it's cunning cousin this brain development has occured in the area of the brain that deals with using tools and social cognition rather than logical thinking and planning, which combined with their meaty hands and ability to stand on two legs allow these creature to live in rudimentary tribes, which can be found scattered all over the wilds of Scalvoris and densely populated in the land surrounding the Scalvoris Mountains.

Although from a purely scientific standpoint the Thwarthide is a very intelligent animal, they have (perhaps rather unfairly) earned a reputation for being immensely dense and brutish, so much so that their names are often invoked as an insult by the residents of Scalvoris. While these creatures do have the intelligence to cobble together basic tools from stone and wood, such as clubs or wigwams, they are still at their cores just animals lacking in complex emotion or the ability to reason, and as such judging the by the same standards of civilization as the races is rather arbitrary. The smartest Thwarthide's are clever enough to create fire, and because of this are normally able to usurp the position of head of their tribes, but are never able to figure out how to properly use them to cook food or work metal.

Because they're still the same size as an average boar and thus seem short and stunted to a human they are often considered pretty weak, and admittedly are in a 1-on-1 fight. But fighting together as a tribe these seemingly comical creatures are surprisingly coordinated, and their ferocity and endurance can soon overwhelm an unwary traveller. The largest ever recorded Thwarthide tribe numbered at just under 50, however there is no reason why more could not be united together under a strong enough leader.

Lifespan and Development: The average Thwarthide reached maturity at 8 years old and lives for 30 years. They could theoretically live into their early 40's, however the vast majority of elderly Thwarthides are killed by younger Thwarthides that've just reached maturity as a way of proving their strength.

Diet: Omnivorous, and more than happy to eat any animal that moves, other Thwarthides included.

Temperament: Highly aggressive to every creature not in their tribe. Tribal leaders are also aggressive to other Thwarthides in their tribe that could challenge their position. They tend to be a little more passive towards Thwarthogs, though the two species share no special relationship.

Abilities: Can create and use basic tools. Sturdy constitutions. Decent at teamwork.

Weaknesses:Very easy to trick or remain hidden from. Easily provoked into fighting other tribes.