Flora, Fauna, and Fungi of Kashar-Maht

Kashar-Maht is home to many diverse climates and ecosystems. Because of this, there is a wide range of wildlife and plants that vary greatly in appearance and use. This article will document the names, taxonomy, distribution, and properties of the flora, fauna, and fungi of Kashar-Maht.
== Flora ==
Name 	Taxonomy 	Distribution 	Description
Chimore Roots	Oramus cimi 	Hydrosta (Anstria) 	These Anstrian plants found on the Hydrostan coast are capable of absorbing the salt straight out of the ocean, serving as a natural desalination plant (literally) for terrestrial life.
Ondore Trees 	Vendum cavae 	Ventrox (Anstria) 	These Ventroxian trees are know for their thick veridian forests and wind harnessing capabilities. With ascended trunks and sturdy roots, the Anstrian race commonly used these trees as natural shelter. The leaves are rich with calories while having flexible branches that are swayed by the wind up to ten metres above the ground. This wind energy is actually absorbed by the tree through its branches and stored in the sweet sap as an energy reserve and alternative to ATP. Because of energy abundance, the Ondore trees are capable of quick growth and reproduction.
Dzana 	 	Southern Kashar desert 	The Dzana plant is a species of cactus growing in the cold deserts of Kashar. The plant possesses an extensive root system that blooms into localized stalks. These growths have a spongy consistency and are often consumed either fresh or dried.
Tjootoki 	Genus Tiotokus 	Eastern Kashar-Maht rainforests, Great Devin, Terminus	Tjootoki /tʲoːtoky/ (pl. Tjootoki-toki) is a genus of hallucinogenic flower that grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests. The flower is usually white, but may have colour variation. It grows on a tree of the same name. Tjootoki is dried and used for tea in the Pjuurak-uurak culture, where users report varying degrees of psychedelic effects proportionate to the potency of the flower. Though hardy and easily cultivatable, it is usually scavenged for by the Pjuurak-uurak. It is the national flower of Ãangtje-te.
Cannabis 	Genus Cannabis 	Subtropics: Eastern Kashar-Maht, the De(u)van Isles. 	See Wikipedia. Parts of the plant are dried and lit, with the smoke being inhaled for religious or recreational usage.
 Wixberg Vines	
 vinea potenzia	
 On trees near the Gadwre river (Rusmenstar) 	
 These vines are relatively rare, but the tree species it grows on does not matter. It is well known that upon consumption of the leaves that these vines grow, telepaths have their telepathic abilities temporarily enhanced so that they can telepathically communicate with more people at the same time than what they're normally capable of. However, if too much is consumed, it can lead to sensory overload. If a non-telepath consumes Wixberg Vine leaves, it temporarily enhances all of their other senses to the point where the slightest sensory input of any kind causes sensory overload & excruciating pain.
Blumbus 	Meggus Lombardis	The Triple Canal (Anstria) 	Anstria's national plant, the iconic Blumbus is known for its beautiful geometrically shaped flowers that float down the triple canal to deposit seeds all across the country. Not only do the pigments change colours between various warm hues, but they glow in the dark when wet, making navigation easier for the early Anstrian tribes. The plant itself grows in the banks of the canal.
 Oerih Trees	
 vendum magica 	
 South-Eastern Kashar forests 	
 These trees are intermixed among other tree species in the South East forests near the coast, roughly near rivers close to where Huffruffs lives in the wild. They appear normal at first, but when cut down, trimmed, or broken, its wood appears to change between different types of purple & magenta. They make great spellcasting focuses for spellcasters & safe cutlery for eating off of. The color changing never stops until the wood starts rotting, which can take a very long time depending on whether or not the wood gets used by people.
 Ewoiry Trees	
 vendum magicia	
 South-Eastern Kashar forests 	
 These trees thrive best near the coast, close to where the forest ends & the beaches begin. They appear normal at first, but when cut down, trimmed, or broken, its wood appears to change between oak-looking, solid tan, & a bit of a more orangey-brown color. They are best used for firewood, furniture, & tool making. The color changing never stops until the wood starts to rot or burn.
 Wieoq Trees	
 vendum manganae	
 South-Eastern Kashar forests 	
 These trees thrive best in higher elevations close to rivers, such as the area near Tiosqiur. They appear normal at first, but when cut down, trimmed, or broken, its wood appears to have its darker stripes change color between mud-brown color & a light tan color. The color changing never stops until the wood starts to rot or burn. This wood doesn't burn as easily as other types of wood though, so it's best used as building material & insulation.
== Fauna ==
Name 	Taxonomy 	Distribution 	Description
Tsen 	Mammal 	Central Kashar deserts and highlands.	The Tsen (T’kko - Tsón (ʦɶn); Ril’ya - Zhen (ʒen)) is a large, horned, quadrupedal ungulate native to central Kashar-Maht. It stands between 150 and 180 cm tall and weighs up to 700 kg, and is renowned for its impressive horns and great fortitude. Tsen are used as pack and riding animals throughout the deserts of Kashar.
Tsokki 	Mammal 	Southern Kashar forests 	A smaller, distant relative to the Tsen, the Tsokki can grow to up to 100 cm in size. It is smaller and more agile than its desert-dwelling cousin and sports four small horns.
Birb 	Bird 	North Kashar Grasslands 	Birbs are large, swift birds that greatly resemble turkeys. With their great eyesight and powerful beaks, not to mention their ability to fly short distances, these beasts are tricky to hunt. Many Doge tribes are entirely reliant on their meat, and their light weight bones are perfect for building mobile abodes and other durable pieces of furniture.
Squilems 	??? 	Igligito (Anstria) 	Often nicknamed the rocktopus, this intelligent mutant is fresh out of the ocean. It dwells along the rocky outskirts of radioactive hotspots with high mobility and a degree of camouflage. It can be confused with a mollusc, but is also sometimes theorised to be from an entirely separate Primordial soup to ours.
Mymcar 	Venator Falsus intinge 	The Sand Gulf 	The Mymcar is a carnivorous species, similar to a red mole with no eyes and a circular ring of teeth, the Mymcar immitates the Mymcecht by burrowing slightly under the sand and facing its maw upward and creating a similar dip to the Mymcecht in the hopes that small desert animals will try to reach the water and be consumed. If they're dug out of the ground they will become hostile and their razor sharp teeth can cause enough bleeding to kill so when searching for Mymcecht a spear should be pointed at the dip at all times.
Kliscae 	tinea sericum 	Kashari Desert Caves 	Kliscae are a large moth-like arachnids with no wings and a chrome colouring, They weave large webs of thick, rough silk that can be harvested safely without killing the Kliscae, it's unknown how they survive in such a harsh climate but their silk provides a valueable shield from the dangers of the sun.
 Huffruff	
 Huffruff Huffruff 	
 coastal & urban areas of Rusmenstar	
 These fluffy beasts have been domesticated by sentient beings since the end of the stone age. The wild, undomesticated population live in packs along the coast & hunt fish together, bringing back enough to their dens to feed their young. The domesticated population is kept as pets, laborers, messengers, & assistance animals of various types. Both have the ability to communicate simple concepts, emotions, & basic needs via telepathy. Their temperament varies wildly depending on the individual, its upbringing, & its domesticated breed.
Sand Worm	unclear, possible nematode	Desert 	Sand worms are massive desert dwelling omnivores. The largest species can grow to around 24m in length and 5m in diameter. Most species reach maturity in around 5 years and can live as long as 80-150 years.
 Jawline	
 Jawline Jawline 	
 boreal forest, urban 	
 These furry beasts are about six inches taller than huffruffs on average & have been semi-domesticated by the halfling nomads of the Ejowfude region of Rusmenstar, in which Tiosqiur is located. The nomads have been using these animals to hunt & gather food for generations. Recently they have been introduced to the urban enviromnent & have seemed to enjoy it thusfar, with most of their troubles now being related to getting along with Huffruffs. The Huffruffs' telepathy seems to bother the Jawlines more than anything.
 Sunjig 	
 Sunjig Sunjig 	
 forest, urban 	
 These beasts are native to the Zufikhi region of Rusmenstar, west of Wiahd & Oopma. Animal experts have successfully domesticated these birds & they are now used to make travel easier & faster without using magic.
== Fungi ==
Name 	Taxonomy	Distribution	Description
Mymcecht	Fungorum,
Aqua-radix	Western 
Kashari Hot Desert	A long fungal limb that spreads downward towards the water bed, dragging water up to a bulb close to the surface of the sand, creating a small dip in the ground. These can be dug up to collect the water in the bulbs and returned to later as the bulbs regrow.