diff --git a/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp b/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
index 1f489b355..7eaa2419f 100644
--- a/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
+++ b/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
@@ -723,6 +723,7 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
         Maps->Start();
         Mats->Start();
         Mats->ReadInorganicMaterials();
+        Mats->ReadCreatureTypes();
         uint32_t effectnum;
         /*
         if(DF.InitReadEffects(effectnum))