Tinessian Lion (animal)
Tinessian lions are the great beasts native to the highlands of Malcois. Like their smaller cousins they can be found in the company of one another, but while the lowland lions dwell in groups as large as twenty individuals, the Tintessian breed only tolerates half that many individuals in their prides.
"Tinessian lions are the great beasts native to the highlands of Malcois. Like their smaller cousins they can be found in the company of one another, but while the lowland lions dwell in groups as large as twenty individuals, the Tintessian breed only tolerates half that many individuals in their prides." - Ragambald Manswel's Bestiarium
We have tracked the great Tintessian Lion through the backwater hills of Malcois, guided by the messily devoured remains of the Ibexes unlucky enough to find themselves in its path. We have caught occasional glimpses of our quarry, a solitary male with a massive blonde mane. I have to admit, despite the beast's dagger-like claws and teeth, the animal cuts a noble profile in the austere beauty of the Malcoisian mountains.
We make our final approach to the beast's den tomorrow.