Skerrat Broodmother

Skerrats have long been domesticated as hunting creatures by the Dhogu (as well as some northern clans). Most skerrats are pushed to mature rapidly into kopa, as they stay a manageable size and are easier to train. Those that stay as sempa are much harder to control and will continue to grow to a huge size if left unchecked. In the wild it is these broodmothers that control the skerrat packs and many a traveller has been lost as they underestimated their danger.

There are stories of broodmothers living in some of the abandoned tunnels beneath sections of Gar Loren, but the wealthier citizens of the city treat these as just fun stories to scare their jenta.

For the Dhogu, the broodmothers are a valuable asset and many skirmishes have been fought to protect the tribes’ prime breeders.