"Though its head almost appears too big for its body, this young juvenile is quite energetic. It spends every waking moment exploring its surroundings. Sometimes its curvy, developing horns will get tangled in something, but the creature uses its powerful neck muscles to twist and pull until they come free. Its spotted coat has a coarse feel to it, though the bushy tip of its tail is surprisingly soft. If startled, it will lash its tail and let out a surprisingly deep growl."
Adult[]
"Saltantas are an elusive species that can be difficult to spot thanks to their mottled fur and bushy mane and tail, which allow them to disguise themselves among plants, rocks, and other natural objects. They are powerful ambush hunters capable of stalking prey for days until the opportunity to strike arises. Their strong, muscular body is best suited for short bursts of speed, so it is crucial that they deliver a swift, fatal blow with their sharp claws or fangs. As they only need to eat once or twice a month, Saltantas spend much of their time wandering. They have no set territory, preferring to seek out new places every day, and thus tracking them can be challenging. Females carry their young on their back until the juveniles are old enough to walk; the soft fur of their mane makes a comfortable nest. Saltantas communicate mainly in low growls and snarls, though there are reports that they can also produce a soft, rumbling purr."
Capsule
Young
Male & Female
Variations[]
Body[]
Brown
Gray
Black
AABB
AABb
AAbb
Orange
Blue
Tan
AaBB
AaBb
Aabb
Red
Lavender
White
aaBB
aaBb
aabb
This trait also affects a Saltanta's eye color; see the trivia section for the relevant table.
Mane[]
Blue
White
Black
AABB
AABb
AAbb
Pink
Purple/Mottled
Gold
AaBB
AaBb
Aabb
Maroon
Lavender
Gray
aaBB
aaBb
aabb
Marking[]
Tiger - Brown
Leopard - Black
Tapir - Gray
AABB
AABb
AAbb
Tiger - Orange
Tapir - Purple
Tapir - Brown
AaBB
AaBb
Aabb
Leopard - Red
Leopard - Purple
Tiger - Gray
aaBB
aaBb
aabb
Horns[]
Blue
Black
Black
AABB
AABb
AAbb
Pink
Purple
Gold
AaBB
AaBb
Aabb
Red
Light Blue
Gray
aaBB
aaBb
aabb
This gene also affects the colors of Saltanta's claws and teeth.
Trivia[]
The body gene also affects a Saltanta's eye color, as illustrated in the table below:
Tan Eyes
Green Eyes
(Light)
White Eyes
AABB Body
AABb Body
AAbb Body
Green Eyes
(Dark)
Teal Eyes
Yellow Eyes
AaBB Body
AaBb Body
Aabb Body
Orange Eyes
Blue Eyes
Red Eyes
aaBB Body
aaBb Body
aabb Body
Trivia[]
TFO uses Esperanto as a basis for creature names (although it's not always exact—accents are ignored and spellings occasionally shift). “Saltanta” means “Jumper.”
