Boars
Boars are omnivorous mammals, hunted heavily because their meat is considered a delicacy. Boars are most likely to attack humanoids either in self-defense or during their mating season in the winter months, when the males grow an extra inch of tissue to protect their organs as they fight off rivals. Of course, in some cultures boars are trained to become much more aggressive so they can fill the roles of warbeast and guardian. When such boars escape back into the wild, they can become true terrors of the region.
While domesticated pigs are a staple of farm life, wild boars are much more dangerous. Foul-tempered warthogs are relatively common, while the lumbering, primeval beasts known as daeodons are less so. Voracious eaters, boars can ravage the countryside in which they live. Boars breed freely, and a pair of boars can rapidly grow to a large family. Boars are a particular nuisance to farmers, as they break into food stores and root through gardens to sate their hunger.
Tuskgutter was a giant boar.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Animal |
| Risk | Moderate threat due to their aggressive nature when provoked |
| Habitat | Commonly found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands |
| Behavior | Typically social within their own groups; can be territorial and aggressive, especially during mating season or when protecting their young |
| Perception | Keen sense of smell and hearing, aiding them in detecting predators and finding food |
| Stealth | Not particularly stealthy due to their size and tendency to root around noisily |
| Speed | Capable of quick bursts of speed, especially when charging or fleeing from threats |
| Attacks | Uses powerful tusks for slashing and goring; charges at high speed to deliver forceful attacks |
| Defenses | Possess thick hide and tough, muscular bodies that provide natural resistance to injury |