Shades of Battler, Animated (467), DragonBones (260)

Whilst many believe the famously lovable pet known as the Batty to be a domesticated form of their wild counterparts, its actually the other way round.

Originally bred from a bat-like species with rough scratchy fur that was harvested to make low quality rags, their fur rapidly became soft and woolly as if adapting to a more lovable form by instinct.

This fur became so soft and lovable that not just was it used as stuffing for children's toys but the Batty found its way into homes as beloved pets. But that was only the beginning.

As such highly adaptable creatures they would rapidly evolve to fit their current climate, changing the consistency and texture of their fluffy manes. In attempts to create new brands of batty fur they were introduced to new environments, spreading at a rate that far exceeded expectations. It wasn't long before they even began to populate harsher lands like toxic marshes and volcanos.

Oddly enough their rapidly expanding presence did not upset the local ecosystems, instead wild Batties find nutrition in algae and moss that oddly grows upon their own fluffy manes.

Atop the greatest peak amidst the snow and rocks a great ram lies, said to have reached true enlightenment, capable of perceiving even the very fabrics of reality.

Many have attempted the perilous pilgrimage up the mountain's great height in search of answers, yet few ever return. And those that do, never do they speak of that which they learnt; rather when asked, they start bleating like a deranged sheep. Forever these people are changed, often seen grazing on grass lost in deep thought.

It is for this reason the ancient knowledge contained by such sheepish creatures is considered nought but a fools folly. As only the most foolish would dare seek such unfathomable truths no man could possibly hope to understand.

Deadly cats who's claws are as sharp as knives, very few have survived their wrath.

As free spirited animals they come and go as they please and refuse to take no as an answer. Should one choose to move in to your home they will do so no matter what you say.

Oddly there are many who welcome these feisty felines into their homes, for they bring the benefit of dispatching away with rodents and pests.

Do note, these kitties will never dark upon homes that host canine companions. Take that as you may.

Amongst the warrior insects there's none quite like the Waspengarde. With long pointed rapier that serves as both an arm and weapon they adopt an unusual means of combat that loosely resembles the art of fencing.

With quick near unpredictable movements aided by their perpetual state of hovering above ground, they out maneuverer the blows of their opponent. Through the use of their stings they deflect and parry their opponent's blows before going in for the decisive strike.

Whatever you do do not mistake the graceful dancelike movements of these overgrown bugs as that of an honourable fighter who seeks only a fair dual. No, to these merciless beings the means to victory far out way the methods in which it is achieved.