Hushhares

Scientific Name: Lepus silentii (unconfirmed)
Common Name: Hushhares
Classification: Mammalian Fauna — Exotic Realm Species

Description:
Hushhares are pale, slender hares that inhabit the downlands and glass fields of the Pale Country. Their most notable feature is their complete silence; their movements produce no sound whatsoever, even when running at full speed. Their fur appears to shimmer softly in the perpetual daylight, giving them an ethereal presence.

Known Effects on Humans:
Encounters with Hushhares often coincide with feelings of eerie calm or heightened awareness of one’s own breath and heartbeat.
Their silence can induce a deep sense of unease or dread, as if nature itself is holding its breath.
Folklore holds that those who break oaths during Hushhare sightings will be hunted relentlessly until the debt is repaid.
Their presence is sometimes linked to the arrival of the Wild Hunt or other fae rituals of pursuit.

Behavioral Notes:
Hushhares are highly elusive and can become invisible during times of great emotional turmoil or eclipse events.
They move in patterns resembling intricate dances, sometimes forming rings or spirals in the grass.
Their blood is used in Pale Court dueling oaths, symbolizing silent vigilance and unbreakable bonds.

Warnings / Dangers:
Attempting to capture or harm a Hushhare is believed to bring relentless fae pursuit or curses of silence.
The silent nature of the creature can mask the approach of other, more dangerous beings.
Travelers are advised to avoid areas where Hushhares gather in large numbers, especially during eclipses or fae gatherings.
The Pale Court views the Hushhare as a sacred animal; disrespect toward them is met with harsh retribution.