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{{Flora and Fauna Sections

|Introduction=~~'''~~The Anvil Range~~'''~~ is a land of extremes, where life has adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of the mountains and the deep, subterranean tunnels of the Minthari. The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. From the braided vines of the Ashbraid Creeper to the ghostly blooms of the ~~Scourge Bramble~~, the plant life of the range is as rugged and unyielding as the land itself.

|Introduction=The Anvil Range is a land of extremes, where life has adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of the mountains and the deep, subterranean tunnels of the Minthari. The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. From the braided vines of the Ashbraid Creeper to the ghostly blooms of the Methel Bloom, the plant life of the range is as rugged and unyielding as the land itself.

The fauna of the Anvil Range is just as tenacious and specialized, with burrowing serpents, cliff-dwelling predators, and subterranean beasts dominating the ecosystem. Creatures such as the Dhorax, a massive rock-armored serpent, and the Vorkirn, a silent hunter that navigates with subsonic echoes, have evolved to thrive in the darkness below and the unforgiving terrain above. Each species, whether plant or beast, plays a role in the delicate, hostile balance of life in the mountains, shaping the world of the Minthari just as much as the tunnels they carve through the stone.

|Flora==== Ashbraid Creeper ===

|Flora=[[File:Methel Bloom - General 02.jpg|thumb|A Methel Bloom]]

=== Ashbraid Creeper ===

* A tough, fibrous vine that clings to rock faces, weaving itself into braid-like formations along cliff sides.

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=== Latch Fungi ===

* A pale, root-like fungal network that grows just beneath the surface of rocky slopes.

* [[File:Ember Moss - General 01.jpg|thumb|Ember Moss]]A pale, root-like fungal network that grows just beneath the surface of rocky slopes.

* It produces thread-thin, wiry filaments that latch onto passing creatures, spreading its spores through underground tunnels.

* The Minthari consider it a living hazard, as it can clog ventilation shafts and create hazardous fungal dust if disturbed.

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* Its silvery-gray leaves curl and unfurl with changing temperatures, creating an illusion of drifting smoke when seen from a distance.

* The plant is almost impossible to cultivate, making it a rare and revered sight among the Minthari.

|Fauna==== Dhorax (Burrowing rock serpent) ===

|Fauna=[[File:Dhorax - General 01.jpg|thumb|A Dhorax emerges]]

=== Dhorax (Burrowing rock serpent) ===

* A massive, scale-plated serpent that slithers beneath the rocky ground, sensing vibrations through its horned skull.

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* When threatened, it expels superheated breath, scalding potential predators.

* Some Minthari tame Drivnoks to serve as living torches in the darkest tunnels, as their bodies radiate warmth and dim red light.

[[File:Vorkirn - General 01.jpg|thumb|A Vorkirn]]

=== Vorkirn ''(Echo-Horned Night Hunter)'' ===

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 {{Flora and Fauna Sections
-|Introduction='''The Anvil Range''' is a land of extremes, where life has adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of the mountains and the deep, subterranean tunnels of the Minthari. The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. From the braided vines of the Ashbraid Creeper to the ghostly blooms of the Scourge Bramble, the plant life of the range is as rugged and unyielding as the land itself.
+|Introduction=The Anvil Range is a land of extremes, where life has adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of the mountains and the deep, subterranean tunnels of the Minthari. The region’s flora consists of resilient, mineral-hardened plants, many of which rely on deep roots, geothermal heat, or symbiotic relationships with the rock itself to survive. From the braided vines of the Ashbraid Creeper to the ghostly blooms of the Methel Bloom, the plant life of the range is as rugged and unyielding as the land itself.
 The fauna of the Anvil Range is just as tenacious and specialized, with burrowing serpents, cliff-dwelling predators, and subterranean beasts dominating the ecosystem. Creatures such as the Dhorax, a massive rock-armored serpent, and the Vorkirn, a silent hunter that navigates with subsonic echoes, have evolved to thrive in the darkness below and the unforgiving terrain above. Each species, whether plant or beast, plays a role in the delicate, hostile balance of life in the mountains, shaping the world of the Minthari just as much as the tunnels they carve through the stone.
-|Flora==== Ashbraid Creeper ===
+|Flora=[[File:Methel Bloom - General 02.jpg|thumb|A Methel Bloom]]
+=== Ashbraid Creeper ===
 * A tough, fibrous vine that clings to rock faces, weaving itself into braid-like formations along cliff sides.
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 === Latch Fungi ===
-* A pale, root-like fungal network that grows just beneath the surface of rocky slopes.
+* [[File:Ember Moss - General 01.jpg|thumb|Ember Moss]]A pale, root-like fungal network that grows just beneath the surface of rocky slopes.
 * It produces thread-thin, wiry filaments that latch onto passing creatures, spreading its spores through underground tunnels.
 * The Minthari consider it a living hazard, as it can clog ventilation shafts and create hazardous fungal dust if disturbed.
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 * Its silvery-gray leaves curl and unfurl with changing temperatures, creating an illusion of drifting smoke when seen from a distance.
 * The plant is almost impossible to cultivate, making it a rare and revered sight among the Minthari.
-|Fauna==== Dhorax (Burrowing rock serpent) ===
+|Fauna=[[File:Dhorax - General 01.jpg|thumb|A Dhorax emerges]]
+=== Dhorax (Burrowing rock serpent)  ===
 * A massive, scale-plated serpent that slithers beneath the rocky ground, sensing vibrations through its horned skull.
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 * When threatened, it expels superheated breath, scalding potential predators.
 * Some Minthari tame Drivnoks to serve as living torches in the darkest tunnels, as their bodies radiate warmth and dim red light.
+[[File:Vorkirn - General 01.jpg|thumb|A Vorkirn]]
 === Vorkirn ''(Echo-Horned Night Hunter)'' ===