Desert Gadflies
Common pest of the Quicksand Dunes of Darizmana. Spellcaster:
Animals
For the creatures to be categorized as animals in the world full of monsters and species created by magic, as well as intelligent races such as humans, dwarves, and elves, it takes certain conditions and prerequisites.
The first condition is that the creature has to be driven by pure instinct. If premeditation is too present, then the creature is too proficient to be tagged as a plain animal. If premeditation non-existent, then the creature must be considered a monster, incapable of ruling its primal drive.
The second condition is that the creature has to retain a close relation with any of the intelligent races. Otherwise, there would be no reason to bring it to a mention.
The third condition is that the creature must have been brought to life naturally and not by any form of summoning or enchantment; not by any expression of magic.
Therefore, animals are generally benevolent creatures, vying to show loyalty to their partners of intelligent race, but prone to making instinct-based decisions and reactions. Due to their predispositions, they are often being exploited or mastered, a role which they seldom reject or object to.
Noteworthy groups and individuals are:
Ever-burning Fireflies
The firefly species that emit fire and contribute to the potency of fire-domain spells that are being cast around them.
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Votexian Pigeons
Used for message delivery as they are fast and can nicely conceal among the clouds.
Alcton
Microorganisms that make the sea surface reflective. They are found on the Quiet Sea, in the eastern Azimusian territories.
Highbound Eagles
A species of eagle native to Darrensmithe. Some can fly higher than the clouds, where the sky is rumored to turn black instead of blue.
Halcyon
Luke’s highbound eagle who can speak Darrensmithean, because he had grown up next to a Peryspian parrot. Spellcaster: 83 Star of a Faraway Flight
Strih’an Snails
The species of snail found only in Strih’an. They can grow as large as dogs and they love to stick around Elves. When they slither, they produce indistinguishable sounds. Their shells hold great value because they are used for various musical instruments by Elven luthiers, but are exploited only after the snail that uses a
Glistening Butterflies
A special species of butterfly found in Strih’an, Gyllinia, which can speak but only telepathically. Spellcasters:
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Zool
One of the rare bird species that the Elves use for backriding and, because they speak many languages, for translation. 105 Star of Constant Proximity