The mi’lu is a wild antelope or deer that is very common in the far eastern piedmont or plains districts, outside the twilight.  They run in herds of anywhere from five to more than one hundred.  They range far and wide, grazing quickly and then moving on before the area they are in can no longer support them.  In past generations, the mi’lu were said to keep mostly to the forest, but since the farmers and other peasants are no longer allowed weapons of any kind, they are now common on the plains as well.

The zhuan and their yaoban are allowed some limited hunting privileges, and mi’lu meat is considered a regular delicacy in higher class households.  The lower classes are punished viciously if found hunting mi’lu.  At first I thought this was mainly an issue of status, but I now believe that it is one of sheer practicality–Nightfall will not tolerate a population that can care for itself.   People who can feed themselves will invariably think independent thoughts.