The Kivara is a small, herd-dwelling mammal native to the Tijonara Mountains on the Desert Side of VOI 700 D. These nimble creatures have evolved to survive the scorching, sunlit environment of the Desert Side, relying on burrowing behaviors and heat-reflective fur to regulate their body temperature.

Kivaras are the primary prey of the Aknza, which hunt them in coordinated packs. Additionally, Borr scavengers often track Kivara herds, waiting for weak or injured members to fall behind. Despite these threats, Kivara herds thrive due to their rapid reproduction cycle and highly alert nature.

• Shoulder Height: 40 cm
• Body Length: 70-90 cm
• Weight: 12-18 kg
• Fur: Short, sand-colored, reflective coat to minimize heat absorption
• Ears: Large, highly sensitive to detect distant predators
• Eyes: Small, adapted to the bright, never-setting sun of the Desert Side
• Tail: Long, thin, used for balance while sprinting

Speed: Sprinting: 60 km/h | Sustained Run: 40 km/h

• Heat Adaptation: Their reflective fur and large ears help them withstand extreme temperatures.
• Burrowing Instinct: Kivaras dig shallow burrows in rocky outcrops to cool down and escape predators.
• Explosive Speed: Capable of rapid, zig-zag sprinting to evade ambush predators like the Akzna.

• Armor Class (AC): 12 (due to agility and small size)
• Hit Points (HP): 22
• Speed: 50 ft. (dash), 35 ft. (steady movement)

• Kick Escape: +3 to hit, 1d4 bludgeoning damage (used when cornered).

• Burrow Instinct: When attacked, a Kivara can attempt to burrow into soft ground as a reaction.
• Herd Reflexes: Gains advantage on Perception checks when near at least two other Kivaras.
• Zig-Zag Sprinting: When dashing, attackers have disadvantage on ranged attacks against them.