Slagull

Slagull is a fictional seabird that appears in fantasy literature, world-building projects, and role-playing games. The name combines slag, a metal by-product, with gull, reflecting its imagined metallic plumage and scavenging habits.

Description: In most depictions, slagull resembles a medium-sized gull with slate-gray plumage that bears a subtle metallic sheen, especially on the wings and nape. It has a robust bill, often tinged orange or yellow, and pinkish legs. Variants may show darker facial markings or white underparts.

Habitat and range: Slagull is typically described as coastal or island-bound, nesting on rocky cliffs or seabird ledges. It is associated with temperate to cold coastal zones in the fictional settings where it appears.

Behavior and diet: Slagulls are opportunistic feeders. Their diet commonly includes fish, small invertebrates, carrion, and human refuse. They are often depicted as social in large flocks, particularly at feeding sites. Breeding occurs in spring; nests are built from grass, seaweed, and debris on ledges. Clutch size is usually 2–3 eggs; both parents incubate and rear the chicks.

Relationship to humans: In many stories, slagull embodies resilience and resourcefulness. They appear in heraldry and art as symbols of steadfastness. In games, slagull behavior can influence ecosystem dynamics and quest design.

Conservation and realism: Because slagull is a fictional creature, no real-world conservation status applies. The concept serves as a narrative or world-building element rather than an actual biological species.