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Animal Dens

Animal Dens

ELEMENT │ PLACE

Animal dens are locations where animals or other beasts have made their homes. These may be located in caves or abandoned locations. There may be the bones of creatures scattered about or the skeletons of unfortunate victims. Outside there may be clues that something has taken up residence, such as tracks, fur, or scratch marks. There may be eggs or young inside. The animal may be hibernating.

Synonyms: monster den, creature lair
Example Mythonyms: Lair of the Gollywompus

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