Toad

A toad (or frog&mdash;the terms were more or less interchangeable ) was any of a number of species of amphibians characterized by dry, leathery skin (usually pink and orange-colored), short legs, and snout-like parotoid glands.

Locations
Toads were found in the Calim Desert, the Great Swamp of Rethild, and at Toad Knoll in Shadowdale.

Ecology
Toads could serve as familiars to mages.

Frogs were eaten in many regional dishes, such as brassla.

In culture
Geographical locations were sometimes named after toads, such as Toad Knoll and Toadsquat Mountains.

Varieties

 * Archer frog : A mottled green and brown variety of the giant frog.
 * Fire toad : A toad that lived in warm climates and dry regions, such as parts of the Hordelands.
 * Ghoul frog : A creature with translucent skin and large, black pupils.
 * Giant toad : A giant variety of toad.
 * Ice toad : A toad that lived in cold climates, such as the High Ice.
 * Leech toad : A black nocturnal toad with bright red eyes.
 * Neotropical toad : A toad with horizontal pupils and poison glands behind the eyes.
 * Spined toad : A toad that looked like a cross between a giant toad and a hedgehog.

History
The wizard Dhaerivus was once turned into a toad at a magefair.

In 1358 DR, the wizard Regweld Harpell was experimenting with merging horses and frogs. He named his first "success" Puddlejumper.