The Beasts are one of the changeling seemings. They are the animal-blooded changelings who hunt in the tangled forests of Faerie, swim in its waters, soar in its skies, or pace in its kennels.
Beasts are connected to the animal world. They come in many shapes and sizes, and may be tied to a particular type of animal, an animalistic concept, or even an animal that never existed in the real world.
All of them were used by their Keepers as animals in one form or another, and they all bear at least some bestial features. Many were innocents, lured into the Hedge by the tempting excitement of the wild, but regardless, they felt the pull and power of raw instinct and sensation.
Beasts are sub-divided in the following kiths:
- Broadback - beasts of burden. Blessing: Stoic Forbearance.
- Chimera - culture-themed kith with parts from many creatures. Blessing: Goblin's Tongue.
- Cleareyes - Beasts who retain an animal's heightened senses. Blessing: Primal Senses.
- Coldscales - kin to reptiles of all kinds. Blessing: Reptilian Blood.
- Coyote - culture-themed kith of coyote-headed tricksters. Blessing: The Trickster's Truth.
- Hunterheart - predators and hunters. Blessing: Tooth and Claw.
- Nix - culture-themed kith of river mermaids. Blessing: Consumptive Voice.
- Riddleseeker - Beasts of wisdom, cunning and curiosity. Blessing: Inquisitive Instinct.
- Roteater - scavengers and eaters of the dead. Blessing: Scavenger's Nature.
- Runnerswift - beasts of great speed. Blessing: Runs Like the Wind.
- Skitterskulk - creepy-crawlies, spiders and insects. Blessing: Impossible Counterpoise.
- Steepscrambler - climbers and tree-dwellers. Blessing: Gifted Climber.
- Swimmerskin - aquatic beasts of all kinds. Blessing: Natural Swimmer.
- Truefriend - faithful and loyal pets. Blessing: Companion's Boon.
- Venombite - poisonous creatures, from snakes to scorpions. Blessing: Poisonous Bite.
- Windwing - flying beasts. Blessing: Gift of the Sky.