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{{Flora and Fauna Sections

|Introduction=The [[Zanarak]] Desert, though an inhospitable realm of scorching days, freezing nights, and shifting sands, harbors a variety of flora and fauna uniquely adapted to its extreme conditions

|Flora=The plant life of Zanarak has evolved to endure the desert’s relentless erosion, lack of water, and intense heat.

|Flora=[[File:Alopa Blooms.jpg|thumb|Alopa Blooms Study]]

The plant life of Zanarak has evolved to endure the desert’s relentless erosion, lack of water, and intense heat.

* ~~Glass~~ Blooms– A resilient ~~cactus~~ that grows in the desert’s glass-strewn plains, absorbing moisture from the air. Its translucent spines shimmer in the sun, making it difficult for herbivores to approach.

* Alopa Blooms– A resilient plant that grows in the desert’s glass-strewn plains, absorbing moisture from the air. Its translucent spines shimmer in the sun, making it difficult for herbivores to approach.

* Ashroot – Found near the scorched lands bordering the desert, this deep-rooted plant draws minerals from the sand, often used by the [[Galihi]] for medicinal and alchemical purposes.

* Dune Thistle – A plant that thrives on the edges of the great dunes, its reflective surface creates the illusion of water when caught in sunlight, confusing both predators and prey.

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* Kentruros– Large, semi-transparent scorpions that blend into the desert’s glass formations. Their venom is prized for its alchemical properties.

* Stalthos – Swift, six-legged predators that use natural camouflage to blend into the shifting sands, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.

* Laniids – Elusive ~~birds~~ that ride the desert’s powerful gusts, appearing only at dawn and dusk to hunt for smaller creatures.

* [[File:Laniid.jpg|thumb|A sketch of a Laniid]]Laniids – Elusive creatures that ride the desert’s powerful gusts, appearing only at dawn and dusk to hunt for smaller creatures.

* Harenteras– A species capable of excreting a fine dust that makes them nearly invisible when threatened, often mistaken for spirits by desert travelers.

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 {{Flora and Fauna Sections
 |Introduction=The [[Zanarak]] Desert, though an inhospitable realm of scorching days, freezing nights, and shifting sands, harbors a variety of flora and fauna uniquely adapted to its extreme conditions
-|Flora=The plant life of Zanarak has evolved to endure the desert’s relentless erosion, lack of water, and intense heat.
+|Flora=[[File:Alopa Blooms.jpg|thumb|Alopa Blooms Study]]
+The plant life of Zanarak has evolved to endure the desert’s relentless erosion, lack of water, and intense heat.
-* Glass Blooms– A resilient cactus that grows in the desert’s glass-strewn plains, absorbing moisture from the air. Its translucent spines shimmer in the sun, making it difficult for herbivores to approach.
+* Alopa Blooms– A resilient plant that grows in the desert’s glass-strewn plains, absorbing moisture from the air. Its translucent spines shimmer in the sun, making it difficult for herbivores to approach.
 * Ashroot – Found near the scorched lands bordering the desert, this deep-rooted plant draws minerals from the sand, often used by the [[Galihi]] for medicinal and alchemical purposes.
 * Dune Thistle – A plant that thrives on the edges of the great dunes, its reflective surface creates the illusion of water when caught in sunlight, confusing both predators and prey.
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 * Kentruros– Large, semi-transparent scorpions that blend into the desert’s glass formations. Their venom is prized for its alchemical properties.
 * Stalthos – Swift, six-legged predators that use natural camouflage to blend into the shifting sands, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.
-* Laniids – Elusive birds that ride the desert’s powerful gusts, appearing only at dawn and dusk to hunt for smaller creatures.
+* [[File:Laniid.jpg|thumb|A sketch of a Laniid]]Laniids – Elusive creatures that ride the desert’s powerful gusts, appearing only at dawn and dusk to hunt for smaller creatures.
 * Harenteras– A species capable of excreting a fine dust that makes them nearly invisible when threatened, often mistaken for spirits by desert travelers.