Wildlife of the Moonshaes

Written by Hellfell

The forests, moors, and swamps of the Moonshaes teem with mundane wildlife -- creatures that might escape the notice of the adventurer in search of plunder, but which are important to the hunter, woodsman, ranger, and druid.
The largest of these creatures are the great deer that abound in all of the wild places, including moors, highlands, forests, and fens. The antlered rack of a big male makes a fine trophy for the hunter, and the venison is sweet and tender. These deer always run from human or other intruders.
A variety of small mammals, including hares, squirrels, foxes, mice, ground hogs, and boars inhabit the woodland and highland reaches. Bird life is also common -- pheasants, grouse, and waterfowl challenge the archery skill of many hunters. Songbirds, blackbirds and jays are present in varieties too numerous to count.
The rivers and streams of the isles are home to salmon, trout, perch, and catfish. Fishing is generally quite good, and many peasants pursue this during their rare moments of recreation. The salmon run upstream in the spring to spawn -- a sight to thrill any fisherman's heart.
The Moonshaes are of course home to more terrifying residents as well. These are listed together with their favorite terrain types in the Moonshae Topography section.