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A long brown Egyptian mongoose with a small round head

Egyptian mongoose

Never travels alone. Neither does the trouble.

Season 8 · Rooftop Gardens StreetThe Under

The Egyptian mongoose is long, low and always in a hurry. It stands on its hind legs to spot what is hidden, then the whole family runs after it, nose to tail.

What it can do

  • Act

    Snatch

    Dart in and out with food or a light prop.

  • Ability

    Sentinel

    Stand tall on your hind legs and look around: hidden things show for a moment.

  • Ability

    Dig

    Dig at soft ground to bury or uncover things.

  • When it fits

    Burrow dash

    Duck into a drain and pop out further along.

  • Ultimate

    Family Train

    Your family falls in behind you, nose to tail, wherever you run.

Breeds

  • Grizzled greyFree
  • SandyFree
  • DarkEarned in play

Breeds are sidegrades: a different coat and a small trade-off, never a stronger animal.

True facts about the real animal

  • The Egyptian mongoose lives wild in Egypt and is active by day.
  • Mongoose families are known to travel in a single line, one close behind another.
  • Ancient Egyptians knew it well, and it appears in their art.

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