Giant Rats
Þrínic: Pír /phiːr/
Öþranic: Bir /ɓɪːɹ/
Nóbralic: Bir /ɓɪʕ/
Mjúltic: Bir /ɓɪʁ/
Giant rats1 are large, omnivorous rodents native to northern and eastern Örkraz, which were introduced by Goblins to eastern Jælondis millennia ago and later Þöton Peninsula in the eastern Southlands.
The rats are an important part of many goblin cultures, particularly Terúkans and Kröþans, as they are considered one of the original treasures brought by the goblins across the sea from Sessalló in northern Örkraz along with the various mundane and arcane skills and traditions that kept them alive in the new and often hostile home in eastern Ójom.
Aside from their culinary use, giant rats are also offered as sacrifices to the gods and their behaviour is often observed to divine the future. They are also kept as pets in certain countries.
Nóbralic: Bir /ɓɪʕ/
Mjúltic: Bir /ɓɪʁ/
Giant rats1 are large, omnivorous rodents native to northern and eastern Örkraz, which were introduced by Goblins to eastern Jælondis millennia ago and later Þöton Peninsula in the eastern Southlands.
Cultural Significance
Goblins
They are a traditional livestock among the goblins, raised primarily for their meat similarly to pigs as well as their fur prior to the adoption of woolen clothing, though rat pelts are still used for the national costumes of certain countries in eastern Ójom.The rats are an important part of many goblin cultures, particularly Terúkans and Kröþans, as they are considered one of the original treasures brought by the goblins across the sea from Sessalló in northern Örkraz along with the various mundane and arcane skills and traditions that kept them alive in the new and often hostile home in eastern Ójom.
Aside from their culinary use, giant rats are also offered as sacrifices to the gods and their behaviour is often observed to divine the future. They are also kept as pets in certain countries.
Orcs
Orcs in eastern Örkraz raise the animals for their skins, but find the meat unappetizing.1Original icelandic: risarottur, singular: risarotta.
Origin/Ancestry
Northern and eastern Örkraz
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Average Length
Wild ones are around a meter in length excluding the tail, domesticated ones can reach up to 1.4 meters
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Wild giant rats have a mottled brown coat, common coats for domesticated varieties includes white with black markings, ruddy with light brown heads, and golden with black belly and legs
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