#Banoks #HappyStPatricksDay #HappyStPatrickDay #HappyStPatricksDay2018 #HappyStPatrickDay2018 The books I have read do not do justice to the beauty of these gentle grazers, and I can see now why the monks at the Sipang temples call them “the architects”. The landscape around us is littered with the giant cages of their making. Some are broken and abandoned, but it would have taken a mighty blow to damage them, as they are incredibly strong. I suspect some of those surrounding us have stood for thousands of years. It is said that the Banoks have no natural predators, however the tenacious rock vultures are a great danger for the eggs and young. Banoks only produce one clutch of two eggs per year, and so protection of the offspring is crucial for their survival. I only hope we get to see some of the young ones up close! Will be writing again soon, Your favourite Nephew, King Devin?

#Banoks #HappyStPatricksDay #HappyStPatrickDay #HappyStPatricksDay2018 #HappyStPatrickDay2018 Dearest Uncle Ludus, We have just now reached the plains of Rothien after our caravan was led astray though the scrublands south of the Hindar empire. What an adventure that was, I can tell you! Enyd was very nearly run down by a duo of duelling Ghak on the first evening, and spent the night up a tree that could barely hold her slight weight, you can imagine the look on her face I’m sure. Anyway, the expedition has proved more successful than I could ever have imagined, and there was a further surprise today when we lucked upon a herd of the fabled Banoks. Fearsome and majestic they are my dear Uncle, the head of the male is heavily armoured and the tallest must stand at ten metres high! From what we have seen, the horns are rarely used and seem more a means of intimidation or defence, especially against any attack on the gland beneath the chin. This gland secretes a type of resin which the male weaves his long hairs into to form a type of cage to protect his harem’s eggs. The largest one is the dominant, to be sure, as he has the largest set of horns with which to ward off rival males, and his creations are the most beautiful of all.

Noo pose. 😂😂😂😃 #banoks

well its his nickname <3