The History, Anatomy, and Origins of the Thestral
written by Silversmith
In this book, I will cover the Thestral, and everything you need to know about the creature.
Last Updated
05/31/21
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Physical appearance
Chapter 2
Often described as spooky, or sinister to the ones who can see them, they are said to give off an extremely disturbing appearance. Apart from their featherless wings however; the anatomy of these creatures is nearly the same as the common horse.
"If he had had to give them a name, he supposed he would have called them horses, though there was something reptilian about them, too. They were completely fleshless, their black coats clinging to their skeletons, of which every bone was visible. Their heads were dragonish, and their pupil-less eyes white and staring. Wings sprouted from each wither — vast, black leathery wings that looked as though they ought to belong to giant bats. Standing still and quiet in the gathering gloom, the creatures looked eerie and sinister."
It is also true, that their snouts resemble almost that of a beak, they use to grab food and then they swallow it, almost without chewing, much like birds eat worms.
"If he had had to give them a name, he supposed he would have called them horses, though there was something reptilian about them, too. They were completely fleshless, their black coats clinging to their skeletons, of which every bone was visible. Their heads were dragonish, and their pupil-less eyes white and staring. Wings sprouted from each wither — vast, black leathery wings that looked as though they ought to belong to giant bats. Standing still and quiet in the gathering gloom, the creatures looked eerie and sinister."
It is also true, that their snouts resemble almost that of a beak, they use to grab food and then they swallow it, almost without chewing, much like birds eat worms.
