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Ossl

Ossles are small creatures that are found in warmer tundras. They are about the size of a small cat and resemble a cross between a tortoise and a beetle, albeit with two large, boney antlers that end in sharp claws. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are actually quite timid, unless they are provoked. You can tell the age of an ossl by the number of rings in their antlers, which grow thicker every year until they're too heavy to carry.

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#004 Avahi

Not much is known about where avahis originated, but they migrate in large packs extremely quickly, typically along water-adjacent routes. Their small stature and nimble speed makes them difficult to track and their spiny exterior carapace provides an excellent defense against most would-be predators. If you see one avahi, chances are there are many more avahis nearby; they communicate quietly with hand gestures and whole-body movement.

#133 Reeborra

Reeborras are large, herbivorous creatures native to the planet of the same name. They are closely related to the earth sloth and are often found in the desert dunes. They have short tails that consistently drip water when they're calm, which other creatures often latch on to when thirsty. Reeborras are very peaceful creatures and are often hunted by poachers for their distinctive skull and large water sac.

#144 Stemilia

The stemilia are an ancient race of primates known for their extremely long, stilt-like legs. Although they historically cooperated with humanity in the distant past and lived in relative harmony with jungle villages, modern stemilia are significantly more aggressive and fearful of humans and prefer to live in villages of their own, far away from the nearest human town. Although stemilia legs are prone to breaking often, they will apply hand-made splints to remain upright and heal quickly with their fast-acting regenerative systems. As stemilia age, their legs will naturally thicken with muscle and fortified calcium deposits.

#205 Tramik

Tramik are strange creatures also known as the "pufferfish jellyfish". A tramik has no brains and instead subsists on a diet of ambient radiation and sunlight, so they typically float near the surface of whatever body of water they call home. Tramik are about the size of a basketball and are made of twisted and fused bones of many different animals, using the gelatinous substance tramik are known for producing. Tramik move incredibly slowly and will often spend days just floating in place, observing the subtle movement of currents in the water. If a tramik observes the death of another aquatic creature, it will become deeply saddened by the loss of a potential friend and will sometimes stop moving and die within a few days.

#258 Tarodo

Tarodos are dangerous cave-dwelling creatures. Their long tentacles are able to find and grasp prey from far away to drag it into their subterranean lairs. Tarodos usually hunt alone from the safety of their lair, but sometimes a few tarodos will group up to work together and overwhelm larger prey. While their sticky, venomous tentacles are a threat to most animals, some fish are able to swim up the tentacles and into the tarodo's mouth to retrieve half-digested fish scraps, as the tarodo's hooked tentacles struggle to grab small things that are moving quickly up the tentacle.

#307 Kubup

Kubups are brightly-colored arboreal creatures that can jump up to 100 feet high. They are an important part of forest ecosystems, as they feed on dead tree leaves and recycle them into nutrients for the trees. They typically climb to the very top of trees and sleep there, clinging to the leaves by their sharp teeth, but during stormy weather, they can sometimes be found hiding under rocks or in caves. Their fur, when rubbed on a person's skin, will cause that person to turn into a dornax if the kubup was faizen. The effects of this process are irreversible except by highly skilled magicians.

#359 Nadraghb

The nadraghb are extradimensional beings that physically resemble earthly raccoons in appearance, but that's where their similarities to any creatures on this planet end. Nadraghb seem to freely manipulate spacetime, allowing them to move at superluminal speeds, fly, or phase through matter on another plane. Nadraghb have a complex social structure, valuing community, cooperation, and self-improvement. They have a strong sense of family, often living in large groups with close-knit bonds. Their society is ruled by a council of elders, chosen for their omniscience and experience, who assign quests to those in lower castes and mentor the young. Although nadraghb seem incapable of speaking or understanding human languages, they do seem to have a sense of humor; when visiting our world, they often fashion clothes to look like ninjas, bandits, or cowboys. These creatures are capable of using literally any object as a weapon and will always fight their way out of any sticky situation. Despite their advanced abilities, however, the nadraghb are largely peaceful creatures, often preferring to spend their time studying the quantum plane or watching cartoons.

#259 Gghun'vur

Gghun'vur are small insects with 13 legs that live in the coldest frozen tundras in the world. Their internal body temperature is very close to absolute zero, which severely limits the temperatures they can survive in; harsh, freezing temperatures comparatively feel like a sunny day to them and they manage to keep warm in these environments. Gghun'vur hunt other insects and small creatures via a combination of high-speed sprinting and a powerful jump, which the gghun'vur uses to tackle and wrap its legs around its prey, instantly freezing them. An enyzme from the gghun'vur's saliva breaks down biomass within frozen hunks as they lick it, allowing this small creature to consume entire frozen meals with just its small, barbed tongue.

#378 Teshi Nurturi

The Teshi Nurturi are strange creatures that look like eggs but contain a thriving colony of pseudo bacteria. This colony is semi-sentient, and to the people of the planet Yav'Gara, the Teshi Nurturi is the perfect first pet for any child as it is simple to take care of, needing only some sugar water and a bit of dirt once a week. In Yav'Garan culture, they are seen as a symbol of growth and prosperity, and it is a common tradition to gift one to a newborn or a young child. Some families even raise a Teshi Nurturi alongside a child, believing that if both reach adulthood, they will share a deep spiritual bond. The pseudo bacteria inside the egg-like structure are special in several ways. Firstly and most usefully for the rest of the civilized galaxy, they are universally ingestible. Secondly, given an appropriate interface, the pseudo bacteria can act as a semi-stable form of biological-digital storage medium, allowing data to be stored and retrieved in a way that surpasses most synthetic storage solutions. Lastly, they never stop growing. So long as they are appropriately fed, the Teshi Nurturi will continue to expand. The capital city of Yav'Gara holds the current record with a Teshi Nurturi that is nearly sixty feet tall and weighs several thousand tons. In some rural areas, people have cultivated them into structural supports and even entire dwellings, hollowing them out while keeping the bacterial colony intact. The lifecycle of the Teshi Nurturi, when left alone in nature, is rather simple. The pseudo bacteria hatch from a strange mix of egg sack and shell and immediately start consuming any nutrients they can find. As they metabolize these nutrients, their waste products form the creature's shell. After the first six weeks of life, the Teshi Nurturi is roughly the size of a small chicken's egg. At this stage in the wild, other creatures commonly consume them. A reaction between the pseudo bacteria and digestive fluids causes the formation of a new egg sack, which is excreted, and the cycle begins anew. Several theories suggest that the pseudo bacteria that hatch are identical to the ones consumed, implying a form of biological reincarnation. Others believe the Teshi Nurturi is the longest-lived organism ever discovered, with its bacterial colony continuously regenerating over millennia. While neither theory has been definitively proven, both have passionate supporters, particularly among eco-activist and fringe scientific communities. Beyond their cultural and theoretical importance, the Teshi Nurturi has numerous scientific and technological applications. Their pseudo bacteria are a powerful probiotic, aiding digestion and immune system health across many species. Some corporations have even experimented with them as living batteries, harnessing bioelectricity generated from their metabolic processes. More controversially, they are being studied as potential medicinal treatments, as certain strains show promise in regenerating tissue and extending lifespans. Furthermore, rare specimens have exhibited unexpected mutations—such as unique shell patterns resembling text or glyphs—which have intrigued researchers at the University of Yav'Gara. In the modern world, the Teshi Nurturi is a universal food staple. Massive farms accelerate their growth using specialized fertilizers, artificial hormones, and amino acids, producing vast quantities to feed the galaxy. Chefs and culinary experts have also found that varying the nutrients provided can create Teshi Nurturi with distinct flavors, leading to gourmet variations prized in high-end restaurants. Legends speak of an ancient Teshi Nurturi hidden deep in the Yav'Garan swamps—one that has been growing for centuries and may have developed true sentience. Known as the "Great Sleeping Nurturi," it is rumored to be the size of a mountain, and some believe it is the guardian of the planet’s ecosystem. Meanwhile, reports of unusually large or strangely behaving Teshi Nurturi have led to strict planetary export regulations. Smugglers and black-market dealers often try to transport them off-world, where they are in high demand for their unique properties. The planetary government and the University of Yav'Gara ask that any anomalous behavior be reported to them immediately and any specimens that fall outside what is considered normal be returned to Yav'Gara for study.

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