Similar to a screamer. A guardian that engages in combat. An Elk is a false mate to either a male or female E. They are chosen from birth to be Elks, but later on are assigned to an E. Their responsibility is to groom, feed, educate, and protect the E until the E is old enough to do so alone. Often, an Elk travels into foreign territory to gather information, then returns and conveys what he/she deems necessary. A female Elk is rare, but not unthinkable. Elks=false mates.