Seahorses

The giant seahorses of Britannia are gargantuan beasts which appear similar to a type of bony fish found on Earth. These intelligent creatures have the capacity to speak and are gifted in magic. They appear in and.

Description
Seahorses appeared on the Britannian seas during the early Age of Enlightenment, when they could often be sighted alongside the elfin nixies. Initially regarded as peaceable beasts not naturally inclined toward evil, these comely beings would nevertheless frequently harass sailors – assailing them with volleys of magical bolts. In the hidden village of Cove, the Stranger could briefly meet a seahorse accustomed to the company of humans. This creature, known to mankind as Blissful, would give the hero advice at to how best to attain the wisdom of the Codex.

Runes of Virtue
In Runes of Virtue, seahorses peacefully swim the seas and dungeons of Britannia, friendly towards the hero unless attacked. Upon receiving any physical or magical assault, seahorses will launch into a violent frenzy and hurl magical balls of energy towards the hero while darting rapidly about. Beware the angered seahorse, for it is one of the most fearsome creatures in the land.

Lore




Notable Examples

 * Blissful: a peaceful seahorse found in Cove; offers information about the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom