Flora & Fauna

Dragons have been a a part of life and myth since time immemorial, but always at a distance. When the first Deva was born, there were already dragons that held dominion over their own corners of the world. In the Dwarves' deepest caverns and halls, there is writing on the stone walls of Runefolk of old that dug too deep and woke them from their slumber. Old Miradi tales are handed down to small children about how they were born from Aja're, the World Mother, who had become the ring about Khurun. At least, this is how the legends go - the dragons that know the their own truth either slumber, have died, or are reclusive. Their patience too thin to share their long and ancient history with mortals. What is known, is that when the Deva...

Palgris can be herd creatures, their fluffy coat is similar to that of a sheep in that it can be shaved and the fur turned into thread for weaving. Even in herds, Palgris can be temperamental tossing about farm hands if they aren't careful. To help combat this, farms will often use a specific smelling "perfume" unique at each farm that farm hands will wear in order to help the Palgris recognize them and not attack. Of course this isn't always helpful. Smallfolk, such as beast-kin and other diminutive peoples, will tame a Palgris both as a companion and as protection for their travels. Palgris are hearty creatures that can carry large weights, their warm fur is nice to sleep against on cold nights, and because of their temperament with...

Sometimes referred to as Skinners or Weeping Maidens, Skinner Spiders are commonly found over the land of Khurun. These giant spiders that have evolved over time into using stealth and trickery into catching their prey, choosing to play upon the kindness in people's hearts. Often sounding like an injured child or woman with it's weaping sounds, the spider lures unsuspecting good Samaritans to a gruesome and painful death. Often building nests in abandoned buildings and ruins, if caught by a skinner the best chance at survival is to try and run as the creatures are slow and prefer not to have to chase for their prey. If escape is impossible, the skinner's nests are often too far away form civilization for anyone to hear the screams.