Alteniquian Dragontail

The Alteniquian dragontail is an uncommon saltwater fish known for it's long eel-like body, smooth scaly skin, and the dangers that comes with trying to catch one. primarely found in the continent Alteniqua, the Dragontail is a territorial creature, and will act with hostility towards any creature that attempts to intrude on it's rightfull property, including other Alteniquan Dragontails, as they are known to fight amongst themselves very often.
=== Geography ===
Even if the creature's name mentions Alteniquia, that is not the only place in which it can be found, some other locations unclude Ummarnu, some parts of Haven and Syltör and Phoros.
== Culture ==
Considering the unique shape and taste of the fish, it is no question that it plays a part in a various assortment of cultures. It is very common for people to travel long distanses to catch a glimpse of the Alteniquian Dragontail, eating it is an even higher luxury, among the Ickin, only those who are respected and deeply in tune with the gods are allowed to eat the fish, unless it is the main course at a religious festival.
=== Cooking ===
Cooking the Alteniquian Dragontail is difficult, but has been mastered by decent chefs, it is not poisonous, but are riddled with bacteria that are quite resistent to heat, and should be killed by heating up the correct areas just enough for the fish to keep it's unique flavour, while getting rid of the bacteria. It is also adviced you remove the bones, as the bones of an Alteniquian dragontail are quite sharp and could easely make a cut if someone happens to find one while eating.
=== Myths ===
Although the Alteniquian Dragontail has been proven to be real, there are still verious myths surrounding the creature, there are ones who say that catching this fish will grant luck for the rest of your life, there are those who take the more literall approach, saying that they are the actual tails of a dragons, that have been cut off, and somehow came to life themselves.
Category:Fauna
Category:Animals
Category:Traveler's Era