Squirrel

Squirrels were common creatures found around Faerûn.

Description
They were small critters, but possessed large bushy tails. Squirrels, which were usually black, gray, red, or white in color, had small ears at the top of their head.

Combat
Squirrels often only attacked in self-defense, using their claws to scratch at enemies.

Species

 * Giant black squirrels
 * Flying squirrels



Habitats
The Tangled Vale and Darkwood were two of many places in the Realms where squirrels were known to inhabit.

Relationships
Squirrels were a favored animal of the primary gnomish deity, Garl Glittergold, the exarch Cyrrollalee, and Shaundakul. He was known to send squirrels to guide or aid his faithful.

Usage
Squirrels were occasionally used for their meat, i.e., the Corm Orp sausage, which also included ground nuts. At the Elfstone Tavern, these animals were sometimes put on skewers and cooked. They were also food in the city of Sigil, where they sold for one silver piece and were considered exotic animals. Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold squirrel hides for 2 gp a piece.

Notable Squirrels

 * Percival, an intelligent white squirrel and close friend of Cadderly Bonaduce

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Canticle
 * Darkwalker on Moonshae
 * In Sylvan Shadows
 * Night Masks
 * Passage to Dawn
 * The Fallen Fortress
 * The Chaos Curse
 * The Jewel of Turmish
 * The Stowaway
 * The Mercenaries
 * Video games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
 * Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
 * Icewind Dale
 * Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms