Inupiat

Appearance
Inupiat is a pure black Friesian stallion with a black horn, feathered hooves, and a long black mane and tail. Around Inupiat's neck is a white-feathered leather harness with a single white feather beaded on. Half of his tail is bound by a brown strap.

Personality
Inupiat's mental strength and character are remarkably strong and allow him to conquer any challenge he may face.

Polar Bear
Inupiat has a special connection to the polar bear. In Inuit religion, polar bears, or Nanook as they are traditionally called, are worshiped by hunters and are believed to grant succeful hunts to those they deem worthy.

The Name Game
The tribe this steed is based on are located in Northwest Alaska and the Bering Strait. They share a cultural kinship with the Inuit. The name means “real people.” Like the Inuit, the Inupiat are whalers, hunters, and fishers.

Promo Info
In the "Native Lights" series, Inupiat was a promo card that could be found in the June/July 2008 issue of the Discovery Girls magazine. They were confirmed to be found at Barnes and Noble, but it is uncertain if they were exclusive to said store.

Inspirational Message
English: "You have enough strength and character to face any challenge."

French: "Tu as assez de force et de caractère pour affronter n’importe quel défi."