Name
Grainback
The Grainback is a squat four legged animal with a rounded body. Its hide is thick and patterned with dull stripes. The back ridge is firm and slightly raised, used for storing fat. The head is blunt with wide teeth made for grinding plants.
Habitat
Grainbacks live near farms and plains. They thrive around stored grain and fallow fields. They are calm and predictable, making them easy to herd.
Taste
The meat is tender and savory. It holds juices well when cooked and does not require heavy seasoning. The fat renders cleanly and adds depth to stews and roasts.
Seraphyrax
1. Seraphyrax Prime
The dominant and most feared variant.
Largest body mass and strongest neck muscles.
Usually rules a territory alone.
Rarely tamed except through an imprint or Scar Pact.
The Crownbound Seraphyrax
Larger than common variants. Its feathers have a pale gold sheen and its scales are deep ivory. The eyes glow with steady light. Its presence causes lesser Seraphyraxes to submit.
2. Canopy Seraphyrax
Native to dense forests.
Feathers are dark green and black.
Excels at silent movement and vertical ambush.
Most common type encountered by hunters.
3. Highland Seraphyrax
Found in fog covered peaks.
Lean frame and elongated neck.
Exceptional vision and patience.
Often used as sentinels by those who manage to bond them.
4. Ashcliff Seraphyrax
Lives near volcanic cliffs.
Scales are dark gray and heat resistant.
Aggressive temperament and explosive strikes.
Scar Pact is the only reliable taming method.
5. Marsh Seraphyrax
Dwells near wetlands and river deltas.
Slightly shorter wings and heavier legs.
Prefers dragging prey into water before killing.
More tolerant of proximity to settlements.
Development Stages Summary
Hatchling
Downy black feathers.
High imprint potential.
Unstable aggression.
Juvenile
Active hunter of small prey.
Territorial and violent.
Most dangerous stage for handlers.
Sub Adult
Near full size.
Calculating behavior.
Capable of recognizing hierarchy.
Role in the World
Seraphyraxes function as ecological regulators and symbols of dominance. Their presence enforces natural balance through fear and and selective predation.
Here are common edible animals, split into game, carnivores, and seafood, all native and widespread.
Common Game Animals
1. Sunhide
A grazing plains animal raised and released because of its scarcity and how much it is hunted by poachers. It is sacred in Eldoria, and is the sigil of the royal house of Eldoria.
Thick skin with amber tone. Short horns curved inward. Wide hooves for soft soil.
Taste
Rich and clean.
Best roasted or dried.
Notes
Herd animal and easy to manage.
Heavily taxed by Eldorian officials.
2. Brushleap
A fast woodland runner hunted for sport. Found in the Southern plains of Eldoria, which are bordered by The duchy of Eleria.
Lean body and long legs. Large ears and narrow face. Coarse fur with brown tone.
Taste
Light and slightly sweet.
Cooks quickly.
Notes
Common in forests and fields.
Favored by hunters.
Some Edible Carnivores
3. Fangmutt
A scavenging predator found near roads. Commonly found In the border mountain roads between the principality of Gavansia and Eldoria.
Muscular body and short tail. Blunt teeth built for crushing. Claws are small and worn.
Taste
Strong but pleasant when stewed.
Fat adds depth.
Notes
Despised but widely eaten by soldiers.
Easy to trap.
4. Ridge Stalker
A solitary hill predator.
Slim frame and powerful neck. Dense fur with gray tone. Retractable claws but reduced length.
Taste
Dense and savory.
Often smoked.
Notes
Considered prestigious game.
Requires license to hunt.
Some Seafood Species
5. Curlfin
Prawn like shell creature.
Curved body with segmented shell. Claws are tiny and decorative. Shell color ranges blue and green.
Taste
Sweet and buttery.
Popular boiled or grilled.
Notes
Harvested in shallow waters.
Extremely common.
6. Slatecrawler
Crab like shoreline animal. Flat body and wide shell. Claws are short and weak. Shell color dull gray.
Taste
Firm and salty.
Excellent in soups.
Notes
Easy to collect by hand.
Staple coastal food.
7. Deepcoil
Common in Eldoria
Greyfish equivalent. Long body and smooth scales. Small fins and wide mouth. Color pale silver.
Taste
Clean and mild.
Absorbs spices well.
Notes
Found in rivers and seas.
Common market fish.
8. Redmantle
A bottom dwelling shell creature Commonly found in and around Eldorian waters. Soft body with protective mantle. No claws at all. Mantle color deep red.
Taste
Tender and rich.
Often dried or fried.
Notes
Cheap and filling.
Popular with laborers.
Locations
1. The Most Serene Duchy Of Eleria
Ruled by Archduke Franz II.
At odds with Eldoria over disputed territory and the kingdom's xenophobic laws. The sigil of the house of Eleria is a bear wearing a crown.
2. The Illustrious Principality Of Gavansia
Ruled by Prince Bleddyn.
Maintains a neutral relationship with both Eldoria and Eleria. They have a weak military thus the reason for remaining neutral.