THIS WONDERFULLY USEFUL MOUSE ORIGINATED IN THE FORESTS OF THE Northern Peninsula and is now found on sailing ships the world over. In the wild, Rigger Mice live high up in Alberry trees and use their dexterous claws to construct networks of walkways and nests using the sinews of plants and leaves. This habit so intrigued the first human settlers that they sought to utilize it onboard their shipping vessels. Rigger Mice soon became famous for making the strongest rope in the world.
When first put to use, Rigger Mice were set free on a ship’s mast with the right materials, and their vine-like constructions were cut down and used as rigging. However, it was found that Rigger Mice had an acute knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of rope, so a mousing school was created to train them further. It is now common to find these mice working alongside sailors all over the rigging — from securing loosened stitching in the sails to mending frayed and aging stretches of rope.
MOUSING NOTES
Rigger Mice can prove faithful companions and willing workers, although they’ve been noticed to suffer from extreme lethargy after long voyages. Mousekeepers must ensure that their daily schedule includes time for meals and rest periods.