Lesser Native Species List
Aug 26, 2011 13:37:23 GMT -5
Post by Embers on Aug 26, 2011 13:37:23 GMT -5
LESSER NATIVE SPECIES
This is a list of species that are not available as role play subjects. These species can be used in hunting, setting descriptions, IC dialogue, etc.
1 • a tunneling, rodent species most closely resembling a rather lengthy rat . They hide from their predators by taking refuge in underground cities where they store an ample food supply. They are omnivores, though much of their diet consists of leaves due to lack of available prey. During the late evening, large groups of these rodents bask in the sun, camouflaged, on the flat rocks.
2 • though they tend to live in solitude, a small group of these creatures inhabit the wood. Though similar in appearance to sugar gliders, they are only the size of plums. Their disproportionately small features render both their hearing and eyesight quite poor. As a defense, they stay high up in the trees, gliding from branch to branch. Most are most active in the evening into the early night; this is when their recognizable, high pitched scree can be heard.
3 • the birds here are primarily orange so that they may blend in with the year-round golden leaves in the wood. They struggle to fly efficiently, and the species is preserved through camouflage. These birds look similar to New World Quails, despite coloration, but have a fan of tail feathers for show purposes only. These decorative feathers look nearly identical to the maple leaves, furthering their adept disguise.
4 • only measuring one or two feet in length, these snakes are highly toxic to aboriginals and will make occults or abscondings severely ill with fever, chills, restlessness, pain, and swelling of the bitten area. Their scales have a rough dappling pattern that comes in various shades of gold, orange, and brown. They blend seamlessly into the fallen leaves of the maple forest, only the white band across their snouts standing out among the leaves. Their diet consists mostly of the birds inhabiting the forest, although they will prey on anything that they mistake for a meal.
5 • these lizards largely resemble geckos, however, adults can grow up to three or four feet in length. They seem to have the capability of changing the color of their scales to better blend in with their environment, and, thus, are spread across a wide area. Their diets vary from fish to rodents, and sometimes plants. Most of them are harmless, but if threatened they can have a nasty bite.
6 • looking something like a platypus, they have the streamlined body of a otter and a narrow, toothy bill of a duck. These mammals are the size of the average house cat, but have long, rudder-like tails to steer them through the shallow waters of the river garden. They are generally seen in groups with several females and a single male. The male serves as the guardian to the females' nests, which consist of a single, massive egg. Males have poisonous spurs on their front paws that will paralyze their victim for a short period and cause severe pain. These spurs have never proven fatal.
7 • quick and elusive, these fish grow to be a foot in length. Their speckled scales simulate the grey and brown pebbles of the river garden. They generally stay hidden in the crevices between the rocks, only coming out to feed on insect larvae, and to breed. During breeding season, they emerge when the moon is at its brightest and perform an intricate mating dance in the swirling eddies. The females lay aqua-blue clutches of eggs, often numbering in the thousands, before settling at the river bottom to die. The males, too, perish shortly after fertilizing the eggs.
8 • these elk have rough blue-grey fur that mimics the rolling hills of the blue plains. It's thought that their diet of the blue pigmented grass gives them their color. Males have a set of velvety, black antlers. The males with the largest antlers hold the right to the females in the herd. They travel in groups of a few dozen, but can sometimes be seen in masses of nearly a hundred.
9 • often mistaken for large worms, these small grey and brown banded snakes make burrows at the roots of the river garden's ferns. They are alarmingly thin, the lengthiest reaching two and a half feet, but remaining as narrow as a pencil. When the sun is at its peak, they emerge from their burrows to bask in the heat, often piling themselves atop sunlit rocks. Their flat ended tails allow them to swim efficiently and prey on small fish and insect larvae.
10 • these creatures are akin to wallabies, though usually smaller and squatter, and have the paws and snout of a mole. Their vision is degenerative as they age. They are relatively quick paced, and can easily take cover by ducking into their tunnels. Their diet consists of insects and worms. These creatures reproduce at the pace of rabbits, but are efficiently culled by the many predators present in the savanna.
11 • these snakes are enormous, having the circumference of a car tire. Though monstrous, they are skilled at masking themselves in the savanna terrain. They are colored similarly to the boulders in the area, and at first glance, they can appear to have the same dusty texture. To catch their prey, they can put up a fast pursuit. They will commonly drive their targets into rocks and wallop them with their own body weight before consuming them and breaking them down rapidly in their stomach acids.
12 • averaging the size of sharks, the Koi in these lakes are entirely harmless. They filter feed, eating schools of the small translucent fish they share their home with. Their most common coloration is in patches of purple, blue, and occasionally green. Most of their time is spent near the surface, providing natives with a beautiful, scenic view.
13 • these fish are little bigger than peanuts. They travel in huge schools, similar to plankton, though their appearance in more comparable to minnows. The fish are entirely translucent, but because of their vast numbers, they are relatively easy to spot when they emerge from their home in deep water. Their primary source of food is lake algae, but they can feed off of decaying marine creatures at the lake's bottom.
14 • the rodents here are as tiny as gravel. Like fish, they travel primarily in groups, but may occasionally become solitary in older age . Their fur is so short, the pink of their skin gives the illusion of a rosy colored coat. Their most notable feature is their long, trailing tails, no wider than a thread, but as long as a new pencil; quite remarkable, given their size.
15 • these birds primarily resemble large ravens, though they come in many shades of black, white, and grey. They are mostly loners, but can be seen in huge groups when flocking to newly deceased meals. Their diet is mostly carrion, but if the opportunity arises, they are known to kill. Conversely, if meat is scarce, they can live off of fruits and nuts for short periods. Due to their desolate habitat, they nest on the ground. The parents will guard the nest with their lives until their chicks are old enough to fend for themselves.
16 • a horse sized mammal hearkening to a sloth. Their gait is infamous for being incredibly measured. They are four legged, and walk on their knuckles. These animals have opposable thumbs used to gut small prey and to groom one another. While they are mostly solitary, they mate for life; the eldest of these creatures are generally seen walking in pairs.
17 • the spindly, deer-like creatures are commonly prone to heart failure due to fright. They are geometrically configured, having a rectangular frame and squarish heads. These grazing animals tend to be weak and fragile, and prove an easy target for predators. As a defense, they congregate in massive herds and are able to run as a cohesive unit. They are spotted like fawns, and are completely docile when unperturbed.
18 • these flat amphibians are about a foot in width and no more than half an inch thick. They have a jelly-like texture, and are completely jeweled in small, round eyes. They have a tiny, star-fish-esque mouth on their undersides which are used to suck algae and other plant growth from other marine creatures. They are commonly found attached to other marine fauna. They are amphibious, needing air to survive. Hence, when they are not feeding, the creatures can be found skimming the surface of the water.
19 • dark-colored and quick, the primates here have arm spans double their body height. Their calloused fingers and palms allow for an easy grip to mountainside rocks, and they spend a majority of time burning off energy swinging from precipice to precipice. They hunt and spend the days on their own, but tend to sleep in groups of three to six. Natives should be wary, as they can be viciously territorial.
20 • dragon flies here have bodies with the circumference of a corn cob, and a wing span of four feet. They feed off of one another, and the species is sustained only by the quantity of eggs a female can lay, which can exceed five hundred. Eggs are usually found plastered to the underside of rocks, and hatch within days of being laid. These insects are harmless, but issue a deafening hum that can be unkind to those trying to sleep.
21 • these water dwelling natives have never been directly encountered and are considered mythical by some. It is thought they are responsible for the braiding and netting of marine plant life that, in some instances, cause the blockage of water flow, the halt of trout migration, and the strangulation of lesser natives that use bodies of water for traveling purposes. They are likely herbivores, but this is disputed.
22 • the scarab beetles are constantly expanding upon the underground catacombs, carving out cities with mindless efficiency. They have little thought and instinctively dig until they die. Because of the lack of food in this area, the beetles generally feed off of other corpses. They are benevolent for the most part, however, they are known to prey on sick or injured natives who lose themselves underground.
23 • bird population is so dense that the trees are leaved in them. They have difficulty traveling long distance because they are bottom heavy and have a meager wingspan. Their plumage comes in a variety of colors, most having a cream or russet backside and are breasted in golds, olives, and crimson. Exceedingly vocal, and sociable, they form lifelong partnerships, and live with their children and extended family inside of the large, spherical blossoms dotting the trees.
24 • these spotted moths are smaller than pennies, their round, off-white wings dappled brown. They are attracted to the honey-like perfume of the Grove trees, and are known to thoroughly coat the leaves in mass. These tiny bugs startle easily, and when disturbed, they erupt in a flurry, rising into the canopy. Often, so many take flight, they block out the sun as they ascend.
25 • black, slug-shaped creatures live only an inch under the earth, and are sized similarly to a pine cone. They have a symbiotic relationship with the growth in the rain forest, absorbing the excess rainwater to keep the area from flooding. Hundreds of thousands of these creatures live in close proximity, producing millions of eggs as they simultaneously sap water over ten times their body weight out of the soil. When dug out of the earth, these lesser natives immediately perish from over exposure to the air.
26 • lengthy water snakes maneuver the scalding shallows with ease. Their extraordinarily high heat-tolerance allows them to live in the volcanic lake comfortably, despite the fact they are the only creature in the False World that can do so. These snakes are forced to feed off of their own population, but, luckily, their speedy reproduction rate keeps this species alive and well. They are able to travel the shores, and have been known to attack any passerby.
27 • glittering eels float in the shallow water. They have little motor skill, and simply drift in the stagnant lake. Their scales are reflective and cast arrays of light on rocks. These fish are harmless, suctioning in pond debris as an energy source. Unlike most fish, they do not lay eggs, and give birth as mammals would. As infants, these creatures are known for latching onto one another's tails as a way to keep together, forming a lengthy, spangled chain.
28 • a sort of aquatic fire fly. The small globes are marble sized and bio-luminescent, glowing in shades of white, yellow, orange, and, less commonly, red. It is disputed as to what category of animal these creatures belong, or if they are even alive. They have life spans of only a few days. Upon death, they harden into glassy pebbles and sink to the water bed.
29 • these reptilian birds are more formidable than any land carnivore. They exceed the weight of an Aboriginal Canine by double, and have the potential to sweep one away. They have two rings of teeth, and an elongated face similar to that of the prehistoric pterodactyl. Silent attacks from behind are these creatures' forte, and hordes of them have been known to completely exhaust foreign species in this region.
30 • migrating butterflies make an annual visit to the moss forest, where they coat the undergrowth and sap the trees. The smallest of these butterflies is roughly dime-sized, while the larger specimens could almost cover an occult canine’s paw. The wings are patterned with swirls and spots in vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow, and each butterfly’s pattern is unique. Their bodies can be anywhere from pale blue to near-black violet.
31 • the spiders occupying the Spider Ginkgo come in a variety of sizes, from the acorn-sized specimens at the bottom to the giant spiders near the top, which are rumored to dwarf many greater natives. Their dark bodies are tinted yellow or green, while their glassy eyes are a vibrant orange. The younger spiders are hairless, but they grow short, thick hair all over their bodies as they age.
layer two
1 • a tunneling, rodent species most closely resembling a rather lengthy rat . They hide from their predators by taking refuge in underground cities where they store an ample food supply. They are omnivores, though much of their diet consists of leaves due to lack of available prey. During the late evening, large groups of these rodents bask in the sun, camouflaged, on the flat rocks.
2 • though they tend to live in solitude, a small group of these creatures inhabit the wood. Though similar in appearance to sugar gliders, they are only the size of plums. Their disproportionately small features render both their hearing and eyesight quite poor. As a defense, they stay high up in the trees, gliding from branch to branch. Most are most active in the evening into the early night; this is when their recognizable, high pitched scree can be heard.
3 • the birds here are primarily orange so that they may blend in with the year-round golden leaves in the wood. They struggle to fly efficiently, and the species is preserved through camouflage. These birds look similar to New World Quails, despite coloration, but have a fan of tail feathers for show purposes only. These decorative feathers look nearly identical to the maple leaves, furthering their adept disguise.
4 • only measuring one or two feet in length, these snakes are highly toxic to aboriginals and will make occults or abscondings severely ill with fever, chills, restlessness, pain, and swelling of the bitten area. Their scales have a rough dappling pattern that comes in various shades of gold, orange, and brown. They blend seamlessly into the fallen leaves of the maple forest, only the white band across their snouts standing out among the leaves. Their diet consists mostly of the birds inhabiting the forest, although they will prey on anything that they mistake for a meal.
5 • these lizards largely resemble geckos, however, adults can grow up to three or four feet in length. They seem to have the capability of changing the color of their scales to better blend in with their environment, and, thus, are spread across a wide area. Their diets vary from fish to rodents, and sometimes plants. Most of them are harmless, but if threatened they can have a nasty bite.
6 • looking something like a platypus, they have the streamlined body of a otter and a narrow, toothy bill of a duck. These mammals are the size of the average house cat, but have long, rudder-like tails to steer them through the shallow waters of the river garden. They are generally seen in groups with several females and a single male. The male serves as the guardian to the females' nests, which consist of a single, massive egg. Males have poisonous spurs on their front paws that will paralyze their victim for a short period and cause severe pain. These spurs have never proven fatal.
7 • quick and elusive, these fish grow to be a foot in length. Their speckled scales simulate the grey and brown pebbles of the river garden. They generally stay hidden in the crevices between the rocks, only coming out to feed on insect larvae, and to breed. During breeding season, they emerge when the moon is at its brightest and perform an intricate mating dance in the swirling eddies. The females lay aqua-blue clutches of eggs, often numbering in the thousands, before settling at the river bottom to die. The males, too, perish shortly after fertilizing the eggs.
8 • these elk have rough blue-grey fur that mimics the rolling hills of the blue plains. It's thought that their diet of the blue pigmented grass gives them their color. Males have a set of velvety, black antlers. The males with the largest antlers hold the right to the females in the herd. They travel in groups of a few dozen, but can sometimes be seen in masses of nearly a hundred.
9 • often mistaken for large worms, these small grey and brown banded snakes make burrows at the roots of the river garden's ferns. They are alarmingly thin, the lengthiest reaching two and a half feet, but remaining as narrow as a pencil. When the sun is at its peak, they emerge from their burrows to bask in the heat, often piling themselves atop sunlit rocks. Their flat ended tails allow them to swim efficiently and prey on small fish and insect larvae.
layer three
10 • these creatures are akin to wallabies, though usually smaller and squatter, and have the paws and snout of a mole. Their vision is degenerative as they age. They are relatively quick paced, and can easily take cover by ducking into their tunnels. Their diet consists of insects and worms. These creatures reproduce at the pace of rabbits, but are efficiently culled by the many predators present in the savanna.
11 • these snakes are enormous, having the circumference of a car tire. Though monstrous, they are skilled at masking themselves in the savanna terrain. They are colored similarly to the boulders in the area, and at first glance, they can appear to have the same dusty texture. To catch their prey, they can put up a fast pursuit. They will commonly drive their targets into rocks and wallop them with their own body weight before consuming them and breaking them down rapidly in their stomach acids.
12 • averaging the size of sharks, the Koi in these lakes are entirely harmless. They filter feed, eating schools of the small translucent fish they share their home with. Their most common coloration is in patches of purple, blue, and occasionally green. Most of their time is spent near the surface, providing natives with a beautiful, scenic view.
13 • these fish are little bigger than peanuts. They travel in huge schools, similar to plankton, though their appearance in more comparable to minnows. The fish are entirely translucent, but because of their vast numbers, they are relatively easy to spot when they emerge from their home in deep water. Their primary source of food is lake algae, but they can feed off of decaying marine creatures at the lake's bottom.
14 • the rodents here are as tiny as gravel. Like fish, they travel primarily in groups, but may occasionally become solitary in older age . Their fur is so short, the pink of their skin gives the illusion of a rosy colored coat. Their most notable feature is their long, trailing tails, no wider than a thread, but as long as a new pencil; quite remarkable, given their size.
15 • these birds primarily resemble large ravens, though they come in many shades of black, white, and grey. They are mostly loners, but can be seen in huge groups when flocking to newly deceased meals. Their diet is mostly carrion, but if the opportunity arises, they are known to kill. Conversely, if meat is scarce, they can live off of fruits and nuts for short periods. Due to their desolate habitat, they nest on the ground. The parents will guard the nest with their lives until their chicks are old enough to fend for themselves.
layer four
16 • a horse sized mammal hearkening to a sloth. Their gait is infamous for being incredibly measured. They are four legged, and walk on their knuckles. These animals have opposable thumbs used to gut small prey and to groom one another. While they are mostly solitary, they mate for life; the eldest of these creatures are generally seen walking in pairs.
17 • the spindly, deer-like creatures are commonly prone to heart failure due to fright. They are geometrically configured, having a rectangular frame and squarish heads. These grazing animals tend to be weak and fragile, and prove an easy target for predators. As a defense, they congregate in massive herds and are able to run as a cohesive unit. They are spotted like fawns, and are completely docile when unperturbed.
18 • these flat amphibians are about a foot in width and no more than half an inch thick. They have a jelly-like texture, and are completely jeweled in small, round eyes. They have a tiny, star-fish-esque mouth on their undersides which are used to suck algae and other plant growth from other marine creatures. They are commonly found attached to other marine fauna. They are amphibious, needing air to survive. Hence, when they are not feeding, the creatures can be found skimming the surface of the water.
19 • dark-colored and quick, the primates here have arm spans double their body height. Their calloused fingers and palms allow for an easy grip to mountainside rocks, and they spend a majority of time burning off energy swinging from precipice to precipice. They hunt and spend the days on their own, but tend to sleep in groups of three to six. Natives should be wary, as they can be viciously territorial.
20 • dragon flies here have bodies with the circumference of a corn cob, and a wing span of four feet. They feed off of one another, and the species is sustained only by the quantity of eggs a female can lay, which can exceed five hundred. Eggs are usually found plastered to the underside of rocks, and hatch within days of being laid. These insects are harmless, but issue a deafening hum that can be unkind to those trying to sleep.
layer five
21 • these water dwelling natives have never been directly encountered and are considered mythical by some. It is thought they are responsible for the braiding and netting of marine plant life that, in some instances, cause the blockage of water flow, the halt of trout migration, and the strangulation of lesser natives that use bodies of water for traveling purposes. They are likely herbivores, but this is disputed.
22 • the scarab beetles are constantly expanding upon the underground catacombs, carving out cities with mindless efficiency. They have little thought and instinctively dig until they die. Because of the lack of food in this area, the beetles generally feed off of other corpses. They are benevolent for the most part, however, they are known to prey on sick or injured natives who lose themselves underground.
23 • bird population is so dense that the trees are leaved in them. They have difficulty traveling long distance because they are bottom heavy and have a meager wingspan. Their plumage comes in a variety of colors, most having a cream or russet backside and are breasted in golds, olives, and crimson. Exceedingly vocal, and sociable, they form lifelong partnerships, and live with their children and extended family inside of the large, spherical blossoms dotting the trees.
layer six
24 • these spotted moths are smaller than pennies, their round, off-white wings dappled brown. They are attracted to the honey-like perfume of the Grove trees, and are known to thoroughly coat the leaves in mass. These tiny bugs startle easily, and when disturbed, they erupt in a flurry, rising into the canopy. Often, so many take flight, they block out the sun as they ascend.
25 • black, slug-shaped creatures live only an inch under the earth, and are sized similarly to a pine cone. They have a symbiotic relationship with the growth in the rain forest, absorbing the excess rainwater to keep the area from flooding. Hundreds of thousands of these creatures live in close proximity, producing millions of eggs as they simultaneously sap water over ten times their body weight out of the soil. When dug out of the earth, these lesser natives immediately perish from over exposure to the air.
26 • lengthy water snakes maneuver the scalding shallows with ease. Their extraordinarily high heat-tolerance allows them to live in the volcanic lake comfortably, despite the fact they are the only creature in the False World that can do so. These snakes are forced to feed off of their own population, but, luckily, their speedy reproduction rate keeps this species alive and well. They are able to travel the shores, and have been known to attack any passerby.
hidden tier one
27 • glittering eels float in the shallow water. They have little motor skill, and simply drift in the stagnant lake. Their scales are reflective and cast arrays of light on rocks. These fish are harmless, suctioning in pond debris as an energy source. Unlike most fish, they do not lay eggs, and give birth as mammals would. As infants, these creatures are known for latching onto one another's tails as a way to keep together, forming a lengthy, spangled chain.
28 • a sort of aquatic fire fly. The small globes are marble sized and bio-luminescent, glowing in shades of white, yellow, orange, and, less commonly, red. It is disputed as to what category of animal these creatures belong, or if they are even alive. They have life spans of only a few days. Upon death, they harden into glassy pebbles and sink to the water bed.
29 • these reptilian birds are more formidable than any land carnivore. They exceed the weight of an Aboriginal Canine by double, and have the potential to sweep one away. They have two rings of teeth, and an elongated face similar to that of the prehistoric pterodactyl. Silent attacks from behind are these creatures' forte, and hordes of them have been known to completely exhaust foreign species in this region.
hidden tier two
30 • migrating butterflies make an annual visit to the moss forest, where they coat the undergrowth and sap the trees. The smallest of these butterflies is roughly dime-sized, while the larger specimens could almost cover an occult canine’s paw. The wings are patterned with swirls and spots in vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow, and each butterfly’s pattern is unique. Their bodies can be anywhere from pale blue to near-black violet.
31 • the spiders occupying the Spider Ginkgo come in a variety of sizes, from the acorn-sized specimens at the bottom to the giant spiders near the top, which are rumored to dwarf many greater natives. Their dark bodies are tinted yellow or green, while their glassy eyes are a vibrant orange. The younger spiders are hairless, but they grow short, thick hair all over their bodies as they age.