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'''Sun dogs''' are a type of giant | '''Sun dogs''' are a type of giant canine that is native to the [[Khurazar Mountains]]. Today few live in the wild, as the species was long ago domesticated by the sun giants of [[Kharakun]], who use them as companions, guard dogs, and to assist in managing their herds. | ||
Sun dogs are quite large, roughly the size of an adult lion when fully grown. Their long fur varies in color from reddish brown to yellow. Well suited to their mountain environment, sun dogs have an innate resistance to cold. Similarly to the sun giants, the area around a sun dog increases in brightness, even in areas of magical darkness. This ability seems to come from their fur, which can [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber-optic_cable carry light]. | Sun dogs are quite large, roughly the size of an adult lion when fully grown. Their long fur varies in color on an individual basis from reddish brown to yellow to golden. Well suited to their mountain environment, sun dogs have an innate resistance to cold. Similarly to the sun giants, the area around a sun dog increases in brightness, even in areas of magical darkness. This ability seems to come from their fur, which can [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber-optic_cable carry light]. | ||
Highly loyal to their masters, most sun dogs live with the giants in their surface communities. Some dwarves of Kharakun have adopted the dogs for use in navigating the crystal caves, but their size can be a hindrance in this role. | Highly loyal to their masters, most sun dogs live with the giants in their surface communities. Some dwarves of Kharakun have adopted the dogs for use in navigating the crystal caves, but their size can be a hindrance in this role. | ||
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Sun dogs are a type of giant canine that is native to the Khurazar Mountains. Today few live in the wild, as the species was long ago domesticated by the sun giants of Kharakun, who use them as companions, guard dogs, and to assist in managing their herds.
Sun dogs are quite large, roughly the size of an adult lion when fully grown. Their long fur varies in color on an individual basis from reddish brown to yellow to golden. Well suited to their mountain environment, sun dogs have an innate resistance to cold. Similarly to the sun giants, the area around a sun dog increases in brightness, even in areas of magical darkness. This ability seems to come from their fur, which can carry light.
Highly loyal to their masters, most sun dogs live with the giants in their surface communities. Some dwarves of Kharakun have adopted the dogs for use in navigating the crystal caves, but their size can be a hindrance in this role.