Domestication

The domestication of animals began, most probably, sometime during the Primal Age and has continued apace ever since. The only origins myths that speak of domestication explicitly are the tales of the earliest halflings and their communion with canines, and most sages believe the dog was the earliest domesticated animal. Since then, dozens - if not hundreds - of species have been domesticated or semi-domesticated by both the Goodly and Servitor races. While many animals of burden are used across racial lines, some species are particular to, or particularly favored by, specific races, particularly in regards to pets.

Halflings, of course, have a near spiritual rapport with canines.

Humans keep a dazzling array of animals as pets, but their true affinity is with the horse.

Dwarves have a very complex relationship with their cats.

Gnomes often keep ferrets as pets and companions.

Elves, in ancient time, were associated both with dolphins and elk.

Naga are believed to have been herpetologists of the highest order.

Lizard Men, who live by and large still as stone- and iron- age tribals, are the exception to this rule and to this day maintain no significant livestock.

Servitors, on the other hand, usually commune with whatever animals live in their marginal and hostile lands. Worgs, arachnids, rodents, carrion birds, and other unpleasant creatures are often found working with or under servitors.