Male Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Golden Tersha
Birthday: Friday, November 3, 2023
Owner: Kestrad
Element: Earth 
Tersha hatchlings are shy and reclusive creatures. Not having developed the earth magic that allows them the faster digging speed of an adult they are most often found above ground hiding beneath their oversized nose appendage, peeking out at the world in an almost comical way. At this age they are very cuddly and will gladly snuggle up in their magi’s lap or burrow into a warm pocket. As they grow into their appendage they start to become a little snappy. You can always tell a magi with a growing tersha by the many bandages on their fingers and the lingering smell of healing ointment.
Those who have stumbled across an intricate design in the earthen floor of a woodland glen are often amazed at the detailed design. The fact that it also seems filled with landed butterflies also adds to the mystique. Those who know better run the other way. An adult tersha can carve large detailed designs in the earth that are so intricate they almost seem hypnotic. They sometimes gather in groups to create a carpet of mesmerising patterns, sitting just beneath the surface with their butterfly-like nose appendage twitching and fluttering on the ground as a temptation. When this is touched even lightly, a tersha will immediately burst out of the ground with jaws open and large claws flying to capture and devour whatever creature was unfortunate enough to be lured close. On special occasions Magi have trained this rather beautiful creature to make stunning designs and displays in gardens and public spaces – though the saying 'keep off the grass' has an entirely different meaning when it was decorated by a tersha.
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: Mysfytt