Wildkin

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The wildkin have long been considered a sacred animal by the night elves, and the tauren. The priests of Elune see the wildkin as imbued with the spirit and strength of the Moon Goddess, and the druids see them as guardians and protectors of nature. Night elf legends hold that the wildkin were created by Elune in the distant past to guard her sacred shrines and glades with the strength of a bear and the intelligence of an owl. Many believe there is a great deal of truth to this myth, as wildkin tend to congregate around ancient places of power. Over time however, many wildkin seem to have either forgotten their sacred charge, or lost the site they were trying to guard and now roam across both continents. Wildkin tend to be fiercely territorial and will attack anyone they meet. They resemble a cross between an owl and a bear, hence the name of the related breed, owlbears. They stand upright at about 10 to 12 feet tall, and their body is covered in hairy feathers, usually brown or white. Their arms have a wing-like shape that end in clawed talons, and their heads have a beak and antlers. These odd creatures also emit a distinctive sound when riled, sounding like a combination of growl and screech. Wildkin feathers are very highly prized in certain circles for their rare magical properties.

Other breeds include:

• Owlbeast
• Owlbear
• Moonkin
• Owlkin