Large, aggressive wild swine found primarily in the mountain regions of Ironridge and surrounding wilderness. Boars are territorial, dangerous, and seemingly always enraged.
Massive tusked swine with thick, bristly fur and incredibly muscular bodies. Their tusks are long and sharp, capable of goring through leather and light armor. Their hides are thick and provide natural protection.
Boars are aggressive carnivores and scavengers. They are territorial and will attack perceived threats with surprising speed and ferocity. Despite their appearance, they are quite intelligent and remember dangerous encounters.
Ironridge mountains and surrounding rocky, wooded terrain. They prefer areas with good foraging opportunities.
High. A single boar can be a significant threat to an unprepared traveler.
Boars have always inhabited the mountain regions. Local inhabitants of Ironridge have learned to give them proper respect. Some believe that boars are the product of ancient curses or magical experimentation, though this is largely speculation. Regardless, they are a formidable part of the mountain ecosystem.
Boars provide valuable materials to those skilled enough to hunt them - tusks for crafting, hides for armor, and meat for sustenance. They also represent a fundamental challenge that any would-be mountain explorer must face.
The Tunge people, while native to different regions, have occasionally encountered boars and respect their strength and aggressive nature.