ROTWORM

The rotworms flesh after they die is quickly eaten by other rotworms. Rumor has it that some twisted individuals have managed to de-teeth a rotworm for reasons too degenerate to mention. Where profit is involved any deed is possible. 

Many efforts have been made to domesticate rotworms, but most fail for rotworms usually more harm than good. Travelers also tell stories of finding similar creatures living underwater, but none have been brought to light.

SKELETON

While skeletons seldomly pose a great threat, one might need to be careful not to get swarmed by them. Their rattling movement in combat attracts all its undead kind, so avoiding a fight is to be advised at all times. With enough practice you can make certain clicking noises mimicking theirs, and by doing so be able to pass by them unnoticed. This should not come as a surprise as their hollow eye sockets are ever so lifeless.

SLIME OOZE

These stinking creatures devour anything that doesn't move quick enough, regardless of its toughness. When looking at them it seems they want to hold shape, but their bodies quickly fall to the ground when moving. It divides itself into smaller bits on occasion, it is unknown if each bit can think for itself - all seem to inhibit the same characteristics, rhythmically pulsating simultaneously as if they were still one large entity. One just has to make sure to slay its largest part, as doing so will cause the divided bits to fade into slime.

Elements such as ice seem to work the best against them, making its viscous and moist form slow and harden. I have felt like cutting them to pieces has little effect, although they do seem to move slower after having to recombine their lost pieces. Perhaps they grow tired like all other creatures.

HYAENA

Desert dogs as they are called almost always hunt in packs, to raid humans and their cattle alike. Like many other ainmals of the desert, they do not seem to enjoy the sun all too much and spend most of the daytime sleeping in caves. One must be prepared if invading one of their caverns, or you might just get scarred for life.

While the hyenas are often called cowards of the night that only hunt the weak or already dead prey, they are ferocious and will go as far as to attack massive animals if they deem their pack large enough.

LION

Lions, the regal beasts of the animal kingdom, are known not only for their solitary majesty but also for their strategic prowess when hunting in groups. These lions, particularly those dwelling on the edges of human settlements, have adapted to form packs to raid flocks guarded by humans. Their coordinated attacks at dusk or dawn showcase their intelligent and communal hunting tactics, which contrast starkly with their usual portrayal as lone predators. This behavior highlights their adaptability and the depth of their social structures, as they work together to outmaneuver human defenses and secure their survival in ever-encroaching human territories.

FLAMINGO

If you travel into the heart of the desert you will find the salt sea, where flamingos are with salt rock stuck on their legs. Many a rich man will pay for these birds as pets in their grand houses. One man said that he has seen these birds dance in unison as people do at a large party, but more accounts are needed before the dancing behavior of the birds is to be believed. The journey to the salt sea is perilous and often ends as a hallucinatory quest for water rather than a successful expedition, leaving the salt sea and its pink inhabitants a mystery in the mirages of the desert.

*Researchers speculate that these dances might play a role in mating rituals or social bonding among flamingos, a sign of the complex social structures that such seemingly simple creatures can exhibit.

SCARAB

The scarab, often encountered in the deep desert, harbors a bitterness so intense that it can induce nausea upon ingestion. Despite its unpleasant taste, some cultures have discovered that when these scarabs are crushed and mixed with strong alcohol, they create a concoction believed to cleanse the body of evil spirits. The process of preparation is arduous and the result remains an acquired taste, often reserved for ceremonial uses among desert tribes. These tribes, deeply intertwined with the harsh desert ecology, hold the scarab as a symbol of rebirth and transformation, mirroring the creature's role in ancient mythology where it was seen as a guardian of the sun. Rituals involving scarab concoctions are complex, involving chants and offerings to desert spirits, believed to fortify the soul against supernatural maladies.

MUMMIES

Mummies carry tales of the past woven into their bandages, believed to hold curative properties when ground into powder and mixed with oils. This ancient remedy, though potent, is forbidden by modern laws that punish any attempt at its preparation with death or transformation into a mummy—ironically ensuring a cycle of supply for the very remedy it seeks to curb. Intriguingly, after the fall of Ankrahmun the idea that mummies had properties contributing to longevity and health began to gather credence, for which they were excavated en masse. This belief is still particularly strong in remote villages where ancient traditions hold sway over modern laws, and where the mummies of old are revered not just for their supposed medicinal benefits but also as a connection to a mystical past. Elders in these communities often recount tales of mummies even coming alive after being excavated.

MOSQUITOS

Mosquitos have shaped history, acting as guardians against colonization with their lethal cargo of malaria. In some regions, they are referred to as "the tiny protectors," illustrating nature's own way of deterring human encroachment. Over centuries, various societies have attempted to harness the mosquito's role, experimenting with breeding and releasing them into enemy territories. Many come under the belief that it is the gods who release these and think therefore they carry religious import.