Taaken

"Suddenly Marcel gasped and dropped off his toes. '“It moved!” he exclaimed. His heartbeat picked up as he studied the lizard again. He could have sworn the eyes had swiveled to look down at him. Now he couldn’t tell. Had they always been in that position?" "—The Sword and Its Servant"

Taaken were animal heads mounted onto wooden placards that could come to life. They each had distinct personalities and the ability to both speak and communicate through a variety of telepathy.

Physiology
Taaken resembled real beasts taken from the neck up. The creatures were mounted on stained wooden placards and hung on the walls of certain chambers and hallways in the Löwa's keeps.

They were popular decorations to the Mindhalders and also served as spies and advisers.

Taaken were preserved using the Fleischkraft.

Telepathy
The taaken displayed an ability by which they could see through each others' eyes. They could concentrate and receive visions from another taaken's point of view and relay that information to someone nearby.

Famous species members

 * Gringim
 * Vulferam
 * Wasleol