Stringbok

Py’rai use surefooted Bok to patrol the uneven, root-gnarled pathways of the Rai. Before the snowmelt each year, many of them adorn their mounts’ antlers with Essence-imbued string, which they strike with small mallets to produce tones similar to a lyre or sitar. They often play as they wander, hoping their song will reach the ear of another, and inspire them to join in. The quality of their improvised performance is considered an auspice of their potential success for romantic pairing.