The Merciful Miracle

The beginning of Awakened Animals appearing naturally rather than only created through direct magical means.

As the peoples of Yeshilan grieved their great losses from the Shattering Storm and began the impossible task of rebuilding their homes, they noticed something unusual- some of their long-time dog and cat companions started to act oddly, as if anticipating their needs and understanding their conversations. Then, these animal companions began to talk. After the initial shock, most took this development as a blessing from the gods- calling it the Merciful Miracle. While these animals could not replace the family and friends that were lost, they would be of invaluable service in the Great Reconstruction- physically and mentally able to handle entirely new tasks, and still a source of joy and comfort for hurting hearts.