Baurnai
Baurnai is a fictional creature appearing in the fantasy novel "The Whispering Woods" by author Elara Meadowlight. Within the narrative, Baurnai are described as solitary, nocturnal beings inhabiting the deepest, most ancient parts of the forest. Physically, they are depicted as having a stout, bipedal form, covered in rough, bark-like skin that aids in camouflage against tree trunks. Their eyes are large and reflective, allowing them to see in low light conditions, and they possess long, sensitive ears that can detect the faintest sounds.
Baurnai are often portrayed as guardians of forgotten natural places. They are not inherently malicious but