Animals in Tortall

(Not Including Immortals)

The heroines of Tamora Pierce's novels are often helped through their tribulations by animal companions whom have unique personalities or abilities.

Changing Behaviour
Due to the presence of wild magic in Tortall (especially that of Veralidaine Sarrasri), there has been a notable change in the behaviour of animals; wild and domesticated. The most drastic changes have occured relative to their proximity with the Royal Palace in Corus. Humans have noted on several occasions on the apparent "intelligence" of animals, and are learning to use this to their advantage. For example, Keladry's sparrows lead the King's Own to a nest of Spidrens.

List of Individual Animals in Tortall
Birds Crown

Cats Faithful

Dogs Jump

Horses Cavall's Heart Chubby Cloud Drum Happy Hoshi Moonlight Peachblossom

Wolves Short Snout