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The Morsani
The following information is taken verbatum from Chapter Two of this story. The Walled City in which our community lives is a relatively safe place, and everyone's goal is the same - to live a life of peace and plenty. However, there are some things that cannot be changed in life, and one of these is that nature will have an effect on the lives and well-being of people. Animals are included in the category of nature, and there are many animals that are relatively harmless to the population here. Of course, there are several animals that pose a threat to the people. Most of these animals are kept out of the city by the wall surrounding it, but not all of them. The most dangerous animal within range of the city is the Morsani. It is somewhat large, but very agile, and the most common coloration is pure black. Grey, red, and white colorations are more rarely seen. It is quite skilled at climbing, as well as running. They can burrow, too, but not very deep. It is almost cat-like in appearance, but it has a long, tapering tail ending in a small spike. This creature wouldn't be so dangerous if it weren't for its venemous bite. Its bite will kill any living thing in less than a minute, and its claws and tail spike can also be used to cause serious damage. It often bites anything that moves, so it is deadly to the action-packed lifestyle of the city. They live below the ground in shallow burrows, so it is hard to find them, and they are extremely prolific breeders, so it is virtually impossible to get rid of them. Morsani, if they are not watched, will sneak up to the city walls and climb into the city. They will then burrow throughout the farmlands, eating crops and livestock and destroying valuable soil as they dig. Often, they manage to burrow under a house, and live there. They may then come to the surface and start stealing food and nesting supplies from the house. If the owner of the house tries to shoo the Morsani away from their property, the Morsani will, of course, bite. Morsani usually enter the city in large quantities, so acres of farmland are destroyed, along with thousands and thousands of crops. Houses can become infested with the deadly creatures, forcing the people out of their home. For centuries, it has been the Guardians' duty to protect the city from dangers. Their main duty is to patrol the perimiter and protect against the Morsani invasions. They must eliminate any Morsani that get within range of the city walls. If any Morsani manage to enter the city, it is the Guardian's Job to destroy it. The Job of a Guardian is a very dangerous one, because the Morsani will, of course, try to bite the Guardian. There is no known substance that resists the Morsani venom, so there are no special suits that the Guardians can wear. So the Guardian's only defense is not being on the same surface as the Morsani. 
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