Woolemon
Bright Climber Florabeast
Many Florabeasts exhibit behavior that is largely similar to the animal that they derive from. Search for food, avoid dangers, and propagate the next generation. For those with similarities to animals that have been largely domesticated, the similarities are necessarily different. It's possible for an enterprising farmer to manage herds of dozens or hundreds of sheep at once, producing milk, wool, and meat for their families and communities. This type of operation is not possible with Florabeasts, so it's more accurate to compare them to the wild mouflon that today's sheep were themselves derived from, rather than the docile herd animals that one would first think of.
Wild Woolemon live in herds, usually headed by the largest and strongest males, identified by their branch-like spiraling horns. Some females have them too, depending on the varietal. Most Woolemon are a vibrant shade of yellow, though some push into orange or even red. Common to all varieties is the thick, stringy, moss-like wool that grows on their bodies. While not as durable as sheep's wool, it can with some work be spun into a vibrant, fresh-smelling yarn that is then used for a variety of purposes.
Scarves spun from Woolemon moss bring a burst of brightness to any winter day, and a hat can add a spring to anyone's step. These sour-flavored pieces of clothing can be difficult to find, though. The only person a Woolemon will let shear them is their planter, and wild Woolemon won't let anyone shear them at all. All moss available on the market comes from tame beasts of from any that were found recently expired in the wilds before being composted.
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