248
edits
Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
The centre of the island is a stand of mountains, in the middle of which is an extinct volcano. Deep within the dank crevices of the dead volcano dwells the bustling mecca of [[Horkvali]] activity known as the [[Rapo'kir Hive]]. | The centre of the island is a stand of mountains, in the middle of which is an extinct volcano. Deep within the dank crevices of the dead volcano dwells the bustling mecca of [[Horkvali]] activity known as the [[Rapo'kir Hive]]. | ||
An expansive evergreen forest spans Ulangi's southern half. It is home to a variety of wildlife, as well as the reclusive [[Serach]] and the forest [[liches|lich]] [[ | An expansive evergreen forest spans Ulangi's southern half. It is home to a variety of wildlife, as well as the reclusive [[Serach]] and the forest [[liches|lich]] [[Melkhiour]]. The treeline extends upward onto the cliffs of the isle's extinct volcano, creating a misty cloud forest which is so steep, it may be only be reached by trekking through the mountains. Animals that have made their homes here include deer (including the elusive [[King Stag]], bobcats, pheasants, and a badger. Many species of trees constitute this forest, mostly evergreen but with some deciduous, and include maple, oak, pine, fir, cedar, and dogwood. The Ulangi forest is presided over by [[Polyhymnia]], its spirit. | ||
== Inhabitants == | == Inhabitants == |
edits