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{{Flora and Fauna Sections
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|Introduction=The realm of [[Terasil]] is characterized by its rugged terrain, including towering mountains, fertile valleys, vast underground caverns, and arid Savannah. The flora and fauna of this ancient land have adapted to its unique geological and elemental influences, making it home to a wide variety of resilient species deeply connected to the land itself.
|Introduction=[[File:Vale_Grass.jpg|thumb|Vale Grass]]
|Flora=Karthal Fern - A hardy fern that thrives in the damp, rocky crevices of Terasil, particularly in the [[Murazkar Range]]. Its fronds absorb minerals from the stone, giving them a subtle metallic sheen.
Terasil’s landscape supports a distinctive range of flora and fauna adapted to its highland savanna conditions.
|Flora=* Vale Grass – A low-growing, dry-season grass with thin golden tan blades.


Dralwood Tree
* Kire Shrubs – Tough, gnarled shrubs that calcify in their upper branches during dry cycles.


A towering tree with dark, iron-like bark and deep-set roots that anchor it firmly into the mountainsides. These trees are revered for their durability and are often used in construction and craftsmanship.
* Pyr Trees – Rare, tall trees with narrow trunks and shallow canopies.


Stonebind Vine
* Spring Fig Trees – These trees grow near water. Their pale fruit is a popular delicacy and their leaves reflect faint light.
|Fauna=* [[File:Slateback_Behemoth_01.jpg|alt=thumb}A Slateback Behemoth|thumb|A Slateback Behemoth]]Slateback Behemoth – A massive, slow-moving beast with an armored hide resembling the rocky terrain of [[Terasil]]. These creatures are peaceful but fiercely territorial when provoked.


This tenacious plant is known for its incredibly strong and fibrous roots, often used by the inhabitants of Terasil for binding materials and reinforcing structures.
* Pierrooks – Long-legged birds with tapered beaks and thin, high-crested feathers. They often nest near Pyr Trees or ledge hollows.


Ashthorn Shrub
* Vale Cats – Slender, silent predators with pale coats and long limbs. Their claws curve inward, aiding in climbing and silent movement.


A resilient shrub found in the more arid regions, its thorny branches exude a tough sap that solidifies upon exposure to air. Some artisans use this sap in crafting tools and binding materials.
* Dust Beatles Small, spiral-shelled insects that burrow into dry stone and detritus.
|Fauna=* Slateback Behemoth A massive, slow-moving beast with an armored hide resembling the rocky terrain of Terasil. These creatures are peaceful but fiercely territorial when provoked.
* Glowcarver Beetle - A subterranean insect that burrows through Terasil’s underground caverns. It secretes a phosphorescent residue, which some miners use to mark tunnels.
 
* Cragstalkern - A feline predator that moves silently through the rocky outcrops of Terasil. Its fur blends seamlessly with stone, making it nearly invisible to prey.
 
* Burrowdrake - A wingless reptilian creature that tunnels through the mountains. It is respected by the [https://casaorestes.com/Orasians Orasians] as a sign of stability and strength.
 
* Emberfang Adder -
 
This serpentine predator inhabits the arid plains and is known for its heat-resistant scales, allowing it to survive in the most extreme conditions.
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[[category:Terasil]]
[[category:Terasil]]

Latest revision as of 19:47, 1 January 2026

Introduction

Vale Grass

Terasil’s landscape supports a distinctive range of flora and fauna adapted to its highland savanna conditions.

Flora

  • Vale Grass – A low-growing, dry-season grass with thin golden tan blades.
  • Kire Shrubs – Tough, gnarled shrubs that calcify in their upper branches during dry cycles.
  • Pyr Trees – Rare, tall trees with narrow trunks and shallow canopies.
  • Spring Fig Trees – These trees grow near water. Their pale fruit is a popular delicacy and their leaves reflect faint light.

Fauna

  • thumb}A Slateback Behemoth
    A Slateback Behemoth
    Slateback Behemoth – A massive, slow-moving beast with an armored hide resembling the rocky terrain of Terasil. These creatures are peaceful but fiercely territorial when provoked.
  • Pierrooks – Long-legged birds with tapered beaks and thin, high-crested feathers. They often nest near Pyr Trees or ledge hollows.
  • Vale Cats – Slender, silent predators with pale coats and long limbs. Their claws curve inward, aiding in climbing and silent movement.
  • Dust Beatles – Small, spiral-shelled insects that burrow into dry stone and detritus.