Giant martens

A huge relative of the common weasel, the giant marten (S. "carlûmon"; pl. "cerlymyn") is a fierce and irrational creature. They are notoriously overactive and overexcitable, forcing them to consume huge amounts of food in order to survive. Totally carnivorous (although they will forage for nuts, fruits, and berries when starving), they will eat anything that they can disable and kill, even much larger creatures. Giant martens have even been known to slay small bears and wild boars.

Like other martens, the acrobatic carlûmon climbs extremely well and generally makes its den in hollow trees. It has a keen nose and fairly good vision.