Monsters refer to the many creatures that live in the wild. Most can be described as mutated animals or plants that all live in a state of endless rage and aggression. Where these come from is unknown. The understanding of these monsters has been an ever-changing pursuit of understanding.
(All people are thought)
Monsters cannot be reasoned with and only know how to kill. They should be put down if you have the chance.
Stronger monsters are attracted to stronger or larger amounts of crystals. Weaker monsters stay away from the stronger ones.
Weaker monsters do sometimes attack town with heartstones, stronger ones almost never do. The belief is that the heartstones keep them away.
(If you are proficient in Arcane you can assume to know)
Some monsters have crystals inside them or growing out of them. A few of them have been seen using magic.
(If you are proficient in Nature you can assume to know)
It has been confirmed many times that the monsters do attack and even kill other monsters. Though not uncommon to find weaker monsters working in small packs. Stronger ones are normally only seen solo or in very fuse cases a pair.
It is rare to ever run across 2 like monsters. and even when you do they have noticeable differences. The fact no 2 are alike has been noticed and is a point of curiosity. Noone knows where they come from or how they are born. The working theory is that they are all compatible with each other, making every offspring something new.
If you are trained as a hunter or you are proficient in Survival you are thought the following.
Many monsters seen to be attuned to some element. (Not all). Most of the time if a monster is immune to one kind of attack it is vulnerable to some other kind.
You can eat monster meat but ONLY after casting purify food/drink on it.
Sometimes a monster will have a part that can be used for something to enhance someone for a short time. This part is normal consumed to gain the effect of a potion or other effect.