Editing Antagarich (section)

== Creatures Overview {{wll}} ==
The following is a short story that was written by [[Christian Vanover]] and published on the now-defunct [[3DO]] message board.

NOTE: This story was written during the {{roe}} timeframe. Most of the creatures that are "gone" later return, one way or another, in {{ab}}, while ghosts haunt the [[Barrow Downs]] by the time of {{mm7}}.

:"First let me start by saying that while the inhabitants of Erathia bear a certain similarity to those of [[Enroth (continent)|Enroth]], there are some definite, distinct differences. For example, there are six types of [[dragon]] to be found here, though two of them are the vile creations of the [[Necromancer|Necromancers]]. I have heard of fearsome [[Sea Serpent|sea creatures]], but have never seen one with my own eyes, and I am happy to say that I've never had to worry about any [[Sandworm|burrowing beasts]] in my time here! I could not even imagine having to constantly watch my step.

:Each different castle, be it good or evil, manages to hire, train, summon, or capture seven different [[human]] and non-human creatures to be used in its armies. In addition, with enough time, money, and resources, every one of these creatures can be improved in some way. Believe me, the leaders here are quite good at what they do, and the armies they command do not die easily.

:As for things you may not be used to here, there are many. Gone are the [[ghost|ghosts]] and [[sprite|sprites]], the [[boar]] and the [[halfling]], even the mighty [[phoenix]] can not be found in this land. However, in this place the [[goblin|goblins]] have trained the wolves as mounts, the [[gorgon|gorgons]] make the very earth tremble beneath their hooves, the [[death knight|death knights]] lead the armies of the dead, and the [[basilisk|basilisks]] openly challenge the [[medusa]]'s gaze."

:-[[Finch]]