Gorse
First beast rescued in Book 1, Gorse eats thorns to clear land despite his permanent limp.
Gorse is the first beast rescued in Book 1. He is a giant gentle grazer with moss-and-bramble fur, known locally as 'the Green Wretch.' As a male (he/his), he serves as the farm's heart.
He eats thorns to clear the land. His rescue in Book 1 left him permanently lamed by an iron snare; this limp must be depicted in every subsequent book.
- First Rescue
- Book 1
- Local Name
- The Green Wretch
- Fur Type
- Moss-and-bramble
- Injury Cause
- Iron snare
- Species Relation
- Same kind as Yew
- Role
- Farm's heart
Lore & Background
Gorse is a great-grazer of the same kind as Yew and does not bear calves. By Book 12, he is present for the birth of Bramble, the first fell-beast born free at the farm.
His physical condition includes a permanent limp from an iron snare sustained during his rescue in Book 1, which is depicted in every subsequent book.
Did You Know?
- He is known locally as 'the Green Wretch.'
- He does not bear calves.
- His limp must be depicted in every subsequent book after Book 1.
- By Book 12, he witnessed the birth of Bramble.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorse's role on the farm?
He serves as the farm's heart and eats thorns to clear the land.
How did he get injured?
He was permanently lamed by an iron snare during his rescue in Book 1.
Does Gorse have calves?
No, he does not bear calves; he is a great-grazer of the same kind as Yew.
When was he rescued?
He was the first beast rescued in Book 1.
Is his limp temporary?
No, it is permanent and must be depicted in every subsequent book.