Sea Scamp
We thought the gulls out at sea were bad enough, then these fuckers mobbed us the moment we made landfall and dared pull a morsel from our pack. So much for our first meal back on land.The sea scamp is a shorebird native to the Kingdom of Arsavela, known for its unique physique and opportunistic feeding habits.
Sprinters of the Seabreeze
The sea scamp is a terrible little bird that lives on the shores of the Kingdom of Arsavela, primarily along the northern shores of Brineveil Forest, with their territories appearing sparsely along the shores of the Savelan Northlands.Clumps of Seagrass
This creature is a delight to observe from a distance, and many birdwatchers eagerly look out for them while passing by the shorelines. They live together in small groups, sharing sandy nests littered with seaweed and ocean debris.Their bellies are a stark white, while their heads and backs feature patterns which range in coloration including shades of green, red, and purple, with scattered black patches.
Their mottled coloration allows them to camouflage well with their nesting materials, typically the red-green seagrasses found on the region's northern shores.
(Protected Species)
Humans as a Food Source
Populations around Silverbay exploded with sea scamps as visiting sailors from distant lands walked the salt-crusted shores, unaware of the small eyes tracking their movements. Traveler rations continue to be a primary food source for these brave creatures as they prey on the unsuspecting visitors to their beaches.Persistent Policy
The sea scamps are a protected species, a policy put in place by the Arsaces Monarchy decades ago — a policy the Alabaster Hand deemed unnecessary to revoke. Interfering with their nests or retaliating against their feeding behaviors may result in disciplinary action ranging from fines to imprisonment.Want Secrets?
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Terror of the Silver Sands
Savelan beaches were always a fairly popular place for locals to visit, but travelers are warned to avoid the beaches of Silverbay if they seek a relaxing beach picnic, or even to crack open any form of food. Though these birds are found all across the northern shores of the land, Silverbay is their primary nesting location, and their counts are in the dozens in every rocky corner one might turn their gaze to. They nest out in the open in Silverbay, most predators of the air avoiding the blinding sands, and most predators of the land finding the salt too harsh to traverse. With this open nesting plan, they have two unique advantages: clear line of sight of any traveler and their activities, and an overwhelming population.
Such a cute boi! I both love and hate them already (don't take my lunch)!