*turns around in a big swivel chair holding a bubble pipe surrounded by books and a cozy fire place*

Hello dear readers be you psychopaths monsters or horrors beyond imagination welcome to my study where I research and learn all I can about this big ol world full of critters of all varieties some high in the mountains others in the deep seas below

Now your probably wondering what counts as a beast and or critter well that there lies the question of the day this book will explain all of that for you see the easiest way to figure out what's a beast or critter is mythology!

Yes that's right mythology can help tell beasts and critters apart a great deal for you see most beasts are mythical creatures made flesh but the exaggeration is toned down by a lot while critters are your regular every day animals like dogs bears even humans

But some critters are also slightly mythical a few examples are jackolopes will-o-wisps and salamanders!

Granted a lot of these creatures can still be seen from day to day life but a great deal of them are rarely seen and shouldn't be messed with so naturally

IM GONNA FIND THESE BEASTS! To fill this book with and to make sure you don't (hopefully) make the same mistakes that (will) might happen!

I will travel this big ol world to the deepest trenches of the seas to the tallest mountain peaks so I can gather collect and obtain as much information as I can! And there may even be stories to how I came across these mighty beasts and critters

NOW just because some creatures mythology or lore says they are peaceful and won't harm you THAT IS A BIG OL LIE!!!! These are still wild animals they will attack you if mess with them so be warned m lovable psychopaths the knowledge in this boom is meant for good not evil and if you end up usually it for evil....well then your not gonna be alive for much longer

*gets up from seat grabs duffel bag sword and shield and hops towards the door and opens it and faces behind me*

So who dares to take the first step into this world with me?