Susurro Fields - Biome type: Wet meadow. In standard seasons, the soil is moist but not soaked through - in the rainy season, it floods.
Tinea Swamp - Biome type: Deep freshwater forested swamp.
Praistigia Cliffs - Biome type: Where the Susurro Fields drops off abruptly to the Terminus sea. This section of meadow does not flood.
The Dusk Court - Biome type:
A stark contrast to the Tinea Swamps is Susurro Fields: a wet meadow much more vivid and ‘alive’ by comparison. During dry seasons, the meadow drains and is rich with color. During the wet season, the ground becomes saturated and many of the more vibrant plantlife suffers. And while Susurro is home to no trees, in their place are Giant Bur Reeds, Tussock Sedge, Wraithgrass, Nodding Lady’s Tresses, Cardinal Flower, and Michaelmas Daisies that pepper the landscape. Red Foxes swarm to Susurro during the dry season and are replaced by Muskrats during the wet. Grass Snakes, Spotted Turtles, Great Egrets, Eurasian Curlews, and Malachite Kingfishers can be found throughout the seasons, however - wet or dry! Mirestag traverse between both the fields and swamp in medium-sized herds. At night, Susurro is truly a site to see. Fireflies light up the sky, and travelers running through the meadow will leave a dust trail of bioluminescence in their wake.
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Giant Bur Reed (Sparganium eurycarpum): A semiaquatic grass-like plant with round bur-like flowers. This plant can grow to be 6 feet tall.
Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta): A tall grass-like sedge plant with clusters of seeds near the top of the stalks. This plant can grow to be 2 feet tall.
Wraithgrass (Urtica allucinatio): A tall grass-like sedge plant, Wraithgrass is easily distinguishable by its tightly clustered bunches, deep purple color, and extremely fuzzy clusters of seeds near the tops of the stalks. This sedge can grow to be 5 feet tall. It's highly suggested that all inhabitants steer clear of this seemingly innocuous grass, as it packs a nasty punch. The long stalks of this plant are lined with hollow, stinging hairs called trichomes. These needle-like hairs deliver a powerful hallucinogen, which leaves the afflicted feeling severely nauseous and experiencing intense audio and visual hallucinations not long after coming into contact. These effects can last for days, and are often accompanied by severe muscle cramping at the sting site.
Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta): A tall grass-like sedge plant with clusters of seeds near the top of the stalks. This plant can grow to be 2 feet tall.
Wraithgrass (Urtica allucinatio): A tall grass-like sedge plant, Wraithgrass is easily distinguishable by its tightly clustered bunches, deep purple color, and extremely fuzzy clusters of seeds near the tops of the stalks. This sedge can grow to be 5 feet tall. It's highly suggested that all inhabitants steer clear of this seemingly innocuous grass, as it packs a nasty punch. The long stalks of this plant are lined with hollow, stinging hairs called trichomes. These needle-like hairs deliver a powerful hallucinogen, which leaves the afflicted feeling severely nauseous and experiencing intense audio and visual hallucinations not long after coming into contact. These effects can last for days, and are often accompanied by severe muscle cramping at the sting site.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis): A tall perennial herbaceous plant that has whorled lanceolate leaves and vibrantly red flowers at the top of the stem. The leaves can be potentially toxic to foals, elderly, infirm, or those pregnant. It can cause nausea and vomiting, but is generally not toxic to healthy adults. This flowering plant can grow to be 4 feet tall.
Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum novae-angeliae): A perennial herbaceous plant with green lance-shaped leaves, hairy stems, and ray-floret flowers that range from white, to rose, to deep purple. This flowering plant can grow to be 47 inches tall.
Nodding Lady’s Tresses (Spiranthes cernua): A small species of orchid with linear grass-like leaves and fragrant white downward-curving flowers that grow along the upper part of the erect stem. This orchid can grow to be 12 inches tall.
Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum novae-angeliae): A perennial herbaceous plant with green lance-shaped leaves, hairy stems, and ray-floret flowers that range from white, to rose, to deep purple. This flowering plant can grow to be 47 inches tall.
Nodding Lady’s Tresses (Spiranthes cernua): A small species of orchid with linear grass-like leaves and fragrant white downward-curving flowers that grow along the upper part of the erect stem. This orchid can grow to be 12 inches tall.
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata): A small to medium sized bird with distinctive brown and white barred feathers, long legs, and a long curved beak. This bird can grow to be 12 inches tall, 24 inches long, weigh up to 3 pounds, and have a wingspan of 42 inches.
Great Egret (Ardea alba): A large wading bird with all white feathers, sharp tapered yellow bills, long black legs, and long arched necks. This bird can grow to be 3.5 feet tall, 40 inches long, weigh up to 2 pounds, and have a wingspan of 67 inches.
Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus): A small but vibrant semiaquatic bird with a bright red beak, rusted orange underbelly feathers, and a metallic blue crown and back. Easily recognizable by their distinctive fishing method of perching, and then dive-bombing the water. This bird can grow to be 5 inches tall and 5 inches long.
Mirestag (Odocoileus turpis): A seemingly mutated relative of the common deer, these territorial creatures can be found wandering between the meadows and swamp. They are smaller than a standard deer in weight, but have longer and lankier legs by far. Overall, they can grow to be 4 feet tall at the shoulders, and weigh up to 85 pounds. Their antlers are exceptionally long and have a heavy curve to them, sloping down with the arch of their neck and over the stretch of their backs. Packed with many more tines than any standard deer, all of the tips of said prongs are downward facing to prevent catching on swamp plants. Their body is littered with callous protrusions that seem to serve no actual purpose, and seem to be particularly thick along their legs. They have been known to charge at any animal they deem are 'invading their territory,' but this behavior is highly erratic. Sometimes, they won't pay invaders any mind. Other times, they may rush inhabitants, and then 30 seconds later seemingly 'forget' their prior aggression and begin to graze serenely. And in extreme cases, they will be unrelenting and continually assail their victims, following them for prolonged distances and time. It has been suggested that their appearance and general attitude is due to a fungal, parasitic infection... but who wants to get close enough to find out?
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus): Present during the wet season. A medium semiaquatic rodent with thick brown to black fur and long scaled tails. This rodent can grow to be 28 inches long and weigh up to 4.5 pounds.
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): Present during the dry season. They are a medium sized predatory mammal with distinctive vivid red fur, grey underbody, black legs and ears, and a plush tail. They prey on vertebrates smaller than themselves and occasionally carrion. This mammal can be 20 inches tall at the shoulder, 35 inches long, and weigh up to 30 pounds.
Great Egret (Ardea alba): A large wading bird with all white feathers, sharp tapered yellow bills, long black legs, and long arched necks. This bird can grow to be 3.5 feet tall, 40 inches long, weigh up to 2 pounds, and have a wingspan of 67 inches.
Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus): A small but vibrant semiaquatic bird with a bright red beak, rusted orange underbelly feathers, and a metallic blue crown and back. Easily recognizable by their distinctive fishing method of perching, and then dive-bombing the water. This bird can grow to be 5 inches tall and 5 inches long.
Mirestag (Odocoileus turpis): A seemingly mutated relative of the common deer, these territorial creatures can be found wandering between the meadows and swamp. They are smaller than a standard deer in weight, but have longer and lankier legs by far. Overall, they can grow to be 4 feet tall at the shoulders, and weigh up to 85 pounds. Their antlers are exceptionally long and have a heavy curve to them, sloping down with the arch of their neck and over the stretch of their backs. Packed with many more tines than any standard deer, all of the tips of said prongs are downward facing to prevent catching on swamp plants. Their body is littered with callous protrusions that seem to serve no actual purpose, and seem to be particularly thick along their legs. They have been known to charge at any animal they deem are 'invading their territory,' but this behavior is highly erratic. Sometimes, they won't pay invaders any mind. Other times, they may rush inhabitants, and then 30 seconds later seemingly 'forget' their prior aggression and begin to graze serenely. And in extreme cases, they will be unrelenting and continually assail their victims, following them for prolonged distances and time. It has been suggested that their appearance and general attitude is due to a fungal, parasitic infection... but who wants to get close enough to find out?
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus): Present during the wet season. A medium semiaquatic rodent with thick brown to black fur and long scaled tails. This rodent can grow to be 28 inches long and weigh up to 4.5 pounds.
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): Present during the dry season. They are a medium sized predatory mammal with distinctive vivid red fur, grey underbody, black legs and ears, and a plush tail. They prey on vertebrates smaller than themselves and occasionally carrion. This mammal can be 20 inches tall at the shoulder, 35 inches long, and weigh up to 30 pounds.
Firefly (Photinus pyralis): A small nocturnal insect characterized by its vibrantly bright, um, posterior. When disturbed (or trying to attract a mate), they light up with bioluminescence. This insect grows to be only 1 inch long or less.
Grass Snake (Natrix natrix): A species of nonvenomous semiaquatic snake with brown/olive-green scales, and a distinctive band behind the head with two stripes running down the spine. Diet is mostly amphibian based. This snake can grow to be 24 inches long.
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttate): A small semiaquatic turtle with a smooth dark-colored upper shell with tiny yellow spots and long tails. This turtle can grow to be 4.5 inches long.
Grass Snake (Natrix natrix): A species of nonvenomous semiaquatic snake with brown/olive-green scales, and a distinctive band behind the head with two stripes running down the spine. Diet is mostly amphibian based. This snake can grow to be 24 inches long.
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttate): A small semiaquatic turtle with a smooth dark-colored upper shell with tiny yellow spots and long tails. This turtle can grow to be 4.5 inches long.
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Tinea Swamp - Biome type: Deep freshwater forested swamp.
Tinea Swamp is a deep, freshwater forested swamp that is as perilous as it is eerie. Tall, water-resistant trees such as the Water Elm and Water Tupelo overshadow this landscape. There’s a significant lack of vibrancy within the swamp (which is to be expected), as most shrubs, plants, and flowers are not able to withstand the constantly saturated environment. Ones that can – like Maidencane, Narrow-leaved Cattail, Skunk Cabbage, and Wisp Lilies – are speckled throughout this landscape, periodically being fed on by the various wildlife. Above the water, species such as Capybaras, Northern River Otters, Shoebills, and Great Blue Herons call Tinea home. Under the water swim species that pose a hazard to those passing through: Electric Catfish, Alligator Gar, Water Moccasin, Alligator Snapping Turtle, alongside various species of harmless fish, ranging in size from four to ten inches. The apparent lack of an apex predator should be concerning to those who traverse this habitat. But don’t be fooled, and don’t let your guard down.. the Bog Titan lurks within the waters, just waiting.
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum): A deciduous conifer tree with a heavily tapered trunk, stringy gray- to red-brown bark, sprouts near the main trunk (referred to as 'cypress knees') and even pinnate leaves with green globular cones. This tree can grow to be 120 feet tall with a trunk 6 feet around and can live thousands of years.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica): A deciduous tree with swollen bases that heavily taper, bitter yet edible fruit, and knotted and highly textured bark. This tree can grow to be 80 feet tall and 50 plus years old.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica): A deciduous tree with swollen bases that heavily taper, bitter yet edible fruit, and knotted and highly textured bark. This tree can grow to be 80 feet tall and 50 plus years old.
Maidencane (Panicum hemitomon): An aquatic grass that thrives in saturated soils. This grass can grow to be 6.5 feet tall.
Narrowleaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia): A herbaceous plant with tall, grass-like leaves and signature sausage-shaped flowering heads. This plant can grow to be 6 feet tall.
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus): A foul smelling flowering plant that has a characteristic mottled purple flower-bulb and large cabbage-like leaves. They have contractile roots that pull stems deeper into the ground when they age, making them a very small plant - often wider than they are tall. This plant can grow to be 30 inches across with their leaves, and only 6 inches tall. Its edible and medicinal values require careful preparation to remove any toxic calcium oxalate crystals that have formed on the plant. But afterward, their thoroughly-dried leaves and roots can be used to make soups and flours respectively and the plant was once used to treat various respiratory, nervous, and other ailments.
Narrowleaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia): A herbaceous plant with tall, grass-like leaves and signature sausage-shaped flowering heads. This plant can grow to be 6 feet tall.
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus): A foul smelling flowering plant that has a characteristic mottled purple flower-bulb and large cabbage-like leaves. They have contractile roots that pull stems deeper into the ground when they age, making them a very small plant - often wider than they are tall. This plant can grow to be 30 inches across with their leaves, and only 6 inches tall. Its edible and medicinal values require careful preparation to remove any toxic calcium oxalate crystals that have formed on the plant. But afterward, their thoroughly-dried leaves and roots can be used to make soups and flours respectively and the plant was once used to treat various respiratory, nervous, and other ailments.
Wisp Lily (Formosunitidus albus): _____
Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris): A medium sized herbivorous rodent with a barrel-shaped body, broad head and blunt muzzles, small round ears, webbed feet, and reddish-brown fur. This rodent can grow to be 2 feet tall at the shoulders, 4.5 feet long, and weigh up to 140 pounds.
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath): A very large wading bird with a long neck, tapered sharp beak, gray body feathers, chestnut head and neck feathers, and white throat and breast feathers. It is a solitary forager, exhibiting a mostly pescivorous diet - however, they have been known to pick off small vertebrates and sometimes carrion. This bird can grow to be 60 inches tall and up to 11 pounds, with a wingspan of 90 inches.
River Otter (Lontra canadensis): A semiaquatic burrowing mammal with a long streamlined body, thick tail, webbed feet, and tiny ears almost flush to their head. They are opportunistic feeders, and will prey upon whatever is most readily available - whether it be small vertebrates, fish, or crustaceans. This mammal can grow to be 42 inches long and weigh up to 25 pounds.
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex): A large stork-like wading bird with a massive shoe-shaped bill, grey feathers, and long legs. They are known for being "statue-like" and able to hold positions for long periods of time. They are mostly piscivorous, but will prey on small vertebrates if given the opportunity, as they have very sharp beaks and can easily decapitate most prey. This bird can grow to be 60 inches tall, 55 inches long, weigh up to 12 pounds, and have a wingspan of 8.5 feet.
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath): A very large wading bird with a long neck, tapered sharp beak, gray body feathers, chestnut head and neck feathers, and white throat and breast feathers. It is a solitary forager, exhibiting a mostly pescivorous diet - however, they have been known to pick off small vertebrates and sometimes carrion. This bird can grow to be 60 inches tall and up to 11 pounds, with a wingspan of 90 inches.
River Otter (Lontra canadensis): A semiaquatic burrowing mammal with a long streamlined body, thick tail, webbed feet, and tiny ears almost flush to their head. They are opportunistic feeders, and will prey upon whatever is most readily available - whether it be small vertebrates, fish, or crustaceans. This mammal can grow to be 42 inches long and weigh up to 25 pounds.
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex): A large stork-like wading bird with a massive shoe-shaped bill, grey feathers, and long legs. They are known for being "statue-like" and able to hold positions for long periods of time. They are mostly piscivorous, but will prey on small vertebrates if given the opportunity, as they have very sharp beaks and can easily decapitate most prey. This bird can grow to be 60 inches tall, 55 inches long, weigh up to 12 pounds, and have a wingspan of 8.5 feet.
Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii): A large species of turtle with a distinctive dorsal-ridged shell scales, large head with a sharp curved beak, and a long spring-like neck. They are highly aggressive, and can break bones easily the larger they get. Their diet consists of anything that they can catch and eat. This turtle can grow to be 30 plus inches long and weigh up to 200 pounds.
Bog Titan (Macroeunectes potamos): _____
Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus): An aggressive and venomous semiaquatic pit viper that is mostly black on their dorsal side, dark brown crossbands, an off-white ventral side pocked with irregular dark markings, and a worm-like tail tip. This snake can grow to be 70 inches long. Their venom is cytotoxic, which will destroys tissue, cause severe pain, edema (swelling), and ecchymosis (bleeding under the skin) at the bite site. While the bite itself will not usually be fatal, the infection that onsets from tissue necrosis can end up becoming septic and therefore fatal.
Bog Titan (Macroeunectes potamos): _____
Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus): An aggressive and venomous semiaquatic pit viper that is mostly black on their dorsal side, dark brown crossbands, an off-white ventral side pocked with irregular dark markings, and a worm-like tail tip. This snake can grow to be 70 inches long. Their venom is cytotoxic, which will destroys tissue, cause severe pain, edema (swelling), and ecchymosis (bleeding under the skin) at the bite site. While the bite itself will not usually be fatal, the infection that onsets from tissue necrosis can end up becoming septic and therefore fatal.
Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula): The largest of the gar species, these fish have long torpedo-shaped bodies, broad snouts, and a large double set of sharp teeth. They are relatively sluggish, and despite their intimidating appearance, will not actively prey upon Novus inhabitants. Instead, they prefer to hunt fish and small to medium sized vertebrates. They will only bite those wading through the Tinea Swamps if they are threatened or stepped on. This fish can grow to be 8 feet long, weigh in at 300 pounds, and be 45 inches around.
Electric Catfish (Malapterurus electricus): A small to large sized catfish that can deliver a shock of up to 350 volts from a large one, and lesser for smaller ones. Their shock is most often not fatal. In fact, depending on the size of the equine in relation to the catfish, it could be as gentle as a mild tingle, or as painful as a shock that forces muscle contraction.This fish can grow to be up to 4 feet long and weigh up to 45 pounds.
Additionally, various species of freshwater and brackish water fish ranging in size from 4 to 10+ inches.
Electric Catfish (Malapterurus electricus): A small to large sized catfish that can deliver a shock of up to 350 volts from a large one, and lesser for smaller ones. Their shock is most often not fatal. In fact, depending on the size of the equine in relation to the catfish, it could be as gentle as a mild tingle, or as painful as a shock that forces muscle contraction.This fish can grow to be up to 4 feet long and weigh up to 45 pounds.
Additionally, various species of freshwater and brackish water fish ranging in size from 4 to 10+ inches.
Praistigia Cliffs - Biome type: Where the Susurro Fields drops off abruptly to the Terminus sea. This section of meadow does not flood.
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