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''Qilin'' are mythological divine messengers appearing similar to horses, easily marked by their blue fish scales, russet manes, and large antlers. Some drawings show long fish whiskers, and they generally appear to have brilliant, sparkling eyes. They are said to run as fast as the wind, and that if you are all alone in the forest and listen carefully, you can hear their hooves as they bolt from place to place. Qilin are known for their extraordinary wisdom, but most often in stories appear while being hunted by foolish elves who can never catch up, and often find themselves led to their doom for daring to commit such a sin.
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=== Aivintis ===
''Griffins''The Griffins nest in the mountains of Aivintis, majestic lion-eagle hybrids that hunt are said to be the guardian spirits of the mountains. Some tales speak of heroes befriending griffins as their mounts on epic quests, others speak of foolish mortals hunting them and ending up as food.
''Little Spirits''Mostly in the north of Aivintis and the south of Serdemia, folklore speaks of little spirits in the forest, no taller than a human child, with the faces of foxes and hares, wearing assorted rags and gathering berries. The Little Spirits are said to be good omens, and sometimes leave offerings of berries and flowers to campsites.
''Werebeasts''Werewolves and, in some cases, werebears, are said to stalk the forests and mountains of Aivintis and Serdemia, hunting deer and swallowing rabbits in one bite. They transform under the full moon, but maintain heightened reflexes and senses even in their human form.
''Zzor Vampires''Appearing as pale humans, the Zzor appear much more feral and animalistic under candlelight. They have a weakness to wooden stakes and sunlight, but at night are known to have heightened speed, reflexes, senses, and regeneration. Unless killed by a wooden stake, sunlight, or a consecrated weapon, they are said to be immortal.
=== Oilean ===
''Ghosts''
The spirits of the unhonored, restless dead are fabled to roam the darkest nights of winter, kept at bay by the lighting of a candle on your front porch.
''Witches''
=== Serdemia ===
''Witches''
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