'''Animal Handling''' is currently taught by obtained from an altar just outside the graveyard in [[Serbule]] (a temporary means of acquiring the skillduring alpha, later it will available through a quest). You will need to know how to charm an animal to get started (most players have learned how to charm rats in the [[Tutorial Cave]]). When you have a charmed animal with you, use '''Tame Pet''' to make it a permanent pet. You can have as many pets as you have stable slots. You can buy more stable slots in town. If your pet dies, you can either try to resuscitate it in the field, or head back to the stable to revive it for a small fee. There's a lot more to it, and a lot more to come.<ref>In-game message as of Sept 2014</ref> ====Stables====* One in Serbule Keep.* A temporary Stable NPC (Gisli?) in [[Hogan's Keep]]