Merlthor Goby

At the bottom of Vylbrand's saltwaters, and at the bottom of their food chains, lies the humble Merlthor goby. Named for the Strait that divides the island chain from the mainland of Aldenard, this species of goby feeds upon the detritus that sifts to the ocean floor.

Merlthor gobies exhibit brilliant striping, and between their colors and their place as prey for other fish, experienced fishermen often use the best quality goby as bait as soon as they are caught (the practice of "mooching").

Most culinarians consider these fish to be unpalatable due to the goby's bottom-feeding. However, Unsynwilf Greensleeves of the Bismarck has devised recipes for baking goby, and rendering them down for stock; as such, he regularly requests them from the local Levemete.

Grand Companies also requisition these fish.