Creatures of Axyss
In the beginning, the only animals said to be native to Axyss were birds and creatures of the sea. The only land animals were those that were kept as pets, beasts of burdens, and in menageries or zoos. This large lack of animal life served as one of the many factors that caused the survivors of The Fall to suffer from starvation.
After nearly two centuries of protection and minimal hunting, natural life has flourished on Axyss, perhaps to the detriment of the expanding humanoid population. Exotic monsters once kept in cages as curiosities have flourished, and the wilds are not wisely traveled alone.
Due to its avionic origins, flying beasts are particularly numerous and it is not unheard of to see a pride of Griffons due battle with a herd of Pegasi in the the skies over Hyland, or to watch a Roc plunge into the ocean and come up with a young whale in her talons.