(I drew mine according to the descriptions in the original version - just assumed the new version said the same thing. Maybe they didn't?)
1e should be more correct, and I do remember the descriptions being similar, but could be wrong on that. Been awhile since I looked at any 2e stuff until last night and that was just about the quake and the messenger disappearing.
Personnally, here's how it goes:
Mekillot: I first thought of having both beasts in my setting, but only one would be the mekillot (the 1e one) and the other would need a new name. Then, I saw the Dirks and figured that they looked a lot like mekillots of 1e, so why not make the mekillots of 1e dirks and the mekillots those of 2e? This would clash somewhat with lots of material though concerning the mekillots. Not sure anymore.
Inix: Here, these are two different species of Inixes. Lizard-like inixes are the most common, but the plated inixies (which would need a name, or a tag such as plated) do exist in other areas... I'm thinking east, maybe in the Draj region. I could see draji warriors on those...
Kanks: Definately 1e here. 2e kanks look to much like big spiders for my taste, and they look difficult to ride.
Maybe the female mekillots have these enormous horns, or maybe it's the males who have the horns? We took the angle that you never seem them together on the same caravan because they have been known to try and mate at inopportune moments. Very messy.
I say keep the differences
.Originally posted by Kamelion
We have embraced these changes in our game with the idea that there are simply other species of mekillot, kank, inix or whatever. Not all dogs, spiders or cows look alike on Earth - there's no reason that all animals should all be identical on Athas either.
Maybe the female mekillots have these enormous horns, or maybe it's the males who have the horns? We took the angle that you never seem them together on the same caravan because they have been known to try and mate at inopportune moments. Very messy.
I say keep the differences
I agree on keeping the differances but as seperate species not seperate sexs.
Originally posted by Shei-Nad
Different spiecies look different, yes, but the two mekillots seem se unalike it doesn't really make much sense IMO. I'm surprised no one else commented this. What version of these beasts do you use?
Well, it could be like the Killer Whale vs. a Humpback Whale - they look different (and technically the Killer Whale is closer to a Dolphin than a Humpback), but both are called Whales. Maybe something similar happened with the Mekillots.
I would think the prior would be more practical (strangely enough) because if one of those two ton axles breaks in the middle of the sandy wastes, the entire caravan is screwed. Its not like they can just fix it... Whereas the other way they just need to make sure the mekillot gets enough food. (sorry slaves. Take one for the team!)
And what about how mek's caravans work? I've seen some pictures where it seems like they've built a miniature fort on the mekillot's back... another pic shows two mekillots pulling a fort-on-wheels
I like both. The one pulled would be capable of being much larger and so the higher profit may be worth the risk, but that's the trade-off.
Originally posted by xlorepdarkhelm
Well, it could be like the Killer Whale vs. a Humpback Whale - they look different (and technically the Killer Whale is closer to a Dolphin than a Humpback), but both are called Whales. Maybe something similar happened with the Mekillots.
Yeah, but both still look like big fish.
The earlier mekillot looked like a giant turtle, and even had similar abilities according to the Crimson Legion, while the other looks like a even bigger triceratops which horns and all. The absence of shell on the latter suggests a completly different evolutionary path IMO.
I think I'd make them completly different species.
What would be a good name?
What would be a good name?
Some suggestions: Mullak, Berak, Tokrak, Nel'ugg
Originally posted by Jon, Oracle of Athas
Some suggestions: Mullak, Berak, Tokrak, Nel'ugg
Man I really like Mullak alot!
Others, how does Mullak sound?
It might be interesting to differenciate what city states have more mekillots close-by and which have mullaks...
I'd go with mekillots for south-western cities (Balic, Tyr, Urik), and mullaks for north-eastern (Raam, Draj, Nibenay)
Originally posted by Shei-Nad
I was going to say the same thing...
Others, how does Mullak sound?
It might be interesting to differenciate what city states have more mekillots close-by and which have mullaks...
I'd go with mekillots for south-western cities (Balic, Tyr, Urik), and mullaks for north-eastern (Raam, Draj, Nibenay)
The word Mul can be found in Mullak. Is there a reason for naming the beast Mullak.