Steifreiko

Overview

A variety of Wysp Snatch found dwelling in communities of the Sildaryn Forest. These small critter with an extreme resistance to toxins in their home environment they eat a variety of spoiled/toxic fruit, and poisonous insects.

Imported to Waejir as a domestic curiosity, the shoulder kitten is employed as a defence against poisons by Waejiran noblewomen. These creatures will perch on or near their mistress’ shoulders, and snatch bits of food that are spoiled or poisoned before she can ingest them herself.

They have small fuzzy bodies with extremely long and prehensile tails. Their fur ranges in colours suitable for their tree dwelling nature, black, grey, brown and mottled white patterns being common. Aside from their tiny dexterous paws, the posses extremely large eyes generally in a yellow to golden orange colour.

Common Names

Shoulder Kitten

Description

Classification

mammal

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See Also

Wysp Snatch