The Beasts of Grameluge: A Field Guide

The beasts of the world are divided into three categories: basic, chimeric, and amalgamic.

Basic
Basic animals (or bases) are the same as they have been since before the Draconian War, completely free from any influence of the Black Pool. Becoming increasingly less common, there are many organizations that exist to preserve this type of animal not only for preservation purposes, but also because basic animals are the only kinds that are entirely safe for consumption by humans. The cow is a prime example of a base, being highly valued both for its purity and its great yield of milk and meat.

Chimeric
The most common type of animal, chimeras are under minor corruption causing them to develop noticeable mutations. Though they are not entirely safe for consumption, many communities have no choice without the funds to access the highly valued bases. However, many see unique opportunities in the usage of chimeras as they possess traits that would otherwise not be found in the wild. A common example is the leech-hound, a dog with the blood-sucking properties of a leech and is a common pet.

Amalgamic
Notoriously dangerous, amalgams are mixtures of so many unique parts and cancerous growths that it has become difficult to determine the bases that make them up. Amalgams often go beyond their survival instincts and kill seemingly for pleasure. When one is killed, special care must be taken in disposing of the body as its infectious abilities increase rapidly as it decays. Amalgam hunting is a lucrative endeavor as one can be payed handsomely for the slaying of the amalgam as well as the possibility of selling off unique parts to collectors or researchers for further profit.