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Origin: Kela (plateaus)
The Boretheris Titan was a massive, herbivorous creature native to the plateaus of Kela, known for its formidable charging behavior and significant ecological impact. This extinct species was a dominant grazer in its habitat, shaping the landscape through its feeding and movement patterns. Its large size and aggressive territorial behavior made it a significant hazard for early human settlements, contributing to its eventual extinction during the Late Conquest (~2,200 YBM) due to overhunting by imperial forces. H
Boretheris Titans inhabited the open plateaus of Kela, favoring grassy, high-altitude plains with sparse vegetation. Their grazing patterns maintained clearings, preventing overgrowth, but their heavy footfalls destabilized loose soils, contributing to erosion. They avoided dense forests and lowlands due to their need for open space to charge and maneuver.
Found at elevations of 2–4 km on Kela’s expansive plateaus, Boretheris Titans thrived in high-altitude environments with cooler temperatures and thin air. They were rarely seen below 1.5 km, as lower elevations lacked the open terrain and vegetation suited to their grazing habits.
Kela’s plateau climate, averaging -10 to 15°C, supported the Boretheris Titan’s robust physiology. The region’s cool, dry conditions, influenced by Saethern’s stable light, fostered grassy plains ideal for grazing. The species struggled in warmer, humid lowlands or arid deserts.
Mature Boretheris Titans stood 2.8–3.2 meters at the shoulder, with a bulky frame supporting their charging behavior. Juveniles (under 5 years) ranged from 1–1.5 meters, growing rapidly to support herd survival.
The Boretheris Titan’s extinction during the Late Conquest (~2,200 YBM) resulted from overhunting by imperial forces seeking to clear plateaus for settlement. Its grazing maintained Kela’s open landscapes, and its absence led to overgrowth in some regions, complicating modern surveys. Fossil sites remain valuable for ecological studies but are hazardous during tremors. The species’ limited range to Kela’s plateaus restricted its ecological impact to high-altitude biomes.