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'''Frogs''' are a diverse species of tail-less, stout-bodied amphibious animals which live near wetlands and other freshwater environments of [[Achaea]]. They may be a multitude of colors but are generally small with bulbous eyes and long tongues. They usually have moist, glandular skin and some species secrete special toxins thusly. Toads are a type of especially warty frog. | '''Frogs''' are a diverse species of tail-less, stout-bodied amphibious animals which live near wetlands and other freshwater environments of [[Achaea]]. They may be a multitude of colors but are generally small with bulbous eyes and long tongues. They usually have moist, glandular skin and some species secrete special toxins thusly. Toads are basically a type of especially warty frog. | ||
;Blue frog : An unassuming, typical if relatively rare frog which is vibrant cobalt in hue. It can be found hopping about the [[Brass Lantern Inn]] | |||
;Bulbous frogs: Bulbous frogs are ordinary, run-of-the-mill amphibians which inhabit the waters of the southern [[Zaphar River]]. | ;Bulbous frogs: Bulbous frogs are ordinary, run-of-the-mill amphibians which inhabit the waters of the southern [[Zaphar River]]. | ||
;Fireback frogs: This small black amphibian has long, strong legs and a bulbous throat which rhythmically balloons in and out. Like similar frogs, its skin secretes burning toxins in its defence. Mottled, irregular patterns of orange and red swirl across its skin, giving the [[River Mnemosyne]] frog its name. | ;Fireback frogs: This small black amphibian has long, strong legs and a bulbous throat which rhythmically balloons in and out. Like similar frogs, its skin secretes burning toxins in its defence. Mottled, irregular patterns of orange and red swirl across its skin, giving the [[River Mnemosyne]] frog its name. | ||
;Fungal toad: Mycelian amphibians of [[Lupine Hunting Grounds]]. | |||
;Giant gwaeron: Gwaerons are a giant, multicolored species of jungle frog which are usually bright yellow to a lurid green with warts that drip toxic viscous fluid. They can be found in the [[Istar Jungle]]. | ;Giant gwaeron: Gwaerons are a giant, multicolored species of jungle frog which are usually bright yellow to a lurid green with warts that drip toxic viscous fluid. They can be found in the [[Istar Jungle]]. | ||
;Giant toad: These toads are larger than most and inhabit the sewers of [[Belladona | ;Giant toad: These toads are larger than most and inhabit the sewers of [[Belladona's Keep]]. They are similar in appearance to the large toads of [[Qurnok]]. Like other frogs, their legs are considered a delicacy in some cultures. | ||
;Green frog : An unassuming, typical if relatively rare frog which is vibrant green in hue. It can be found hopping about the [[Brass Lantern Inn]] | |||
;Monkey frogs: A type of fun-loving tree frog, the long-legged monkey frog has long legs suited for grasping branches and climbing trees in the [[Atrousian Jungle]]. Its leaf-green gives it camouflage as it searches for insects to feast upon. | ;Monkey frogs: A type of fun-loving tree frog, the long-legged monkey frog has long legs suited for grasping branches and climbing trees in the [[Atrousian Jungle]]. Its leaf-green gives it camouflage as it searches for insects to feast upon. | ||
;Poison arrow frog: This poisonous tree frog is found in [[Shala-Khulia]]. | ;Poison arrow frog: This poisonous tree frog is found in [[Shala-Khulia]]. | ||
;Purple frog : An unassuming, typical if relatively rare frog which is vibrant purple in hue. It can be found hopping about the [[Brass Lantern Inn]] | |||
;Spiny toad: The spiny toads of [[Green Lake]] are called such for the small spines which sprout from its skin, a natural defence against aerial predators. They have small, webbed claws and their saliva is very acidic. | ;Spiny toad: The spiny toads of [[Green Lake]] are called such for the small spines which sprout from its skin, a natural defence against aerial predators. They have small, webbed claws and their saliva is very acidic. | ||
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The highly intelligent [[Grook]] are said to be frog-like, but the reasons for the racial similarity (along with the origins of their species) are largely unknown. | The highly intelligent [[Grook]] are said to be frog-like, but the reasons for the racial similarity (along with the origins of their species) are largely unknown. | ||
Rather than being merely frog-like, the [[Glubbians]] and related species of [[Glubbers]] of [[Enverren]] are physiologically part frog. | Rather than being merely frog-like, the [[Glubbians]] and related species of [[Glubbers]] of [[Enverren Marsh]] are physiologically part frog. | ||
[[Frogbaiting]] is a popular game in the more well-appointed [[arenas]] of the land. | [[Frogbaiting]] is a popular game in the more well-appointed [[arenas]] of the land. | ||
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[[Category: Creatures of Qurnok]] | [[Category: Creatures of Qurnok]] | ||
[[Category: Creatures of Shala-Khulia]] | [[Category: Creatures of Shala-Khulia]] | ||
[[Category: Creatures of Grukai Swamp]] | |||