These massive creatures can stand comfortably on either four legs or two, a talent which I believe evolved from their ability to slam their front legs on the ground and generate earthquakes. They hibernate in the Winters by turning their entire bodies to stone. Warning: do not approach wearing the color red.

A dark smudge of a figure loomed in the distance. It stood on two legs, but that was the only humanlike thing about it. It must’ve been twelve feet tall, and two sharp tusks jutted from its head like crooked spears. It stood still as stone— which was good, because Barclay did not want it to notice them.

Then Barclay blinked, and the Beast was gone.

(The Weeping Tide)

Considered among the most powerful healing Beasts; for years Scholars believed they held the secret to everlasting life. This may be a myth, but they remain a prized companion for any Lore Keeper who often faces danger. Make sure to plan accordingly, though—their Lore will knock you straight to sleep!

Even better, Gunkwort, if you can get your hands on it. Maybe not so much for me as I’ve got Lira here.”

Edwyn looked up the spiral staircase, where his Caladrius perched atop the railing. The white dovelike Beast was far more timid than her Keeper, preferring to keep her distance.

(The Weeping Tide)

A collective term for Beasts of a mixture of reptilian and avian natures, who vary in size, power, and type of Lore.

Then a white light rocketed out of the entrance of Glacier Point, and it took Barclay several moments to realize it was a Beast. It had a long, snakelike body, glowing as if phosphorescent, and fleshy, spiny wings. Yasha rode on its back.

“They have a new Beast,” Barclay said with panic.

“Not any Beast,” Tadg gasped. “It’s a dragon. With light Lore.”

(The Night Compass)