Wild Fauna

The book 'Wild Fauna - How wild magic affects wildlife' is bound in a sturdy leather that has been dyed a deep green. The title itself is styled in a rigid font, embossed and painted silver. There is no note of an author, but the work is credited to the faculty of Magic and the Faculty of Zoology. The pages are thick and durable, designed to withstand frequent handling, with neat, uniform print and precise diagrams. Wild Fauna is aimed at documenting the observable effects of magic on the natural world. It has become a staple among scholars and field researchers tasked with investigating regions of wild magic.

Summary

Chapter 1: Understanding Wild Magic. This chapter introduces the strange force known as wild magic. Unlike controlled magic, wild magic is chaotic, unpredictable, and changes everything it touches. Animals living in areas full of wild magic are transformed in ways no one can predict. This chapter explains how these changes can happen to individual creatures and entire ecosystems. It gives readers an idea of what they might encounter in areas affected by this dangerous energy.   Chapter 2: Strange Physical Changes. This chapter focuses on how wild magic changes animals' bodies. Some changes are small, like different fur colors or glowing eyes, while others are much more shocking. Animals can grow extra limbs, have bodies that seem half-real, or even take on completely unnatural forms, like frogs that teleport or birds that breathe fire. This chapter includes sketches of these creatures to help readers recognize them. It also explains how these changes make animals more dangerous and unpredictable.   Chapter 3: Unnatural Behaviors. Wild magic doesn’t just change how animals look; it also affects how they act. Peaceful creatures might suddenly become aggressive hunters, or nocturnal animals might start living during the day. These shifts can upset the balance of nature, making it harder for people to predict how animals will react. The chapter shares examples of such behavior, like deer attacking predators and solitary animals forming groups or coexisting with other species in unusual ways.   Chapter 4: Broken Ecosystems. Wild magic doesn’t stop at individuals, it spreads chaos through entire ecosystems. This chapter explains how magical energy disrupts the natural order, breaking the cycle of life that keeps the jungle or forest alive. Predators stop hunting their usual prey, and some species disappear entirely, while others overpopulate. Plants grow out of control, or they stop growing altogether. The chapter describes these magical zones as unpredictable, dangerous, and completely different from the world outside them.   Chapter 5: Forced Wild Magic Changes. This chapter is about the potential of alchemical methods or cursed objects to force wild magic transformations on creatures. Such practices, though rare, result in unpredictable and often grotesque mutations, including unnatural anatomy and violent, erratic behavior. The effects are highly unstable, some creatures collapse under the strain, while others become uncontrollable threats. The chapter emphasizes that attempting to control wild magic in this way is reckless, endangering not only the subject but the environment and those nearby.   Chapter 6: Staying Safe. The final chapter focuses on how to protect yourself when dealing with wild magic. It provides simple advice, like wearing protective gear, limiting how much time you spend in magical areas, and paying attention to your surroundings. The chapter warns readers about the dangers of staying too long, including physical changes or even madness. It also explains how to safely report findings to the Empire for further study.