"A popular companion among Walljacks, bogstriders have not become the darling steed of choice without good reason. Able to carry much more than just themselves across the sucking, leech-infested mud of the swamplands, one could do much worse than having a friend in one of these gentle giants."

Bogstrider

The result of an isolated population of horses, the bogstrider can look quite similar to one at first glance. Closer inspection, however, reveals a few features that set it apart - the most notable of these would be its long, tough, and flexible snout that is uniquely suited for scouring algae from the buttressed trunks of the surrounding trees, or the benthic plants that remain stubbornly rooted within the muck of the wetlands. To help them traverse their favored grazing grounds, bogstriders’ feet - each with two toes - are circular and wide with cushioned pads to help spread their weight across the mud, preventing them from sinking and becoming stuck.

It is for their unique biology and phlegmatic nature that bogstriders are often employed by Walljack merchants and caravans to schlep wares through the swamps of the Southern Reach. It’s rather common for Walljacks and bogstriders to form strong bonds with one another, remaining loyal and dependable through the oft treacherous swamplands. One could go so far as to say that these beasts are representative of the beliefs found among the Walljacks; of loyalty, tenacity, adventure, and commerce.

Written by Chish, contributions from Reedie, Book, and electric.