A Guide to the Native Creatures of Galnos

The purpose of this guide is to educate you, dear reader of the very existence of many creatures that roam our lands. What won't be described in this encyclopedia are animals such as the common cat or loyal dog, or the thousands of species of avian that inhabit our lands, but of the more ferocious and exotic animals that live in our lands.

Also, be on the look out in the coming months for a second edition of this book which will detail the new horrifying creatures that have returned to our world

Worg
Worgs are large wolf like creatures, they have longer snouts then their Provincial Cousins, and approximately 10 more teeth, bringing their total count to 52 total. They are pack animals who prey by surprising travellers or small game like rabbits and Goats.

Wolvarn
Wolvarn are small to medium sized weasel like creatures. These vicious pests have claws strong enough to cut though bone with sufficent effort. Wolvarn rarely attack humans, but there have been cases of attacks when they're cornered or threatened.

Musken
Musken are similar to Cattle but fur closer to that of sheep. Most of this species are domesticated by the various clans and used for Meat, Cream and Leather.

Wooly Pigs
More like boars, course brown or black wool cover these larger than average pig. Incredibly strong, these are often used as pack animals or even used in farming for pulling plows in the hard, snow covered plots. Their meat is considered tough and poor tasting.

Flyvarg
Eagle-sized ice bats, thick black fur covered bodies and a wingspan that can reach up to 8 feet, these creatures have been known to take wooly pigs out of their pens and carry them off to their dens. There are plenty of reports of them taking Northern children and are seen as dangerous creatures, expeditions are lead on a routine basis to clear out possible dens or hiding places.

Dolksau
Saw-toothed ape like creatures, small creatures with four jointed arms that near double their body length. They cut through frozen lakes and streams with their teeth and reach deep into the water to grab fish. Their cuts are often so small that inexperienced travelers do not notice them before attempting to cross a river and end up breaking the ice, often times to fatal results.

Ursine

Large Bear Creatures who stand at approximately 10-11 feet on their hind legs.

Northern Goat

Whales

Northern Salmon

Thuebansi
The Godking’s chosen symbol. Large sand serpent with plate like scales, can often grow up to 20 feet long in length, these snakes burrow through the sand in dunes and wait for prey. After sensing vibrations in the sand, Thuebansi slide out sideways down the dune, causing a sandslide that catches their prey.

Makamlib
Titan-sized bright red stinger-less scorpions, very rare but incredibly dangerous. Four pincers big enough to cleave a horse in two, these behemoths have been hunted to near extinction due to their absurdly durable chitin. Several sultans claim to have makamlib as pets but are usually just boasts.

Sirblug
Often called Sponge-Clouds by locals, sirblug are tiny insects that fly in large swarms, considered pests. They drain water sources in a matter of days. They can be repelled by large quantities of salt.

Arramal
Often thought of as the Southern Giants, Arramal are creatures of about 10 feet tall and covered in jagged rock-like skin. They are docile creatures, so much so that they are often overlooked as just piles of rock. Texts say that domestication has been attempted in the past but all efforts were wasted.

Tarjwil
Hairless dog like creatures with long protruding tusks from the bottoms of their mouths. They hunt in packs, using their tusks to lock onto larger prey as the rest of the pack attaches as well, ultimately tiring out their quarry or killing it from bloodloss.

Accrochelle
Similar to large alligators, accrochelle inhabit the swamp island of Orglandes where they are used as a food supply and for their hard leather.

Rasoirsel
Long razor toothed fish that follow close behind ships and boats in large schools. Rasoirsel are severely aggressive fish and have adapted a taste for human flesh over the generations of bloodshed in the Grasturmese waters. They are particularly prevalent during naval battles, where survivors have been picked off before they can be rescued.

Gorgée
Pony sized toads that sit in ponds, that secrete a glue like substance near their hunting grounds that binds creatures much like a spiderweb. Usually not brave enough to attack humans, children playing near still bodies of water should be cautious.

Cavatrice
Man-sized burrowing beetles with long scooper-like arms. Harmless to humans at first glance, but many buildings and even cities have been placed on Cavatrice burrows without notice only to experience collapse.

Rochecasser
Crabs the size of a palm, these crustaceans resemble rocks and are quite painful to step on but are fairly aggressive and territorial, and have been known to remove toes from feet.

Plume-Oloree
Small birds that travel in enormous flocks, not much in the way of defense with the exception of their vastly varying color patterns. No two Plume-Oloree look alike, and as such it is very confusing to potential predators. They are found all across Grasturm, and are very important to many Grasturmese legends.