Monsters, Fauna and More
Great Beasts, Anomalies and Strange Plants
The Worldwalker Universe is full of many exotic beasts and creatures, all of which have their own place in the ecosystem.
Some, despite their size, are peaceful giants who prefer to mind their own business over seeking conflict with humanoids and other creatures. They are just animals, after all.
This section was added 5/10/2025 and will be a WIP, updated near the end of this week with at least 2 beasts.
Frilled Rattler
Frilled rattlers are pack hunters from the plains of The Crimson Coast, well-known for their love of Pepper Munchers and their stunnning colors.
Each frilled rattler has their own unique markings and individuals can be differentiated by the rings on their frills. When angered, they will puff up their throats and frills to make themselves look bigger. Their tails are capable of producing a variety of rattling sounds, hence their name.
They prefer to lay in the long grass until prey passes by. Then, as a group, they will give chase - hoping to catch their target somewhat unaware. Despite their size, capable of reaching a staggering twenty-five feet long, they can be surprisingly quiet.
Frilled rattler packs are each led by a male alpha which is normally larger and stronger than the rest. Other members of the pack tend to be predominantly female, with males being forced out after reaching adulthood by the alpha.
Stripehound
Stripehounds are quadruped animals native to Maru and The Crimson Coast. They're large dogs that can grow even larger than wolves and horses. Their name derives from the tiger-like stripes and large eyespots located on their upper limbs.
Despite their size they have relatively friendly dispositions and are fairly easily domesticated, so much so they're used for not only companionship but labor all over The Blightsteel Galaxy.
Monoka has two of these, Chou and Zen, who work alongside her during her escapades on Eternity's Isle. Likewise these hounds are often used for hunting and racing on The Crimson Coast.
They prefer to eat meat but have been seen snacking on naturally growing vegetation, specifically berries and sweet cane roots.
Most travel in packs of twelve or so individuals, led by a pair - a dominant male and female, both of whom take part in hunting, rearing children and defense of the pack.
Alone, most wild stripehounds will stay away from people. But if you see more than one, it may be time to vacate the area.
Pale Angel
Pale angels are a type of whale exclusively found on Aquillon. They're large, beautiful animals which are filter-feeders.
Pale angels are gentle giants and tend to mind their own business, although due to their immense size they can be a danger to nearby individuals. They use their bioluminescence to communicate and ward off potential predators while also drawing krill and plankton closer with a dazzling light show.
Pale angels can be nearly a hundred feet long with a "wingspan" of similar proportion. They travel in pods and little is known about their breeding cycles, however calfs tend to show up the most in shallow waters.
Longfur
Longfurs are large mountaineering animals found on the world of AV10. Sturdy, capable and extremely ornery, they make good steeds for those who may find themselves on uneven terrain.
Primarily consuming vegetation, the animals are fairly easy to take care of and are popular as beasts of burden. The Celestial Monks in particular favor them, adorning them in ornate saddles and saddlebags.
In some stories, longfurs are said to be guardians of the afterlife, working alongside deer and other similarly sized fauna to guard the underworld. They hold a great deal of religious importance in certain regions because of this.
Saphix
Found on Shaia and particularly in The Crimson Coast region, Saphix birds are birds of prey and despite their beautiful colorations, are oftentimes considered pests in the region. Many a newbie adventurer or guild member finds themselves slaying these birds in an attempt to aid in population control efforts, as due to domestic overbreeding in the past their numbers have skyrocketed.
Saphix prefer to eat insects, smaller birds, pepper munchers and fish - specifically the redspitter, which they at one point nearly drove to extinction.
Thankfully in recent years the numbers of these birds have gone down to a more manageable level, however they are still regularly culled for their feathers and meat.
