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=Flora= | =Flora= | ||
==Derma== | |||
'''Classification: Weed''' | '''Classification: Weed''' | ||
This flowering plant grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and has large broad leaves about the size of a man’s hand. These leaves are dark green with the outer edges an off white color. The flowers are about an inch in size and a pale blue in colour. The root system is extensive with large tan coloured tubular roots. On a fully grown plant these roots will be about half an inch round and a foot long with numerous smaller tendrils. | This flowering plant grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and has large broad leaves about the size of a man’s hand. These leaves are dark green with the outer edges an off white color. The flowers are about an inch in size and a pale blue in colour. The root system is extensive with large tan coloured tubular roots. On a fully grown plant these roots will be about half an inch round and a foot long with numerous smaller tendrils. | ||
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==Foreo== | ==Foreo== | ||
'''Classification: Fruit''' | '''Classification: Fruit''' | ||
This is a small tree that is native to the province of Bryque and grows on steep hill sides. It has been domesticated and large farms have been set up to grow them. On average a full grown healthy tree will be about 5 feet tall. A single tree will grow hundreds of black golf ball sized nuts that can be cracked open to reveal a hard dark brown center. | This is a small tree that is native to the province of Bryque and grows on steep hill sides. It has been domesticated and large farms have been set up to grow them. On average a full grown healthy tree will be about 5 feet tall. A single tree will grow hundreds of black golf ball sized nuts that can be cracked open to reveal a hard dark brown center. | ||
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==Guyver== | ==Guyver== | ||
'''Classification: Fruit''' | '''Classification: Fruit''' | ||
This tree grows about 10 to 15 foot tall. Its leaves are fan shaped with a pale yellowish green tone. In the spring it is usually covered in small bright yellow flowers. It is a hardy tree that can grow in most climates that have a decent growing season. | This tree grows about 10 to 15 foot tall. Its leaves are fan shaped with a pale yellowish green tone. In the spring it is usually covered in small bright yellow flowers. It is a hardy tree that can grow in most climates that have a decent growing season. | ||
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==Irchis== | ==Irchis== | ||
'''Classification: Flowering plant''' | '''Classification: Flowering plant''' | ||
The Irchis bush is a flowering shrub native to the area around the city of [[Eaven]]. It is cultivated and traded as an exotic garden plant. A full size plant will be about 4 feet tall and egg shaped. The leaves are small and a deep, dark green in colour. | The Irchis bush is a flowering shrub native to the area around the city of [[Eaven]]. It is cultivated and traded as an exotic garden plant. A full size plant will be about 4 feet tall and egg shaped. The leaves are small and a deep, dark green in colour. | ||
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==Minevra== | ==Minevra== | ||
'''Classification: Weed''' | '''Classification: Weed''' | ||
This is a clinging plant that climbs just about anything it can. It produces a palm sized flower similar to Earth's sunflower. It is considered a weed due to it’s ability to survive harsh conditions and the fact that it is very hard to kill. It is native to the Providence of Damodara but can now be found in almost every province. | This is a clinging plant that climbs just about anything it can. It produces a palm sized flower similar to Earth's sunflower. It is considered a weed due to it’s ability to survive harsh conditions and the fact that it is very hard to kill. It is native to the Providence of Damodara but can now be found in almost every province. | ||
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==Savo== | ==Savo== | ||
'''Classification: Vegetable''' | '''Classification: Vegetable''' | ||
This plant grows about 2 feet tall and has waxy spearhead shaped dull green leaves. When it is dug up they will produce between 15 to 25 tubular vegetables that look a little like a sweet potato that has a thick very dark red husk covering the meaty center which is a dark red. On average each of these will be about the size of a mans fist. | This plant grows about 2 feet tall and has waxy spearhead shaped dull green leaves. When it is dug up they will produce between 15 to 25 tubular vegetables that look a little like a sweet potato that has a thick very dark red husk covering the meaty center which is a dark red. On average each of these will be about the size of a mans fist. | ||
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==Claka== | ==Claka== | ||
'''Classification: Marine Life''' | '''Classification: Marine Life''' | ||
It is a crustation, somewhat like shrimp but much bigger. On average a fully grown claka will be between 2 and 3 feet long and weight in at about 25 pounds. They are harvested in shallow waters near the coastal regions. | It is a crustation, somewhat like shrimp but much bigger. On average a fully grown claka will be between 2 and 3 feet long and weight in at about 25 pounds. They are harvested in shallow waters near the coastal regions. | ||
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==Pletrok== | ==Pletrok== | ||
'''Classification: Grazing animal''' | '''Classification: Grazing animal''' | ||
These animals can be found in any mountainous areas. They graze on grasses and the lowest evergreen branches. In size and appearance they slightly resemble a clysdale horse from Earth, but with short spiralled horns. These split-hoofed creatures have a predominately silvery-gray coat that is emphasized by a silky white mane and tail. | These animals can be found in any mountainous areas. They graze on grasses and the lowest evergreen branches. In size and appearance they slightly resemble a clysdale horse from Earth, but with short spiralled horns. These split-hoofed creatures have a predominately silvery-gray coat that is emphasized by a silky white mane and tail. | ||
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==Surrilian Monkat== | ==Surrilian Monkat== | ||
'''Classification: primate''' | '''Classification: primate''' | ||
These are very rare animals found only in small family groupings. A primate-feline mix in appearance, they are highly developed and are the only creature other than the [[Laudean]]s to have a connection to the Fielding. | These are very rare animals found only in small family groupings. A primate-feline mix in appearance, they are highly developed and are the only creature other than the [[Laudean]]s to have a connection to the Fielding. | ||
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==Tsiri Bird== | ==Tsiri Bird== | ||
'''Classification: Bird''' | '''Classification: Bird''' | ||
A species of small song-bird native to the island of Lokesh City. They are on average 2 inches tall with long, intricate tail feathers like a bird of paradise. These tail feathers are usually about 5 to 6 inches long and vibrant with shimmering colour. There are a number of different sub species, each with different colours of plumage, but all are bright and eye-catching. | A species of small song-bird native to the island of Lokesh City. They are on average 2 inches tall with long, intricate tail feathers like a bird of paradise. These tail feathers are usually about 5 to 6 inches long and vibrant with shimmering colour. There are a number of different sub species, each with different colours of plumage, but all are bright and eye-catching. | ||