Monsters

The world is full of many different beasts and beings, with different qualities and abilities. While there are some quite peaceful and some sentient beings, others can be dangerous. If you do not know how to handle one, it could be the end of you. So be advised to read through this list before exploring the world!

## Ley-Beasts of Eyumel

### Morire Goliath:

The origins of the Morire Goliath are shrouded in mystery. All that became clear was that its first sighting coincided with the emergence of the Morire forest.

### Morire Fiend:

Morire Fiends are pack monsters. Generally they hunt their prey together, and, while fairly weak, are fast.

### Deep Tentacled:

Monsters that derive themselves from the Morire Forest. These creatures inhabit the underground near the corrupted forest.

### Aldrian Treeant:

A species of animated tree resident to the Aldrian forest. While the origin of Treeant's specifically is shrouded in some measure of mystery, it is believed they are animated when a high-enough concentration of magic is absorbed by a tree.

### Dire Wolf:

A massive species of wolf that typically resides in the forested regions of the continent. This beast often reaches above the height of an average human while on all fours.

### Monstrous Ants:

Monstrous ants always reside within a colony along with a Queen Ant. They are menaces to the inhabitants of the continent and are the frequent source of regional famines should a nest crop up in the vicinity of a settlement. Once a colony begins to scavenge the surrounding region, nothing short of a collective response from locals may vanquish the nest. If one is spotted, they should be taken care of quickly lest greater calamity follow.

### Giant Rat:

Typically residing in urban sewers, these beasts, while relatively weak, tend to plague the lower reaches of urban areas and are known to spread demonic fevers in urban slums.

### Metal Golem:

Remnants of a bygone era, these beings inhabit the mysterious ruins deep under Eyumel.

## LeyBeasts of Alyria:

### Grondon:

A species that inhabits the plains of Alyria. While not inherently hostile, they are immensely territorial, and will attack individuals that encroach in their domain.

### Rolu:

A strange-looking domesticated herd animal of the Alyrian peoples.

### Lizardmen:

Hostile hominids that dwell throughout the swamp regions of Eyumel. Largely considered a barbaric pre-sapient people, they tend to be much more cunning than typical beasts.

## Beasts of Both Continents:

### Rock Golem:

Similar to the Treeants, Rock Golems are animated creatures, risen through a high concentration of magic in a single area.

### Deep Rock Golem:

Deep Rock Golems are similar to normal Rock Golem's, however are encountered deep under the earth. Their body is composed of deepslate and amethyst minerals, resulting in a much sturdier body.

### Sand Worm:

A species of monstrous worms that inhabit the deserts of both continents. It is believed that Sand Worms initially dwelled in the Alyrian continent, but eventually made their way to Alyria when eggs of the monster manages to stow away on trading vessels.

### Scorpion:

While the Giant Scorpion species that inhabit both continents are technically different species, their appearance is so similar that they are frequently classed the same to the unlearned. These venomous beasts frequently prove the bane of lonely travelers in the expanses of the Deserts.

## Leybeasts of the Underground

### Deep Rock Golem:

Deep Rock Golems are similar to normal Rock Golem's, however are encountered deep under the earth. Their body is composed of deepslate and amethyst minerals, resulting in a much sturdier body.

### Rock Golem:

Similar to the Treeants, Rock Golems are animated creatures, risen through a high concentration of magic in a single area.

## Mundane Beasts

### Armadillo:

A small mammalian animal native to forests throughout both continents.

### Rolu:

A strange-looking domesticated herd animal of the Alyrian peoples.

### Boar:

A common pig-like beasts found wandering the forests of both continents.

### Deer:

Commonly known for its venison and their widespread presence across multiplate regions, Deer are skittish creatures. The males of this species have large overarching antlers that server to help protect the members of its herd.

### Elephant:

Perhaps one of the largest terrestrial mammals of Eyumel, the Elephant is surprisingly considered a laybeast, as it does not possess an essence core.

### Frog:

The frog is a small amphibious animal frequently found in swamps and near their much larger Goliah Frog counterparts.

### Giant Rat

Giant Rats are much larger than typical rats and are frequently found in sewers of urban environments.

### Giraffe:

A long-necked laybeast, this animal tends to wander the savannas, reaching to the tall branches of trees to fill its diet.

### Hippo:

An incredibly territorial laybeast that calls the waters of Eastern Eyumel its home. They don’t tend to wander far from the rivers, but are considered to be quite the pain for many travelers along rivers.

### Otter

A small rodent-like animal, these mammals largely dwell in rivers and streams.

### Penguin:

A native to the frigid north, Penguins are non-hostile, however some larger essence-beasts prey on these birds.

### Rhino:

The Rhino is a large mammalian herbivore that tends to be quite territorial. Featuring a large singular horn on its head, it hosts a large amount of power in its chrages.

### Seal:

Seals dwell along the beaches of Eyumel. Known for their blubber, they tend to either be hunted or left alone by the races of Eyumel.

### Shark:

A predatory sea-dwelling fish, the Shark while not inherently aggressive as many laybeasts, may still attack when hungry. They have been known to frequently terrorize the underwater races.

### Shrewt:

One of the smallest animals on the continent, they are fast and incredibly difficult to capture. They are a popular tamed pet for some of the more civilized races.

### Snake:

Snakes are poisonous. Whilst rather weak, they can still pose a threat to unprepared travelers not handled to withstand their venom.

### Terror Bird:

The masters of the Savannas, the Terror Birds are incredibly aggressive to races; however can also become an adventurers greatest friend if tamed.

## Proto-Races

### Myrdon:

While not generally considered a beast, there's no doubt that this sentient race of underwater savages have plagued the Keinae for over a millennia. The origins of initial conflicts take root in incursions by the Keinae Queendom into the ancestral spawning pools of the Myrdon. While the Myrdon are capable of being reasoned with, they tend to be one of the most hostile and territorial of the sentient races of Alyria, and thus frequently categorized with monsters.