Glutani

The dreadful glutan is found thoughout northwestern Endor, but the largest concentration of the creatures is undoubtedly in western Minhiriath in Eriador. A wolverine-like creature, it is one of the most fearsome predators in Middle-earth.

It is a solitary, dark-furred beast shaped like a large badger. The glutan is unbelievably quick and fierce, and appears to be quite insane. They have been known to attack large groups of armed men without the slightest provocation, fighting to the death even if escape is easily available.

There are two currently recognized varieties. The lowland variety is approximately two feet long on the average, with a reddish brown coloration that fades to a lighter color in the winter. They are very powerful for their size and will fight long after other animals would have fled. These animals are quite temperamental and will attack for no reason. A bounty has been placed on their heads of 25 gp, but this reward is not one highly sought after. Those that do hunt glutani can sell the live creatures for more to Gwathuirim who use them in fights against bears or wolves.

The highland or mountain glutan is no longer than its lowland relative, but it is somewhat bulkier. They are dark brown to black in coloration, and stalk the high hills of Dor 'Wathui unafraid of anything. Similar in disposition to their lowland relatives, they are usually not sought after for bounty or capture because cages that will hold them are hard to come by and the Gwahtuirim are fond of keeping their limbs.