Rubeck Lore Description

*The following notes were submitted by a third-party biologist sourced out by the World Government

Rubeckian Ram, affectionately called the "Grandpa Goat" by locals and biologists alike. They are known are known for their thick, powerful legs, heavy white coats, and four horns. And an uncanny resemblance to elderly man with large amounts of facial hair.

Due to the type of bark they eat, the sap of the pine acts as a natural beard and mustache wax. Styling each goat's facial hair uniquely. With the eldest and strongest sporting wild eyebrows, mustaches, and bears, along with a long gray mohawk running down the center of the males backs.

They are only found at the highest of peaks, using their ability to climb essentially anything to stay elusive and aloof. It took me weeks to catch sight of a herd worth studying. The mountain monkeys at one time kept herds of them to use as mounts. It is unknown if this practice continues since the troupe having become employed in Las Costas.

The high range for males is about eight feet, with the smallest females being around five feet. Weighing around eight hundred to two thousand pounds respectively. The largest recorded ram in history was supposedly twelve feet tall, though its weight is unknown and this source has yet to be verified.

Digger Mole, large, blind, moles that wear small yellow miner lights on their heads. Having acquired them from smugglers centuries ago, they have adapted them into their way of life, as the light allows them to detect shadows. Giving them some semblance of the vision they've never known.

Their coats are black dense fur, coarse and rough, and full of dirt. Though they smell surprisingly sweet for creatures who spend their entire lives digging in the mud.

They are extremely docile and have no issues with humans using them as a mount. Something that the locals of Rubeck have monetized with their "Mole Taxis", taking advantage of the creatures kindness by using them to cart tourists up Mole Hill.

The Mole Hill itself is a structural marvel, the tunnels they dig are a work of art. Smooth and long-lasting, caves that stretch for an told amount of miles that have survived centuries. Dug out by generations.

It is outstanding and I recommend further study on the creatures.

Sea Wolves, an interesting collection of wolves that seemed to have adapted to the islands unique way of life. I've been told by locals that the beasts had once roamed the entire island, but those days have long since passed.

Now, these creatures stick to the rocky coastlines, inhospitable and unforgiving. In all my years of study, I would have never guessed wolves would have been capable of what I witnessed during my time on Rubeck.

Physically they differ very little from their cousins across the world, the biggest difference I noticed was a taller, more slender appearance. With a coat that was built to withstand a wet climate, resembling that of other semi-aquatic mammals. Like Otters and Beavers.

The wolves have adapted to the unique struggles of the island by learning to use the ocean to their advantage. I witnessed the pack scale down the cliffs with ease, and then using pieces of wood, they paddled out into the choppy surf.

I was amazed, these wolves using their mouths and forelimbs paddled out like surfers as they braced for the waves and pushed through. Then, when they had reached their destination, they would dive deep into the water. Only to reemerge sometime later with fish flopping between their teeth.

There are very few times I have been more surprised by a species I had come to think I had known all there is to know about. I recommend further study on these unique behaviors.

Bananawani Gar, is arguably the most unholy abomination I have ever come across in all my years of study. A non-native species that has since adapted to the island to the point of becoming its top predator. It has decimated the ecosystem. Single-handedly pushing the native sea wolves to near extinction.

Growing up to fourteen feet long and weighing over two tons, this creature matches its namesake's monstrous ferocity. The largest of these creatures have a ten-foot jaw span, a gaping maw capable of swallowing a grown man whole. Assuming its razor-sharp teeth don't tear them apart first.

They are surprisingly agile on land, moving more like a snake than a fish while on solid ground. They can breathe air and survive on land without water for up to three days. This ability, along with their ability to survive in fresh or brackish water makes them a highly invasive species to an island with a wet climate.

I HIGHLY recommend killing them on-site to prevent further reproduction and destruction of the environment.

Mountain monkeys , are an offshoot species of Humandrill with communal tendencies that have uniquely adapted to the way of Rubeck.

It is well documented in the World Government that centuries ago a shipment of Humandrills was being smuggled and had gotten loose on the island. There was originally a local primate population living the mountains already, and the two eventually bred until we ended up with what we have now.

They still retain their cousin's unique ability to copy not only their physical abilities but also the culture of those they emulate. This has resulted in the local population taking a delinquent-like culture based around the size of one's pompadour.

The symbolism is not lost on me.

Interestingly enough, they are smaller and more "monkey-like" than their more Baboon-esque cousins. Though, I speculate this is probably related to their more forested, mountainous habitat.

While not the I have witnessed, one was such a peak physical specimen that seemed to be the shining example of the best his species could offer. The creature was strong and sinewy, with a pompadour that frankly I was envious of. However, I dared not get closer to him or the troupe, no research was worth my life after witnessing what they did to a lost hiker...

Al-Pine, massive pine trees that grow in the rocky, wet soil of Rubeck. They produce a sweet sap that is a popular ingredient in hair care products, candles, and candies. They live for hundreds of years and the oldest can be over sixty feet tall.

Rubeckian Mangrove, a rare mangrove that can grow in lower temperatures, though it can only be found in the Foggy Boggy. Forming dense, shrub-like stands throughout the quagmire.

Wild Rubeckian Blueberries, Rubeck is known for producing extremely sweet wild blueberries. It is an extremely popular ingredient in producing Blueberry Wine.