Post by Kiivar on Jan 12, 2012 6:01:33 GMT -5
A preservation guide for all newcomers about the native inhabitants of Atheron. Here are those who stayed when all else fled adapted and evolved to stay alive.
Native Animal Species
Artiodactyls/Musk Deer:
These are small animals, closely related to the deer though not a true cervid. They do no have antlers, but they have a pair of very long 'fangs' that can be used for defense, offense, and feeding off of other animals by drinking their blood. The females have shorter fangs than the males whose fangs can average up to 2 inches. They are stocky and somewhat tear-shaped with large hips and thin legs. Their hind legs are longer than their front legs. They are around 3 ft long, 2 ft tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 15 and 35 pounds with bucks weighing more. Males have musk glands that not only attract mates and works as an aphrodisiac, but works almost as a mind control for other species to allow them to feed. Because females do not have the musk glands, they have wings, often pterodactyl like in shape, so that they can ambush their prey. They can eat plants but must drink blood for the extra iron intake.
Bunnies:
Adorable, fluffy. Appearances range from wild looking rabbits to desginer breeds, but all of them have small mouths with razor sharp teeth in their ears. They live in large colonies in a giant underground tunnel system that leads to a central 'city' area which is really a large open expanse to hold meetings. They are evil creatures who swarm like wasps when their homes are disturbed by predators. They are very hard to catch because of their ear-mouths and numbers, but are quite delicious.
Tree Dwellers:
Tree spiders usually tend to stay in dense forest areas, liking the high humidity and dark setting. They are usually a brownish color, females darker than males always. They tend to stay in families, the mother having what is called a "home" web and it is protected by webs spun by the babies. It can sometimes even block off a few miles, if the family is old enough. Tree dwellers have mutated in size and venom. Twelve inch leg-span and 1.9 inch body length, they are not hard to miss, which is a good thing since instead of having venom in their fangs, it is within their webs. When a prey is caught in a web, the posion will burn through their flesh, it is very painful and slow. Taking it's time as it shuts their organs down. If the spider is present it will wrap it's prey and place leaves over it's body until it dies.
Ground spiders:
Living in barren, flat landscapes, Ground spiders like to dig burrows near large rocks. It isn't uncommon to come across a Ground's territory and find many holes scattered around a small area. Sometimes these can be mistaken as bunny holes since the entrance sizes can look similiar. Ground spiders are usually loners, unless they are mating. When mating the male will stay in the territory for five to seven months, before departing back on their own. They have also adapted in size, leg span being nine inches and body length 2.3 inches. They are heavy and build poisonous webs against around holes. Their increased size makes the webbing thick and sticky. A smaller canine would not be able to escape without help, while a larger canine would have a easy time escaping ( unless they are really underweight. The lighter you are the easier you are stuck) This poison does not burn like the others, instead it is a silent killer. One will simply just feel tired and then slowly drift off into death. If a spider is near the entrance and waiting for it's meal, it is unlikey the spider will wait for the poison to set in. They are greedy little buggers and will snatch what ever steps in their path and spin the web while stucking out their prey's insides.
Plants
Venus Wolftrap:
These plants are massive carniverous plants that grow in swamp and bog land where there is wet sand. It mainly eats Ground spiders, the occasional tree dweller, and sometimes bunnies, foxes, and even musk deer. It is very feared among the wolves for the sharp 'teeth' on the petal are unlike it former relative the flytrap because these teeth can bite off a portion of the wolf. It is too small to eat a full grown adult. It is resistant to fire and mild winters. It is so sensitive that it can detect between dead or living prey with the use of three receptors inside it's bright red 'mouth'. While it is useful to stay away from the Venus Wolftrap, many wolves and other species test their luck and skill and face this plant to get at the white flowers in the middle of the long arms. These flowers and the seeds they later produce are cures for the spider's poison. Both flowers and seeds can be used as cures. Some plants bloom in Spring and have seeds in Summer, while others bloom in Summer with seeds in Fall. This plant cannot be used in Winter.
Native Animal Species
Artiodactyls/Musk Deer:
These are small animals, closely related to the deer though not a true cervid. They do no have antlers, but they have a pair of very long 'fangs' that can be used for defense, offense, and feeding off of other animals by drinking their blood. The females have shorter fangs than the males whose fangs can average up to 2 inches. They are stocky and somewhat tear-shaped with large hips and thin legs. Their hind legs are longer than their front legs. They are around 3 ft long, 2 ft tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 15 and 35 pounds with bucks weighing more. Males have musk glands that not only attract mates and works as an aphrodisiac, but works almost as a mind control for other species to allow them to feed. Because females do not have the musk glands, they have wings, often pterodactyl like in shape, so that they can ambush their prey. They can eat plants but must drink blood for the extra iron intake.
Bunnies:
Adorable, fluffy. Appearances range from wild looking rabbits to desginer breeds, but all of them have small mouths with razor sharp teeth in their ears. They live in large colonies in a giant underground tunnel system that leads to a central 'city' area which is really a large open expanse to hold meetings. They are evil creatures who swarm like wasps when their homes are disturbed by predators. They are very hard to catch because of their ear-mouths and numbers, but are quite delicious.
Tree Dwellers:
Tree spiders usually tend to stay in dense forest areas, liking the high humidity and dark setting. They are usually a brownish color, females darker than males always. They tend to stay in families, the mother having what is called a "home" web and it is protected by webs spun by the babies. It can sometimes even block off a few miles, if the family is old enough. Tree dwellers have mutated in size and venom. Twelve inch leg-span and 1.9 inch body length, they are not hard to miss, which is a good thing since instead of having venom in their fangs, it is within their webs. When a prey is caught in a web, the posion will burn through their flesh, it is very painful and slow. Taking it's time as it shuts their organs down. If the spider is present it will wrap it's prey and place leaves over it's body until it dies.
Ground spiders:
Living in barren, flat landscapes, Ground spiders like to dig burrows near large rocks. It isn't uncommon to come across a Ground's territory and find many holes scattered around a small area. Sometimes these can be mistaken as bunny holes since the entrance sizes can look similiar. Ground spiders are usually loners, unless they are mating. When mating the male will stay in the territory for five to seven months, before departing back on their own. They have also adapted in size, leg span being nine inches and body length 2.3 inches. They are heavy and build poisonous webs against around holes. Their increased size makes the webbing thick and sticky. A smaller canine would not be able to escape without help, while a larger canine would have a easy time escaping ( unless they are really underweight. The lighter you are the easier you are stuck) This poison does not burn like the others, instead it is a silent killer. One will simply just feel tired and then slowly drift off into death. If a spider is near the entrance and waiting for it's meal, it is unlikey the spider will wait for the poison to set in. They are greedy little buggers and will snatch what ever steps in their path and spin the web while stucking out their prey's insides.
Plants
Venus Wolftrap:
These plants are massive carniverous plants that grow in swamp and bog land where there is wet sand. It mainly eats Ground spiders, the occasional tree dweller, and sometimes bunnies, foxes, and even musk deer. It is very feared among the wolves for the sharp 'teeth' on the petal are unlike it former relative the flytrap because these teeth can bite off a portion of the wolf. It is too small to eat a full grown adult. It is resistant to fire and mild winters. It is so sensitive that it can detect between dead or living prey with the use of three receptors inside it's bright red 'mouth'. While it is useful to stay away from the Venus Wolftrap, many wolves and other species test their luck and skill and face this plant to get at the white flowers in the middle of the long arms. These flowers and the seeds they later produce are cures for the spider's poison. Both flowers and seeds can be used as cures. Some plants bloom in Spring and have seeds in Summer, while others bloom in Summer with seeds in Fall. This plant cannot be used in Winter.