Excerpt from Griselde's "Compleat Naturalist," 4th ed.

It would be reasonable for the naturalist to establish a division of the Anuran magic folk more or less into two groups: those whose skin is smooth and wet (what we might refer to as “frogs”), and those whose skin is rough and dry (what we might call “toads”). Members of the former group are likely to be found in the swamps and bogs of low elevation, requiring a moist environment in order to maintain their delicate membranes. The toads, in contrast, may avail themselves of a much wider range of habitats, their only requirement being a patch of mud in which to burrow through the cold winter months.

Due to their large stature (compared with other members of the class Amphibia), they have few natural predators, and are accustomed to a rather blithe and unhurried existence. It is possible—but difficult to prove—that some unique method of magical concentration (e.g. clairvoyance) is the primary cause of their slothful demeanor. In any case, the only credible threat to an Anuran’s safety is the odd witch or wizard who gets it into their head that the incorporation of an amphibian of such size into their cauldron must necessarily provide a strong augment to their draughts. (That they may in fact be correct in their reasoning should by no means be considered justification for the destruction of a fellow magical creature. See section III.iii for further remarks on wizardly ethics.)

One should not, however, make the mistake of assuming the Anuran easy prey. In response to such threats as these, they are observed adopting smaller creatures as their familiars, practicing warding spells, and even arming themselves on occasion (see fig. 2, “Clairvoyant Gully of the Hils,” armed with an Ether Staff). A potion-dealer in search of potent ingredients will think twice before attempting to overwhelm an Anuran armed with staff, spell, or devoted familiar at its side.

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