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Realistic or Fantasy: Fantasy
Breed Name: Katilium Gràm- Otherwise known as A Tree Drinker.
Size: Females and males typically differ in size. However, not like you'd expect. Females respectively grow up to around 5'6" (66inches) at the highest, to 5'2" (62inches) at the lowest. The males, nearly a foot shorter, hold a stockier body. Normally being anywhere from 4'5" (53inches) to the peak of an even 5' (60inches). And yes, this is merely from floor to shoulder.

Both female and male Tree Drinkers are around 9'2" to 10 feet in length from head to tail.

As for weight, females normally, when well-fed, weigh a whopping amount of about 675 pounds. Weighing ten less or ten more still being a healthy weight.

Males weigh quite a bit more. Them being more stockier, and muscular than the female equivalent. Males normally weigh around 895-900 pounds. And just as the females, any ten, more or less, is still a healthy weight to consider.

Color(s): Tree drinkers are normally like that of mud. Producing a dark brown hue with the possible black coating here and there. Tree drinkers are unable to process the coloration of white, or any lighter color with the exception of the rare amber of gold. Tree drinkers normally are seen with a bland spectrum of colors upon their rough skin. Normally being a plain dark brown, black, tan, or a brown color whom looks close to the color of swamp-ridden leaves. Granted, many are quite plain, but there is the chance that the light patterns of brindle, some variation of calico print made up of browns, blacks and amber's, and possibly lighter colored paints could show up upon the male's body. However, it's very rare to see these markings last through kit hood.

Tree Drinkers can come in plain colors of..

- Bronze
- Black
- Brown
- Tan
- Dark, brownish Green
- Tawny
- Grey
- Crimson
- The occasional amber
- The occasional gold

They cannot come in..

- White
- Cream
- Light amber
- Beige
- Blue's
- Light Green (Such as mint)
- Pink's
- Light red
- Orange's
- Yellow
- Purple's

Special Features and/or Markings:

Tree Drinkers have an odd, bone-like plating a majority of its body. These plates are usually either darker, or lighter than its base; usually being seem covering most of its rear, shoulders, upper cranium, upper neck, the top of the tail, and the fore arms. These platings are distributed upon its body raggedly. Making each plate point slightly away from the skin, into the air. Creating something resembling a sharp blade at the tip. Tree Drinkers are not born with these hard platings. Instead, they are developed over time. The more one injures itself, the tougher the armor it grows. Plates, like teeth, grow back somewhat quickly. Taking about a month to fully grow back in place. They are often broken. Thus, making it grow back awkwardly, and crookedly. This is often why you see newly grown Cubs stride about with straight plating, whilst the elders have theirs in jagged, unpleasant patterns.

Tree Drinker's have long, flexible tails that can be used to grab things from afar. Their tails are often used as both an extra hand, and an extra mouth. Considering they can eat most of their meals through absorbing it through small pin-holes located throughout the tail tip. There is no armor where the holes begin. And this is simply to ensure that the nutrients from whatever the Drinker is eating, gets into the blood stream safely.

Tree Drinker's have large paws. A majority of their paws being made up of a soft tissue like that of the tail tip. The 'claws' are soft to the touch. Feeling slightly reminiscent of a gel-lick substance. Normally, Tree Drinker's 'eat' through these 'claw'-like additions to their body. Along with their tail. These 'claws' are to not be used in battle; they are extremely sensitive to both climate change, and heat signatures as it seems. However, it is said that every once in a while, a cub is born with these claws over hardening, thus, making them able to use them as a weapon. These few are to be the protectors of the pride. The first born with these hardened weapons often becoming the 'alpha' of the group. Merely by nature. If, however, they can survive through their first year of life. Considering that, through the softened claws, are their main source of eating. 

The typical build for the male equivalent of these creatures are like that of the tiger species. Males are normally quite a bit more bulkier, and more  sturdy as to withstand enemy attacks. Normally being equipped with muscular legs ripe for the leaping. And slightly shorter tails compared to the female's so that they don't get in the way whilst running. Normally, male's have gruffer looking skin patterns; and sharper teeth within their mouths. However, both female's and males do not have proper throats. Thus, explaining why they must eat through their weapons and/or tail. 

Female's, as far as many researchers know, are to be made for the climb. Having the more feminine figure, and looking close to that of a panther. They have lean, lanky bodies. With thinner claws and a whip-like tail compared to the male's more thicker extra limb. It is said that the female equivalent has a much easier time digesting their food. And this is mostly because of the fact that their respiratory system seems to always be awaiting fertilization from a mate. Female's often have longer legs compared to the brute. As they normally climb trees to escape predators. Or perhaps stick to the sides of walls thanks to their oddly, suction-cup like talons. The female's normally have more rounded teeth. Thought to only be used to crush up food so that their young can absorb it more efficiently.  

Both Tree Drinker's heads are normally the standard slope. Their cranium being reminiscent to what you see today in the Bull Terrier Domesticated Dog breed. Granted, these are indeed felines. But, it's reminiscent of this dog breed. Four eyes are displayed upon its maw. One, in the typical position towards the middle of its face. The other set, about an inch or so below the first. And slightly smaller in size. All male's typically have the eye color of black, or perhaps the dark brown. And all female equivalents have an either white, blue, or light brown hue to their eyes. Their pupils seem to be cat-like. Often narrowing in times of fear or aggression. 

Both male and female Tree Drinkers are basically blind. They are only able to see shadows, and heat signatures. They rely wholeheartedly on their hearing, and smell. 

Tree Drinker's possess a feather-like substance upon their chins. Which, grow in quantity over time. These 'feathers' are actually something kind of like leaves. Every year, the beholding growing a 'leaf'. This often helps others determine just how old each of them are. The female's typically have slightly longer 'feathers' compared to the males. However, it's hardly noticeable until their older years. These 'leaves' typically, like ears, 'prick' when listening. Male's often sprawl out their feathers as a sign of dominance amongst others. Or perhaps to show those around them that they hear something near by. However, they cannot hear with their feathers. That's their audit's job. 

Tree Drinker's come equipped with two sets of ears. One that senses details, the other, movement. The one for movement is quite a bit larger than the other. Sitting atop the cranium of the beast like a trophy. Possibly a trophy a foot in length. And 5 inches in width. The other, used mainly for details in the surroundings, judging things such as shifting heat, and breathing, or perhaps heartbeats near by. These are only about 7 inches in height, and only about 2 to 3 inches in width. Upon the head, these smaller ears hide in the shadow of the larger pair. Even though this pair sits upon his head in front of the other. Right above the creature's first pair of eyes.

Tree Drinker's can also survive three days upon sunlight, and sunlight alone. And only require a small amount of water each day. They also don't need alot of fresh oxygen. Thus, they are capable to live quite literally anywhere. As long as there's a crack to the outside world. Granted, they won't last for most than two years in a small, enclosed area, but they can hold out for quite sometime. 

Extra Information: (Such as they developed this way to live in this specific environment or to escape this kind of predator.)