Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter — Fish & fishing

A crustacean that lives in the shadows of rocks by the water's edge. But think twice about selling them — they might be the bait you need to land a big one! Males' shells and females' eggs also fetch a decent price.

The striking stripes on this small fish allow it to blend in seamlessly with the seaweed in Azelia Bay. Prized among aquarium enthusiasts, the secret to this dazzling fish's appearance is a steady diet of goldia.

A small fish that can be found all across Liberl due to its hearty nature and high adaptability to various water environments. It's also respected among anglers as it can be used as both fresh and saltwater bait.

This incredibly common river fish is defined by the black oval pattern on the sides of its body. Known for preferring clear streams, it's frequently used as bait to catch much larger types of freshwater fish.

True to its name, this Rockeater variant gets its orange hue from the carnelia it consumes. A rare sight in Liberl, it commands high prices among fish fans.

Catching this fish requires perfect bait, at the perfect depth, with a perfect bite. The challenge, in turn, hooks many anglers. Also known as a 'pharmacist fish,' thanks to the medicinal materials it ingests.

This fish prefers to squeeze itself into tight spaces, like the bases of boulders. Seldom seen for sale in markets, but a fun challenge for anglers. It can also be used as bait for larger fish that dwell on ocean floors.

A regular sight for anglers who like surf fishing, this fish is characterized by its rich olive-brown coloring. Esmelas sepith is often found inside when they're cleaned. Known as a Gleaner in some locales.

Its bias for gobbling up all the smaller fish in an area has not earned this carnivorous lake dweller any love among anglers. Worth almost nothing, slicing open this ravenous eater often yields some unexpected finds.

A fish with dazzling rainbow scales. Related to Rockeaters and Yamany, its multicolored hue is due to diet-related internal sepith buildup. Looking to get rich quick? Large specimens are worth their weight in mira!

A mid-sized fish that lives in brackish or salty water. Its name changes as it grows. Fish under 30 rege are called 'Wee Bass,' while those over 60 rege are 'Boss Bass.' Good bait for attracting larger ocean dwellers.

This freshwater fish is best known for its distinguished whiskers. Cursed with a barely functioning stomach, it must eat constantly or risk starvation. So it spends its days sucking up mud and spitting it back out.

This cautious medium-sized fish tends to dwell near rocks. When water levels rise, it swallows stones to keep itself stable, resulting in it often containing Amberl.

This landlocked variety of salmon is characterized by its sleek body and steel- blue scales. It calls the waterways around Valleria Lake home. Slice open males to find stocks of nohval, or females for argem.

The quintessential migratory fish. Once it outgrows its birthplace, it heads to the ocean to mature. During the mating season, it makes the trek back to Valleria Lake, swimming upstream in the Roubine River.

A gorgeous fish with jet black scales. Toughened by raging waves, nohval is frequently found in their bodies. Born as hermaphrodites, the sex of these fish varies depending on their life cycle stage.

While it may look eerie, this fish is lauded in the East for its invigorating properties. Rather unusually, it migrates downstream from Valleria Lake to the mouth of the Roubine River to spawn.

An incredibly intelligent variety of mollusk found in parts of Azelia Bay. While its appearance nets it next to nothing at regular markets, certain enthusiasts will pay top mira for them.

This large, ferocious fish prefers to live in stagnant water. Able to breathe air for short periods of time, it will occasionally slither up onto the shore. The name comes from its snake-like figure.

This 100 rege (or larger) behemoth of a fish has a form reminiscent of a mythical beast. When hooked, it thrashes wildly about, slowly turning from blue to gold in its agitation, which is truly a sight to behold.

An enormous silver fish. Docile and meek, it likes to eat aquatic plants. Boasting the largest proportions among freshwater fish, certain individuals can exceed 1.5 arge in length.

A large fish found on the muddy bottoms of stagnant water basins. It feeds on fish up to 1 arge, hence its nickname, 'Lakebed Dread.' Jewelry found in them has given rise to rumors that they even eat people.

When it extends its limbs to the fullest, the diameter of this massive crab exceeds 1.5 arge. Though capable of living in most kinds of water, its dislike of bright places ensures that it remains a rare sight.

An enormous fish that lurks at the bottom of Azelia Bay. Content to spend its days at depths of over 500 arge, though it does ascend to the surface occasionally.

Known as the 'Azure Noble,' this fish is the holy grail for anglers. With brilliant scales that mirror the color of the ocean itself, the sight of it cutting through the waves is the embodiment of pure freedom.

The massive Guardian of Valleria Lake does not suffer trespassers in its domain. Believed to be a mutated Trout, it prefers to prey on other members of its own species, and only continues to grow.