[p]In
Frosthaven, you’ll be testing your skills against an array of menacing enemies. It’s time to shine the spotlight on them, so you can learn more about them and increase your chances of survival out there in the cold!
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Meet the Beasts of the Northern Range[/h3]
The lands north of the Copperneck and Imperial Mountains are home to an astonishing variety of creatures - some found nowhere else in the known world, others familiar species that have adapted with remarkable tenacity to the brutal conditions of the far North. Those beasts that do endure here tend to be among the hardiest and most aggressive of their kind; survival in this climate demands nothing less.
Unfortunately, these same unforgiving conditions make the proper study of northern fauna exceptionally difficult. Extreme cold, erratic weather, and the scarcity of safe observation sites mean that our knowledge remains fragmentary at best. Many species have yet to be catalogued, and the behavior, life cycles, and ecological roles of even the more commonly sighted creatures remain only partially understood.
Nevertheless, what little has been recorded paints a picture of an ecosystem shaped by relentless competition, scarce resources, and the constant pressure of predation. Continued study may one day allow us to classify and comprehend these remarkable beasts fully - provided, of course, that the researchers survive their encounters long enough to write them down.
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Piranha Pig (Porcifera vorax)[/h3]
Among the most well-known inhabitants of the Biting Sea, Porcifera vorax - colloquially called the Piranha Pig - holds a place of unusual prominence. This notoriety is due not only to its aggressive temperament but, more importantly, to its remarkable culinary value. The meat of the Piranha Pig, rich in omega-3 oils and uniquely flavored by the mineral composition of the Biting Sea and the creature’s mixed marine-terrestrial diet, is considered a delicacy across the Empire. Its trade forms a substantial portion of Frosthaven’s commerce. Few visitors leave without trying a cut, and fewer still can afford more than one.
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Habitat and Physiology[/h3]
Piranha Pigs are amphibious predators, capable of surviving on land for up to a week depending on subspecies. On land, they locomote using four short but powerfully muscled limbs. These legs may look comically short, but they allow for surprisingly strong leaps, and combined with their elongated, streamlined bodies - well suited for aquatic life - they can cover distance faster than most people expect.
In the water they are even more dangerous - quick, agile, and hard to trap. Traditional nets work only if the timing is perfect, and bait lines rarely last long before being shredded.
The species possesses 24 knife-like teeth, all designed for rending flesh. Wounds inflicted by a Piranha Pig are typically deep, ragged, and slow to close - even with skilled medical attention - posing significant danger to both prey and careless fishermen.
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Behavior and Hunting Patterns[/h3]
Piranha Pigs are schooling animals, and their hunts are typically coordinated affairs. Members of a school work in rapid succession, overwhelming prey with a flurry of bites that prevent escape and induce rapid blood loss. The collective frenzy of a feeding school is considered one of the more dangerous natural phenomena in the Biting Sea.
On the rare occasions a lone Piranha Pig hunts alone, it shows a different sort of patience: it will wound a larger creature, then shadow it from a distance, waiting for it to weaken before moving in for the final strike. Hunters who have seen this behavior firsthand insist the creature knows exactly what it’s doing.
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Notes for Those Who Wish to Catch One[/h3]
Your best chance of capturing a Piranha Pig is during one of its trips onto land, when it wanders ashore to search for shoreline prey. However, even on land, caution is required; their speed and ferocity remain considerable.
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