✦ Creature Entry: Ashwaddle

Name & Classification

Name: Ashwaddle

Type: Beast

Affinity: Verdance / Ash

Era: Golden / Modern

Habitat & Territory

Region: Irlan fields, Weilah ruins, Kaedrith outskirts

Known Sightings: Emberfolk camps, soot-glade clearings, ash-covered riverbeds

Behavior & Traits

• Temperament: Passive / Companionable
• Abilities: Heat-absorbing body; ember-lined tail; minor resonance with elemental casters
• Weaknesses: Flammable under wind; frightened by metallic noise
• Notable Behavior: Sleeps in soot circles; follows Emberfolk; steals small objects near fires

Myths & Legends

Seen as a blessing by Emberfolk, the Ashwaddle is believed to mark lands where fire spirits approve of new growth. Some say their presence foretells whether burned ground will heal or curse those who tread it.

Combat Designation

Threat Level: Weak

Role: Companion / Symbolic Guardian