Fiction:The Firmament/Pegasus

"Only the most virtuous of riders can take to the skies with the pegasus. It it an unprecedented honour to be given such an opportunity."

- Gaiallard Downbrooke, Aynachian knight

Pegasi (s. pegasus) are a species of winged horse found in the plateaus of Dryadala and Lesheron.

Appearance
A pegasus resembles a large horse with a pair of wings upon its back, covered in distinct fur which, from a distance, resembles feathers. Most pegasi are light in colouration, sporting white or silver fur. Pegasi stand at an average of 2 meters tall and can live around three decades.

Ecology
Pegasi in the wild live in plateaus, where they make small herds and fly from grass fields to grass fields in search for food. Pegasi are common across the wilderness of Dryadala, and were introduced into the continent of Lesheron by the high elves when they migrated to that land. In the wild, pegasi are often preyed on by griffons.

Society
Pegasi live in small herds, significantly smaller than those of common horses. They have been somewhat domesticated by both elves and human, who use them as mounts among their most elite forces.

Abilities
The most striking difference between pegasi are horses is the presence of wings which grant them flight. A healthy pegasus can fly at an average of 70 kilometers per hour.