Beaver - Revision history

Tao alexis at 18:58, 5 March 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Advantages */

2025-03-05T18:57:32Z

Advantages

Tao alexis: /* Behaviour */

2025-03-05T18:57:25Z

Behaviour

Tao alexis at 18:57, 5 March 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Behaviour */

2025-03-05T18:55:55Z

Behaviour

Tao alexis: /* Common Beaver */

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Common Beaver

Tao alexis: /* Castoroides */

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Castoroides

Tao alexis: /* Advantages */

2023-10-27T20:43:09Z

Advantages

Tao alexis: /* Castoroides */

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Castoroides

Tao alexis: /* Castoroides */

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Castoroides

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 [[File:Beaver.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
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-Their fur is highly prized for its exceptional warmth, durability and remarkable ability to repel water.  Trappers and settlers in many parts of the world engage in the hunting and trapping of beavers to obtain their valuable pelts, which are in great demand, primarily for clothing. The desire for beaver fur is so intense that it's driving the exploration of North America by Europeans.
+Their fur is highly prized for its exceptional warmth, durability, and remarkable ability to repel water. This makes beaver pelts one of the most sought-after materials for high-quality hats, coats, and other garments, particularly in colder climates where protection from the elements is essential. Trappers and settlers in many parts of the world actively engage in the hunting and trapping of beavers to obtain these valuable pelts, which command high prices in European markets.
 == Common Beaver ==

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 Beavers are not known for being aggressive or engaging in active fighting with each other.  Encountered out of water, they can become defensive if they feel threatened or cornered.  Beavers are expressly made uncomfortable by dogs, with such interactions being unpredictable.
-== Advantages ==
+=== Advantages ===
 '''Tail slap.'''  As a warning signal to alert other beavers, they slap their tails on the water.  The sound is loud and hollow, carrying for at least 180 feet in a quiet wood.  In remote regions, [[Animal Trapping (sage ability)|trappers]] and [[Hermit (non-player character)|hermits]] rely on beavers to act as sentinels, alerting them to the presence of unfamiliar individuals or creatures in the vicinity. Over time, beavers become accustomed to the human presence they encounter daily.  Trappers establish themselves in these areas and place traps, given the value of beaver pelts. However, experienced trappers exercise caution, ensuring they only harvest a single pelt from each beaver family.

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 '''Common beavers''' possess stout bodies with large heads, chisel-like incisors and coats of brown or gray fur.  Their front paws resemble human hands, while their hind limbs are webbed; they possess a flat, scaly tail.  These distinctive attributes equip them exceptionally well for thriving in a habitat that combines land and water.
-== Behaviour ==
+=== Behaviour ===
 The ponds they create typically reach depths of 10 to 12 feet and span hundreds of feet in width.  The ponds improve water quality by trapping sediments and pollutants the increased water availability promoting the growth of various plants that serve as a valuable food source.

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-'''Beavers''' are nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodents renowned for their skill in constructing dams, canals and lodges. They carefully select well-watered habitats to establish their colonies, reshaping the environment by felling trees, forming expansive ponds and canals, and eventually transforming low-lying areas into sizable lakes.  This behavior poses a significant challenge and source of frustration for those seeking to navigate through areas inhabited by beavers.
+'''Beavers''' are nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodents renowned for their skill in constructing dams, canals and lodges. They carefully select well-watered habitats to establish their colonies, reshaping the environment by felling trees, forming expansive ponds and canals, and eventually transforming low-lying areas into sizable lakes.  This behaviour poses a significant challenge and source of frustration for those seeking to navigate through areas inhabited by beavers.
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 Their fur is highly prized for its exceptional warmth, durability and remarkable ability to repel water.  Trappers and settlers in many parts of the world engage in the hunting and trapping of beavers to obtain their valuable pelts, which are in great demand, primarily for clothing. The desire for beaver fur is so intense that it's driving the exploration of North America by Europeans.
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 == Common Beaver ==
 '''Common beavers''' possess stout bodies with large heads, chisel-like incisors and coats of brown or gray fur.  Their front paws resemble human hands, while their hind limbs are webbed; they possess a flat, scaly tail.  These distinctive attributes equip them exceptionally well for thriving in a habitat that combines land and water.
 == Behaviour ==

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 Beavers are not known for being aggressive or engaging in active fighting with each other.  Encountered out of water, they can become defensive if they feel threatened or cornered.  Beavers are expressly made uncomfortable by dogs, with such interactions being unpredictable.
-=== Advantages ===
+== Advantages ==
 '''Tail slap.'''  As a warning signal to alert other beavers, they slap their tails on the water.  The sound is loud and hollow, carrying for at least 180 feet in a quiet wood.  In remote regions, [[Animal Trapping (sage ability)|trappers]] and [[Hermit (non-player character)|hermits]] rely on beavers to act as sentinels, alerting them to the presence of unfamiliar individuals or creatures in the vicinity. Over time, beavers become accustomed to the human presence they encounter daily.  Trappers establish themselves in these areas and place traps, given the value of beaver pelts. However, experienced trappers exercise caution, ensuring they only harvest a single pelt from each beaver family.

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 '''Casteroides''', commonly known as giant beavers, re known for their massive size and distinct characteristics.  As large as a small bear, they're much more able to traverse over land with ease.  Resembling their smaller counterparts, their forelimbs are more elongated and their jaws more robust.  They still live near bodies of water and use their strong, chisel-like teeth to cut down trees to build dams.
-[[File:Casteroides c.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
+[[File:Casteroides.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 Some sources suggest that these creatures may possess a higher level of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] than traditionally believed, this remains a topic of ongoing investigation. Nevertheless, they undoubtedly demonstrate greater cognitive abilities than their common counterparts. Casteroides have been observed engaging in chittering communication and displaying a degree of organization when confronting outsiders.

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	'''Tail slap & deafness.''' The resounding tail slap of a casteroides possesses a shocking, ear-splitting quality that can be heard from a quarter-mile away. Within 120 ft., it's disruptive nature is capable of shattering a spellcaster's [[Spellcasting\|concentration]], effectively sabotaging the casting of spells.		'''Tail slap & deafness.''' The resounding tail slap of a casteroides possesses a shocking, ear-splitting quality that can be heard from a quarter-mile away. Within 120 ft., it's disruptive nature is capable of shattering a spellcaster's [[Spellcasting\|concentration]], effectively sabotaging the casting of spells.

−	: Those within 40 ft., or eight hexes, must make a [[Saving Throws\|save against magic]] to avoid a temporary '''[[Deafness (condition)\|deafness]]''' lasting for 2 to 8 [[Combat Round\|rounds]]. While deaf, characters are so disoriented that [[Roll to Hit\|rolls to hit]] with [[Weapons List\|weapons]] suffer a -2 penalty.	+	Those within 40 ft., or eight hexes, must make a [[Saving Throws\|save against magic]] to avoid a temporary '''[[Deafness (condition)\|deafness]]''' lasting for 2 to 8 [[Combat Round\|rounds]]. While deaf, characters are so disoriented that [[Roll to Hit\|rolls to hit]] with [[Weapons List\|weapons]] suffer a -2 penalty.

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 Some sources suggest that these creatures may possess a higher level of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] than traditionally believed, this remains a topic of ongoing investigation. Nevertheless, they undoubtedly demonstrate greater cognitive abilities than their common counterparts. Casteroides have been observed engaging in chittering communication and displaying a degree of organization when confronting outsiders.
-Additionally, these creatures are exceptionally confrontational, actively pursuing and assaulting intruders to expel them from their territory.  It's evident that they employ their tail slap to signal their kindred to join in coordinated attacks.  There's a prevailing belief that casteroides are cognizant of the impact of their tail slap and deliberately time it to their advantage.
+Additionally, these creatures are exceptionally confrontational, actively pursuing and assaulting intruders to expel them from their territory, especially during the breeding season.
 === Advantages ===