Bestiary

Unlike the civilised and sentient creatures of the world, Esria was host to a variety of beasts and uncivilised creatures that plagued its many borders, forests and societies. Not all of them were evil, though a large variety of them were savage in nature.
== Bestiary of the Imperial Academy ==
The generally accepted classification of beasts was first standardised by the Emberstrand College of Magic during the late Arcane Era. These standards were developed and put into general circulation after King Reynard II bestowed royal favour upon them. They continued to be used and built upon throughout history, however the decline of magic and many of Esria's more fantastical beasts necessitated a more modern version for the developing times. In particular, many scholars favoured the writings of Alfred Hollins, particularly in his widely distributed Myths and Legends.
Under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Academy and partly funded by the Church of the Imperial Creed, the old manuscripts were updated, and a vast amount of new research and fieldwork was conducted. In some cases, some beasts were struck from the register entirely and consigned to the pages of history.
The latest academic classifications can be found below, as outlined in the updated third edition of the Liber Bestia, a grand collection of studies curated by Professor Whitley Broadbent of the Caerle Grand Ecological Society. 
=== I. Mundane ===
* Astrian Wargs (Lupus astris superia)
* Barrier Sharks (Scopula medilla)
*Devilfish (Piscis abyssina magna)
*Harpies (Ascapus astris mundania)
*Wolves (Lupus mundania)
=== II. Magical ===
* Bloated Dead (Cadaver occidentis pestilentia)
* Elementals (Elementus arcanis)
* Griffons (Gryphem vestris rex)
* Manticores (Aberantia temestris volantia)
* Trolls (Trogam vulgaris)
=== III. Mythical ===
* Aryn Lannerbirds (Aviani ostis gargantia)
* Great Bears (Ursa magna)
=== IV. Atanian (temporary category wip) ===
* Lagolisk (Magnia reptilis loricatus)
=== The Liber Malevolentis ===
* Arisen (Spiritus carmiam malevolentis)
* Bogtails (Piscis carmiam stagnum)
* Evil Eyes (Oculus terribus mundania)
*Liches (Cadaver perpetris arcanis)
*Spooks (Spiritus carmiam venefica)
*Undead (Evivisco nefastus)
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