Albatrosses
Seeing a flock of them is said to bring good luck, since they are exceptionally rare bird species.
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:
Kheranus
The guardian of the subterranean prisons and the result of one of the Unholy’s vivisection experiments. Star of Madness
Brain Leeches
Huge leeches that the Exploitationists use to make the fatigued inmates do physical labor. After they plant those leeches on their heads, the leech spills the venom which enters the human brain and makes it operate for at least a full day before the body drops useless. Then, the leech slithers away and the afflicted
Wolves
The most dangerous kinds occupy the remote areas of Nibur and are greatly feared by adventurists and travelers.
Lightning-spitting Eagles
Dangerous birds nested on the mountain of Ghavar Khavid. Spellcasters:
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Shallow Water Eels
Eels found in shallow seas. Because they cast electric shocks, the clerics study them for the extraction of magic. Spellcasters:
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Three-humped Camel
Common Darelian camel and the most used animal for traveling through deserts. The Darelians often tattoo their camels under the belief that it will give them good fortune during the voyage.
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Darelian Ostrich
Casual means of transportation throughout Darelia. They lay eggs that can be confused with dragon eggs, so the traders often steal and sell them to unknowing customers.
Tender Mammoths
Rare animal species living on the Southern Glaciers and hunted by Carinians for their meat, which they then export in the rest of the world at a great price.