Sharing a new character and species for Shadow's Mark. Alces is very important to Ebony's daily life at home, working as a heavy labor animal and also for travel. Her father bought him young, hoping Alces could carry the family and their goods for many years. At this point in time, he is in his golden years but is still ready and willing to take his routes to and from the market.
Alces is mostly domesticated, though his species is naturally more docile. During the mating season, all servines make calls across the fence and in the woods. It's the most disruptive time of the year, with males sounding their vocal range more than their horns make contact. Interbreeding is sometimes seen between different domestic/ wild counterparts. Does can produce a dairy equivalent, while bucks are best for work and occasionally meat.
Alces will eat just about anything, from grains and grasses to fruits and bark. There are a few mildly toxic plants he can process as well, making it incredibly easy to keep them when it comes to food. Their maneure can also be used in some remedies.
Sarutians are omnivorous, though they tend to favor fruits and vegetables more often in their lush environment. There are plenty of natural predators for the servine that have also eaten a Sarutian once or twice.
