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"Grinning spheres of explosive gas and a type of voidsent. Occupying the eleventh rung of the hierarchy of twelve, they are naturally drawn to oil and consume any plant or person as fuel to sustain themselves. The dark-grey ash produced by the internal combustions of a grenade is a common component for crafters' wares.
Through Kobold alchemy, synthetic bombs have been cultivated for explosives.
(Many flavours of these annoyances.)"

"Grinning spheres of explosive gas and a type of voidsent. Occupying the eleventh rung of the hierarchy of twelve, they are naturally drawn to oil and consume any plant or person as fuel to sustain themselves. The dark-grey ash produced by the internal combustions of a grenade is a common component for crafters' wares. Through Kobold alchemy, synthetic bombs have been cultivated for explosives. (Many flavours of these annoyances.)"

Bomb

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21 2 0 0
"Large basilisks that inhabit dry regions of Aldenard. They are ferociously quick to defend their territory from intruders and are capable of paralysing their prey with a deadly gaze. A feather-headed subspecies, the basilisk also have the ability to deliver a glare that turns any who stare back into stone statues.
They are often depicted as incarnations of evil in tales and religious allegories. Basilisk eggs are a crafting material for its shell containing ores and minerals.
(Will prowl and ambush you.)"

"Large basilisks that inhabit dry regions of Aldenard. They are ferociously quick to defend their territory from intruders and are capable of paralysing their prey with a deadly gaze. A feather-headed subspecies, the basilisk also have the ability to deliver a glare that turns any who stare back into stone statues. They are often depicted as incarnations of evil in tales and religious allegories. Basilisk eggs are a crafting material for its shell containing ores and minerals. (Will prowl and ambush you.)"

Peiste

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16 2 0 0
"While yarzon in water take on a blue hue, ones in dry environments appear more brown. Are known to overrun Thanalan soil and cause property values to drop with their very presence.
(Pests which are no less frustrating)"

"While yarzon in water take on a blue hue, ones in dry environments appear more brown. Are known to overrun Thanalan soil and cause property values to drop with their very presence. (Pests which are no less frustrating)"

Yarzon (brown)

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18 2 0 0
"Purple, tentacled scavengers that fuse ore and gems onto their backs for protection. Their existence as either small animals that fuse minerals to its body or sentient lumps of geological matter brought to life has long been argued between Gridanian and Ul'dahn scholars. Their diet consists of many things, from discarded ore to raw ceruleum.
(Comes in many different colours with different gemstones)"

"Purple, tentacled scavengers that fuse ore and gems onto their backs for protection. Their existence as either small animals that fuse minerals to its body or sentient lumps of geological matter brought to life has long been argued between Gridanian and Ul'dahn scholars. Their diet consists of many things, from discarded ore to raw ceruleum. (Comes in many different colours with different gemstones)"

Coblyn

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18 2 2 0
"Living, fire-aspected lingerers that materialize during residual aetherial imbalances. Much like others of its type, they are always passive unless provoked or corrupted by a malevolent force.
To attack, they cast small bursts of flames.
Overwhelming fire sprites grow more powerful and devastating if not left in check.
(As threatening as an ornamental campfire.)"

"Living, fire-aspected lingerers that materialize during residual aetherial imbalances. Much like others of its type, they are always passive unless provoked or corrupted by a malevolent force. To attack, they cast small bursts of flames. Overwhelming fire sprites grow more powerful and devastating if not left in check. (As threatening as an ornamental campfire.)"

Fire Sprite

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"Spiny seedkin residing in dry, arid regions. They survive on little moisture which they store within to withstand the scorching sun. While they strike a pose when blending in with the environment, they defend themselves with a flurry of punches and launch hundreds of needles at predators and travellers.
Needles shed are the number four cause of foot irritation in western Thanalan. They are useful for weavers and goldsmiths for their craft.
(Energetic and rubbery, yet cannot be underestimated)"

"Spiny seedkin residing in dry, arid regions. They survive on little moisture which they store within to withstand the scorching sun. While they strike a pose when blending in with the environment, they defend themselves with a flurry of punches and launch hundreds of needles at predators and travellers. Needles shed are the number four cause of foot irritation in western Thanalan. They are useful for weavers and goldsmiths for their craft. (Energetic and rubbery, yet cannot be underestimated)"

Cactuar

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"Winged demons that hunt in groups, possessing nigh-unmatched speed and agility. Occupying the ninth rung of the voidsent hierarchy, they possess and manipulate an inorganic vessel, often stone statues, to materialize in the Source. Can rain down bolts of dark magicks.
A slightly more sturdy variant, the abaia, have more magic and physical capabilities.
(Weak in a one-on-one fight, difficult in groups)"

"Winged demons that hunt in groups, possessing nigh-unmatched speed and agility. Occupying the ninth rung of the voidsent hierarchy, they possess and manipulate an inorganic vessel, often stone statues, to materialize in the Source. Can rain down bolts of dark magicks. A slightly more sturdy variant, the abaia, have more magic and physical capabilities. (Weak in a one-on-one fight, difficult in groups)"

Vodoriga

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"When treants become extremely enraged or enthralled by the call of the forest, their eyes turn red. Next to nothing stops them in their tracks, unless they are swiftly felled.
(Taints of the forest seems to be a common source of their madness...)"

"When treants become extremely enraged or enthralled by the call of the forest, their eyes turn red. Next to nothing stops them in their tracks, unless they are swiftly felled. (Taints of the forest seems to be a common source of their madness...)"

Treant (red-eyed)

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18 2 0 0
"Oftentimes, gigantoads absorb and gorge on enough meals that they grow larger and more yellow-tinted. Not as poisonous as nixes and sighted near the marshes of Mor Dhona.
One such toad, the bloated Vodyanoi, lives in Thanalan and drags victims under the pools of the Unholy Heir. Seemingly for the pleasure of it, it discards the corpses to be eaten by jackals and carrion crows.
(Even uglier glare, but not too resistant to sword slices.)"

"Oftentimes, gigantoads absorb and gorge on enough meals that they grow larger and more yellow-tinted. Not as poisonous as nixes and sighted near the marshes of Mor Dhona. One such toad, the bloated Vodyanoi, lives in Thanalan and drags victims under the pools of the Unholy Heir. Seemingly for the pleasure of it, it discards the corpses to be eaten by jackals and carrion crows. (Even uglier glare, but not too resistant to sword slices.)"

Gigantoad (yellow)

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"Giant antling sentries which guard their nests, distinguishable from the worker class for their subtle, dark-brown hues. They snatch up prey and bring them back to their queen, scampering about in a near-hivemind state.
(Will attack the moment you step into their queen's territory.)"

"Giant antling sentries which guard their nests, distinguishable from the worker class for their subtle, dark-brown hues. They snatch up prey and bring them back to their queen, scampering about in a near-hivemind state. (Will attack the moment you step into their queen's territory.)"

Antling Soldier

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"A proud race of nomad warriors native to the grasslands of Pagith'an. Often in conflict with Thanalan during the Amalj'aa's pilgrimages to "the holy lands". Not only are they proficient in combat but they are also affiliated with fire magic and train Drakes for war.
(Good for a quick spar, best kept alone)"

"A proud race of nomad warriors native to the grasslands of Pagith'an. Often in conflict with Thanalan during the Amalj'aa's pilgrimages to "the holy lands". Not only are they proficient in combat but they are also affiliated with fire magic and train Drakes for war. (Good for a quick spar, best kept alone)"

Amalj'aa

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"Earth-aspected living beings that float around barren areas with lots of rocks. Naturally-drawn to imbalances in nature, they conjure up stones to toss at targets when angered.
Their cores contain a lot of aetheric power that can bring golems to life, and used to harden the land for crops and mining operations.
(Floating rocks. Easy to shatter.)"

"Earth-aspected living beings that float around barren areas with lots of rocks. Naturally-drawn to imbalances in nature, they conjure up stones to toss at targets when angered. Their cores contain a lot of aetheric power that can bring golems to life, and used to harden the land for crops and mining operations. (Floating rocks. Easy to shatter.)"

Earth Sprite

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"A loose group of thieving lalafellin outlaws who set up hideouts around the cliffs and far reaches of Thanalan. They prey on travelers journeying across the dusty trails with readied bows and arrows, good ol' fisticuffs and, occasionally, thaumaturge staffs.
Their leaders share the surname "Quiveron" and are members of the corrupted Syndicate.
(Foolish, hopeless scoundrels with not a trace of honor)"

"A loose group of thieving lalafellin outlaws who set up hideouts around the cliffs and far reaches of Thanalan. They prey on travelers journeying across the dusty trails with readied bows and arrows, good ol' fisticuffs and, occasionally, thaumaturge staffs. Their leaders share the surname "Quiveron" and are members of the corrupted Syndicate. (Foolish, hopeless scoundrels with not a trace of honor)"

Quiveron bandits

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"Purple-scaled ziz and a common sight around Thanalan. Often in conflict with local settlers for the incessant hammering of their axe-like beaks and prowling too close to the Silver Bazaar for comfort.
Their rib bones and tailfeathers make for ore refiners and the occasional letter pin, respectfully.
(Troublesome, violet lot)"

"Purple-scaled ziz and a common sight around Thanalan. Often in conflict with local settlers for the incessant hammering of their axe-like beaks and prowling too close to the Silver Bazaar for comfort. Their rib bones and tailfeathers make for ore refiners and the occasional letter pin, respectfully. (Troublesome, violet lot)"

Hammer Beak

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"Spriggans owning a small rock of pure copper. Often descend from Coerthas in search of warm stones and horde ore and gems from the local smallfolk.
(Arch enemies of the Goldsmiths' Guild)"

"Spriggans owning a small rock of pure copper. Often descend from Coerthas in search of warm stones and horde ore and gems from the local smallfolk. (Arch enemies of the Goldsmiths' Guild)"

Spriggan Copper Carrier

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"Instead of carrying purple gemstones, sometimes spriggans carry around pieces of copper ore, even if they have long since rusted to a dull grey.
(Mad little smiles...)"

"Instead of carrying purple gemstones, sometimes spriggans carry around pieces of copper ore, even if they have long since rusted to a dull grey. (Mad little smiles...)"

Spriggan Copper Copper

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"Short, fluffy soulkin which scamper around with gems or ore in-hand. Known to inhabit rocky regions and mines, they are theorized by scholars to be "vessels for the will of the earth" and bringers of good fortune.
They are capable of simple speech and often display bouts of wanton chaos against travelers.
(Not necessarily trustworthy...)"

"Short, fluffy soulkin which scamper around with gems or ore in-hand. Known to inhabit rocky regions and mines, they are theorized by scholars to be "vessels for the will of the earth" and bringers of good fortune. They are capable of simple speech and often display bouts of wanton chaos against travelers. (Not necessarily trustworthy...)"

Spriggan

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"Overgrown ants that mainly inhabit Thanalan's dry, rocky regions. They operate in a rigidly-structured society divided into "soldiers" and "workers", with a queen safe at their nest. Their mandibles are quite formidable and antlings are often forced to be quelled by Bronze Blades to stop their underground nests from spreading further.
Their pungent and corrosive secretions make for potent potion ingredients.
(Queens are heavily-guarded.)"

"Overgrown ants that mainly inhabit Thanalan's dry, rocky regions. They operate in a rigidly-structured society divided into "soldiers" and "workers", with a queen safe at their nest. Their mandibles are quite formidable and antlings are often forced to be quelled by Bronze Blades to stop their underground nests from spreading further. Their pungent and corrosive secretions make for potent potion ingredients. (Queens are heavily-guarded.)"

Antling

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14 2 1 0
"A formerly-rare type of fish that typically inhabit freshwater lakes and underground pools. Having evolved to adapt to the scarcity of prey, they possess large maws as big as their bodies lined with sharp teeth. They have long stalks for eyes, and a land-dwelling variant, the angler, waddles in deserts and dry areas following the disturbed aetherial balance of the land. They have large eyeballs instead.
Their livers make for a good stew.
(Amusing how they waddle)"

"A formerly-rare type of fish that typically inhabit freshwater lakes and underground pools. Having evolved to adapt to the scarcity of prey, they possess large maws as big as their bodies lined with sharp teeth. They have long stalks for eyes, and a land-dwelling variant, the angler, waddles in deserts and dry areas following the disturbed aetherial balance of the land. They have large eyeballs instead. Their livers make for a good stew. (Amusing how they waddle)"

Orobon

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21 1 0 0
"The type of adamantoise seen in deserts and barren environments. Their shells and scales adapt to blend in with their surroundings and are equally capable to stomping with their massive forelegs.
(Over-sized desert turtles with tremendous strength)"

"The type of adamantoise seen in deserts and barren environments. Their shells and scales adapt to blend in with their surroundings and are equally capable to stomping with their massive forelegs. (Over-sized desert turtles with tremendous strength)"

Tortoise

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25 3 1 0
"Dark-hued cousin to the squirrel with white tips on their fur. Almost exclusively inhabit the dry plains of Thanalan. Compared to other rodents in Eorzea, they are perhaps considered the least of a nuisance to the local populace, yet are still known to pester miners and Bronze Blades on guard.
Marmot meat is used for certain cuisine.
(More bushy-tailed trouble-makers...)"

"Dark-hued cousin to the squirrel with white tips on their fur. Almost exclusively inhabit the dry plains of Thanalan. Compared to other rodents in Eorzea, they are perhaps considered the least of a nuisance to the local populace, yet are still known to pester miners and Bronze Blades on guard. Marmot meat is used for certain cuisine. (More bushy-tailed trouble-makers...)"

Marmot

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20 3 1 0
"Carnivorous, bird-like creatures that run on two legs. Technically classified as scalekin, the colouration of their feathers are varied and their strong legs and sharp talons make them fast, vicious predators. They are capable of spewing poisonous breath to hinder prey, and are known for their very tough hides by leatherworkers.
(If you're confident, wait for it to come to you then counter-attack.)"

"Carnivorous, bird-like creatures that run on two legs. Technically classified as scalekin, the colouration of their feathers are varied and their strong legs and sharp talons make them fast, vicious predators. They are capable of spewing poisonous breath to hinder prey, and are known for their very tough hides by leatherworkers. (If you're confident, wait for it to come to you then counter-attack.)"

Ziz

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17 1 0 0
"A type of voidsent that heavily resemble vilekin, only it is capable of casting magic. Placed in the lowest rank in the hierarchical ladder, gnats and their red-eyed variants, keds, are often disease-ridden and disrupt the balance of nature in the Twelveswood.
They buzz about, attack with long, blood-lapping tongues and make shrill shrieks to unleash shockwaves.
(Nasty things. Slay on first sighting.)"

"A type of voidsent that heavily resemble vilekin, only it is capable of casting magic. Placed in the lowest rank in the hierarchical ladder, gnats and their red-eyed variants, keds, are often disease-ridden and disrupt the balance of nature in the Twelveswood. They buzz about, attack with long, blood-lapping tongues and make shrill shrieks to unleash shockwaves. (Nasty things. Slay on first sighting.)"

Gnat

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21 1 2 0
"Mischievous opo-opos of the forest. Defiles the forest as they roam for new territory, often near Blessed Bud or raiding Hyrstmill storehouses for Mun-Tuy beans. They can toss stones from afar.
(Typical rock throwers)"

"Mischievous opo-opos of the forest. Defiles the forest as they roam for new territory, often near Blessed Bud or raiding Hyrstmill storehouses for Mun-Tuy beans. They can toss stones from afar. (Typical rock throwers)"

Lemur

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16 1 0 0
"An aggressive mountain tribe of bird-like creatures roosted in the canyons of Xelphatol. Possessing beaks and horns, they are violently at odds with Gridania and Coerthas and often uproot entire trees for producing tools and airships.
Their origins can be traced back to ancient Allag, where they were chimeric creations called "Iksalions".
(Extremely territorial, skilled in wind magicks)"

"An aggressive mountain tribe of bird-like creatures roosted in the canyons of Xelphatol. Possessing beaks and horns, they are violently at odds with Gridania and Coerthas and often uproot entire trees for producing tools and airships. Their origins can be traced back to ancient Allag, where they were chimeric creations called "Iksalions". (Extremely territorial, skilled in wind magicks)"

Ixal

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A screenshot of Sonic the Hedgehog 3's title screen.

A screenshot of Sonic the Hedgehog 3's title screen.

Grey Starlight writing his bestiary notes in books, his cheek resting on a palm. His sword rests against the wall in the background.

Grey Starlight writing his bestiary notes in books, his cheek resting on a palm. His sword rests against the wall in the background.

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"The larval form of banemites which lack a stinger. In their colonies, they perform tasks of simple labour in the social hierarchy. While not as strong as a fully-grown diremite, they are still capable of defending themselves with claws and sharp teeth.
Their webbing and sinews are prized among crafters to weave into clothes and accessories alike.
(Feisty for a fight, despite their size)"

"The larval form of banemites which lack a stinger. In their colonies, they perform tasks of simple labour in the social hierarchy. While not as strong as a fully-grown diremite, they are still capable of defending themselves with claws and sharp teeth. Their webbing and sinews are prized among crafters to weave into clothes and accessories alike. (Feisty for a fight, despite their size)"

Miteling

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23 1 0 0
"Snouted, aggressive creatures of the forests and mountains. Surviving on just about anything, they make for ferocious opponents with their heads shaping into a naturally-grown horn which makes their headbutts just as deadly as their skewering tusks.
Their meat is considered a delicacy, though not many are willing to go toe-to-toe with them to collect it. Boar hides are also considered useful for leatherworkers.
(Their meat is very nice and easy to hunt down)"

"Snouted, aggressive creatures of the forests and mountains. Surviving on just about anything, they make for ferocious opponents with their heads shaping into a naturally-grown horn which makes their headbutts just as deadly as their skewering tusks. Their meat is considered a delicacy, though not many are willing to go toe-to-toe with them to collect it. Boar hides are also considered useful for leatherworkers. (Their meat is very nice and easy to hunt down)"

Boar

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23 2 0 0
"Slimy, shell-less things which skulk about in little legs. Inhabiting many areas, these pests produce an acid that can melt down city walls if not kept in check. Despite their close resemblance to vilekin, they are classified as a wavekin due to their closeness to rivers and oceans.
They are easily drawn to the smell of ale and they come in a multitude of different breeds and colours.
(Slow yet potent with spewed acid)"

"Slimy, shell-less things which skulk about in little legs. Inhabiting many areas, these pests produce an acid that can melt down city walls if not kept in check. Despite their close resemblance to vilekin, they are classified as a wavekin due to their closeness to rivers and oceans. They are easily drawn to the smell of ale and they come in a multitude of different breeds and colours. (Slow yet potent with spewed acid)"

Slug

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17 2 2 0
"Reanimated, vengeful hyur skeletons. Thought to either be reanimated by dark magic, controlled by sorcerers, or knights sworn by the king of the seven hells. Possessing a hatred for the living, they are easily provoked to restless bloodshed if their tombs have been desecrated.
Armed with knives, swords and shields or a staff as an echo of their past life.
(Broken pieces of bone are a viable crafting item)"

"Reanimated, vengeful hyur skeletons. Thought to either be reanimated by dark magic, controlled by sorcerers, or knights sworn by the king of the seven hells. Possessing a hatred for the living, they are easily provoked to restless bloodshed if their tombs have been desecrated. Armed with knives, swords and shields or a staff as an echo of their past life. (Broken pieces of bone are a viable crafting item)"

Wight

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