Fisher Seals

The Fisher Seal (also called the Hunter Seal) is a true seal native to the temperate and arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Quadrant, and along the edges of territories bordering the Northern Quadrant. Almost indistinguishable from common seals, they can be found in the waters of the Eucrasic and Dyscrasic Oceans, the Ostorian and Peraduan Seas, and the northern regions of the Axion Ocean.

The remarkable thing about these creatures is their intellect; as intelligent as a human child, they are capable of carrying out complicated tasks and instinctively understand complicated group hunting tactics, making them formidable predators. Colonies of Fisher Seals (called bobs) often come to favourable arrangements with coastal fisherfolk, driving schools to the nets in exchange for the many benefits of an ally with hands.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Fisher Seals are true seals, and so have a short body and flippers and a rounded head. Females are generally smaller than males, but live longer.

Additional Information

Domestication

Fisher Seals will work with other sapient creatures to take advantage of their hands and ability to use tools. Such arrangements typically last as long as conditions remain favourable.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Shorelines throughout the entirety of the Northern Quadrant.

Average Intelligence

Fisher Seals possess intelligence roughly equivalent to that of a four year old human child. They can understand complex commands, and spoken languages. They do not use magic, nor do they practice any form of worship.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Names are foreign to the mindset of Fisher Seals, but they accept that other species require them for reference and will answer to the name assigned them by such individuals.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Fisher Seals via a spoken language that only they seem to be able to master. Notable individuals have been able to master the vocal techniques of other languages, but this is far from an common occurrence.

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Scientific Name

Phoca Vifula Sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Hyperborean

Lifespan

36 (females) 31 (males)

Conservation Status

Of least concern; while Fisher Seals have never been numerous, they are in no danger of going extinct.

Average Weight

55 to 168 kg (120 to 370 lb

Average Length

1.6 - 1.83m

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Brownish black to tan or grey; underparts are generally lighter, with individuals possessing a unique pattern of spots⁽¹⁾. As with other true seals, they display no visible ear flap.

Geographic Distribution

• Hyperborea