Raeesga



Raeesga (rey-es-gah) Raeesga is Direcan's mount and companion, accompanying him whenever he leaves his mountain or domain.

Life and origin
Raeesga has always been Direcan's mount. No one has seen him travel without it. He is also the final guardian of the Ancient Claw, protecting the claw from humans, and anyone who can get past him is deemed a knight by Direcan.

Some say Direcan and Raeesga were born on the same day, both being taken care of by an old couple. This is why Raeesga and Direcan's bond is so strong. Along with this bond, Direcan has had a strong bond with all tigers in his domain.

Although parts of this story are true, Direcan has never confirmed nor denied any of this. The only thing that is known is that Raeesga is very old, but in very good shape still. It is thought that Raeesga is immortal as well. He resides in a cave at the top of Mountain of Sanctuary, named Claw Seek Peak, and is the only tiger allowed in the throne room at any time.

He is a giant tiger that is about twice the size of other tigers and about one and a half the size of most horses. He is faster than any horse by three times their speed, he is familiar with all of the terrain around the Burning Plains and can easily find the quickest and easiest route through it.

Bond
Direcan's bond with this tiger is great. During their lives they have saved each other’s life many times in battle. It is said that Direcan modified his sword, Sreacre, to give himself a claw, getting the idea from Raeesga from his large paws and very long claws. People have told stories about when Direcan uses his swords special abilities it also affects Raeesga, giving him longer claws to slash at his prey, although it does the same to him as it does to Direcan and steals his energy, but a lot less slower since it drawn energy from both Direcan and Raeesga.