Rake (Clicker)

Although communally called a clicker, the rake (alternatively spelled raek,) is a gopher-like mammal found commonly throughout cave networks. Though very nearly blind, rakes have exceptional hearing, and can hear prey moving nearly a mile away from the source. adventurers are asked to maintain silence and create as little noise as possible to avoid an attack. the nickname refers to the clicking noises they make with the jaws to locate prey via echolocation. Due to this, it can be common to see rakes fighting each other. Rakes are commonly found burrowing inside of caves, using a clicking sound produced by tapping its front teeth together in rapid succession. These clicks have been documented to be a form of communication between rakes. As stated earlier, this communication can be mistaken by another, causing a rake to fight one another. Digging claws on the front arms are used to make its burrowing easier. Appearance:

The rake is a small rodent with large front teeth separate front the jaw. Through this, the jaws will act on a separate muscle creating the clicking noise. The rake is a largely hairless creature and as previously mentioned, can not see very well, relying on sound and scent to detect others. The front claws are utilized for digging its burrows. The rake's clicking has been described as a snapping noise or that of clicking your tongue on the roof of the mouth. These animals are common to see in packs of 5 or more, although rare, a about 50% larger than a normal one will appear with others, being described as the "Rake Queen" if two queens are in the same vicinity, the two battle to the death over the other's pack. This event has caused many bandits or hunters to capture queens for sport and profit. As such, it is highly illegal to capture rakes for this purpose.