Gorilla

The Gorilla is one of the species of talking apes living in the Whispy Woods. There are two distinct species of gorilla, Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) and Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) which are both native to Central Africa, as are chimpanzees.

Gorillas move around by knuckle-walking, although they sometimes walk bipedally for short distances while carrying food, or in defensive situations if they have to fight an enemy, though they can run faster with their arms and legs. It is unknown where these apes live in the Whispy Woods, but it's possible that they inhabit the forests, as gorillas tend to swing from trees, and enjoy eating fruit.

The gorillas in the novel typically serve as shock troops when battle is joined. For example, King Hugo maximizes the gorillas' skills in his army by having them use their incredible brute strength and imposing size, which were both essential during the Battle of the Great Trident and the Battle of Khanith-Hgul.