Banther

Information
Name	Banther (singular) Banthers (plural)
Type	Unknown Arcanum
Home	Xadia Katolis

Banthers are a species of predatory mammalian creatures native to the forests of Xadia and Katolis.

Appearance

Banthers are large horse-sized creatures with sharp teeth and claws, a body and a head resembling those of a bear, as well as panther-like features including a long, slim tail, whiskers, and feline ears. Their muscular bodies are covered in a thick, black pelt decorated with dark panther-like spots, freckles, and paws of the same shade. While their noses match their bodies with a similar black shade, their eyes are light yellow. Their pelts also feature a light gray spot between their eyebrows, as well as on the edge of their eyes.

Juvenile Banthers resemble their adult counterparts but have a yellow patch of fur between their eyes, with yellow paws, claws, and spots on their legs.

Gallery

Concept of Banthers in The Art of The Dragon Prince Ezran with Banther cubs A corrupted Banther

Information

Banthers are somewhat intelligent and peaceful creatures that will not attack unless provoked. They are also social creatures that sometimes live and hunt in packs.

Skills and Abilities

Strength

Banthers are able to effortlessly carry humans and Glow Toads on their backs. Their teeth and claws can also effortlessly tear through the flesh of horses and dragons.

Speed

Banthers can run as fast as Shadowpaws.

Climbing

Despite their large size, Banthers can use their claws to climb down head first without complications.

Stealth

Despite their large size, Banthers can be rather stealthy when stalking their prey.

Temperature Resistance

Banthers are resistant to cold temperatures, since one showed no signs of ill effects after Callum trapped it with "Aspiro Frigis".

Trivia

• The Banther is named after a combination of the words "Bear" and "Panther", which refers to producer Justin Santistevan's childhood fear of bears and producer Aaron Ehasz's fear of panthers.
• According to Ezran, Banthers are fond of praise, compliments, as well as a friendly scratch under the chin every now and then.
• The Banther Lodge in Katolis is named after the creature.
• The Banther's hybrid appearance and name is a callback to the hybridized creatures in the "Avatar" franchise.
• Banthers are the most common of Sunforge-corrupted creatures.