Teppin

Teppins are a species of large herbivorous lizards native to Nerod and more specifically to the Planes of NathNath.

Habitat
Teppins prefer arid, hot regions where they can minimise moisturisation and maximise sun-basking time.

Their territory extends throughout the desert beyond Nath and a small number of teppins have adapted to life in the forest, namely Vrenitë. Teppins are bred extensively throughout Nerod for use as steeds. The main breeder of teppins is Magelbrath.

Domestication
Teppins were domesticated hundreds of years ago for use as steeds. While herds still run wild in some places deep into the desert, it is most common to see a Teppin under the firm buttocks of a Neridic rider.

Teppin steering mechanisms are unusual in thet they aim at blocking legs instead of guiding the head. While this method is highly dangerous at high speeds, it is considered the best way of steering a teppin as the sharp teeth of this huge lizard would chew through any type of oral steering.