Sentions

In Riiga, there are creatures which are not considered to be fauna due to possessing unique or supernatural ability, and are not considered to be monsters because they are not hostile toward humans. These creatures go by many names, from sent-ones or sentions in Benevis, hulask in Yvatshun, nirmauton in Vaman, or centrion in Remdor, just to name a few varieties of names.

Ones Sent from Above

A sention in Riiga is something that matches the following conditions:

• It is extraordinary in some way (rarity, ability, physiology, etc.)
• It can breed, unlike monsters.
• It is generally neutral toward humans, but can sometimes be tamed or even domesticated.
• It is mortal, and can die.
• It can be reproduced. If only one such entity existed, it would be considered something else.
• It will fight monsters if given the chance.
• Their appearance and disappearance is often tied to supernatural or divine events.

According to the Red Temple, sentions are divine fauna -- creatures imbued with godly ability. Indeed, many sentions are utilised in Benevan society and help humans, such as the liogon or the synavos. They seem to come from nowhere, and when they disappear they do so without a trace. Remains of long-gone sentions are exceedingly rare, such as skeletons or pelts. In most parts of Riiga, it is taboo or even illegal to hunt or harm sentions without sufficient justification. Most authorities that be deem them to be allies of humans, rather than mere animals to be hunted.