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Greater Ursalo

## Species

Dalmosis durlis

The **greater ursalo** (*Dalmosis durlis*) is a species of animal closely related to some species of qacalos. They are solitary animals adapted for digging.

## Description

The greater ursalo is the larger of the two species in the genus *Dalmosis*. They are typically around 11 to 13 cm (4.3 - 5.1 in) in total length and typically weigh around 150 g (5.2 oz). Unlike species of qacalo, they are adapted for fossorial lifestyles, possessing smaller eyes and stronger forelimbs with large claws built for digging. They are covered in dense, soft, white fur with the exception of their back and top of their head which is covered in the typical carapace seen in other members of the order Scutulata, which is usually tan in color.

## Distribution

The greater ursalo is native to southern Hera, being found in the countries of Lesser Rinuni and Gacoast. They are found in both temperate forests, woodlands, and grasslands. They live in burrows that they dig underground.

## Threates

Due to living in burrows, they have to leave their burrows during storms to avoid the risk of drowning. If their fur becomes increasingly wet, they cannot properly thermoregulate, which can lead to hypothermia during colder nights. Exiting the burrow also puts the species at risk of predation.
Gracile camen

## Species

Gracilicamenus abrocaudia

The **gracile camen** (*Gracilicamenus abrocaudia*) is a genus of camen. The species is native to southeastern Tanisea.

## Etymology

The generic name *Gracilicamenus* means 'gracile camen' and the specific name *abrocaudia* means 'delicate tail' reffering to the animal's ability to allow its tail to be removed to avoid predators and grow back over time.
Geological Timescale

The geological time scale or geologic time scale (GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record on Ratera. It is a system that uses chronostratigraphy to create a chronological time scale of Ratera's history based on rocks.

## Divisions of Geological Time

An ***eon*** is the largest geochronologic time unit. There are currently three formally defined eons: the Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic. The Ignean is an informal eon but is commonly used.

An ***era*** is the second largest geochronologic time unit. There are currently ten defined eras.

A ***period*** is a rank below an *era* and a rank above an *epoch*. There are currently twenty-two defined periods. As an exception two subperiods are used for the Carboniferous Period.

An ***epoch*** is the second smallest geochronologic time unit. There are currently thirty-seven defined epochs.

An ***age*** is the smallest geochronologic time unit. There are currently nighty-six formal and five informal ages.

Formal, hierarchal units of the geologic time scale
 Erathem
 System
 Series
 Subseries
 Stage

## Naming of Geologic Time

Names of eras in the Phanerozoic were chosen to reflect major changes of the history of life on Ratera: Paleozoic (old life), Mestozoic (middle life), and Cainozoic (new life). Names of systems are diverse in origin, with some indicating chronological position (e.g., Paleogene), while others are named for lithology (e.g., Cretaceous), geography (e.g., Balnikian), or are tribal (e.g., Pabuonian) in origin. Most currently recognized series and subseries are named for their position within a system/series (early/middle/late); however, the ICS advocates for all new series and subseries to be named for a geographic feature in the vicinity of its stratotype or type locality. The name of stages should also be derived from a geographic feature in the locality of its stratotype or type locality.

Informally the time before the Rimunian is referred to as the Prerimunian.

Time span and etymology of eonothem/eon names
 Proterozoic | 2,500 to 538.8 million years ago
 Archean | 4,000 to 2,500 million years ago
 Ignean | ~4,600 to 4,000 million years ago
Gau Mountains

The **Gau Mountains** are a mountain range along the border of Nikosto, Bontireu, and Beledge. It is the tallest mountain range in western Poran and the only major mountain range in the Creubian Peninsula. It not only acts as a physical border between the three countries listed prior, but also a physical border between the Creubian Peninsula and the rest of continental Poran and Poresia.

## Etymology

The origin of the mountain range's name comes from the tribe of Gau which settled in the region before the expansion of Ropa.

## Geography

### Bontiledgian Gau Mountains

To the north of the Gau Moutains sits its foothills, a serious of hills in the countries of Beledge and Bontireu. The easternmost of the foothills are the Panau Hills in Beledge. Travelling westwards are the Epillon Hills which lays between the Gau Mountains and the Dilun Plateau. Next is the Valliers Hills and lastly the Soinin Lowlands. To the northwest of the mountain range and its foothills is the Tanin Basin in Bontireu.

### Nikostan Gau Mountains

To the west lays the Tarracia Lowlands and the isolated Talos Mountain. South of the mountains is a serious of valleys. The western Albaria Valley and the eastern Segolonian Valley. Between the two valleys is the Riveran Basin and to the east of the Segolonian Valley is the Hernia Basin. The Albaria Valley and Riveran Basin separate the mountains from the Zaralusia Plateau and its northern Vamadura Ridge and Tenia Ridge, whereas the Segolonian Valley separates it from the Avigona Plateau.

### Abnormalities

There are several abnormalities of the Gau Mountains which differentiates them from other mountain ranges in Poran. Most notably is that range lacks viable passes and notable large lakes like those found in Auvocania.
Eunesotedro

***Eunesotedro*** is a genus of tetren in the family Tedronidae. The genus contains 12 species of which are endemic to the islands of the Returks in the Jaliopik Sea.

## Species

There are 12 total species currently recognized as valid. They are displayed below, as well as their range (color according to side image).

* Eunesotedro chaitrakiensis (yellow)
* Eunesotedro chalaninaensis (dark yellow)
* Eunesotedro giannitiniensis (light blue)
* Eunesotedro hindriensis (red)
* Eunesotedro kaisagaraensis (magenta)
* Eunesotedro kifimisensis (dark red)
* Eunesotedro pallithraiaensis (blue)
* Eunesotedro prenioensis (light pink)
* Eunesotedro pyroupoliensis (orange)
* Eunesotedro spaviaensis (green)
* Eunesotedro stavrouraiaensis (pink)
* Eunesotedro veniaensis (purple)
Evir

**Evir**, officially the **Republic of Evir**, is a country in the Eschusia region of Poran. It is bordered to the south by Svalsia; the east by Braltishmen; the north by the Bay of Evir; and the west by the Eschus Sea. It has a population of around 92 thousand people. The capital is Kalnu, and the official language is Evirian.
Eutheria

## Families

* Placentalia

**Eutheria** (from Zafuk *eu-* "good, right" and *therion* "beast", "true beasts") is the clade consisting of all therian mammals that are more closely related to placentals than marsupials.

Eutherians are distinguished by various characteristics and traits of the feet, ankles, jaws and teeth. All living eutherians lack epipubic bones, which are present in all other living mammals. This allows for expansion of the abdomen during pregnancy.
Kabiliformes

## Families

* Kabilidae
* Niduridae
* Tetratodontidae
* Thylacoarctidae

The **Kabiliformes** are one of three suborders of the large order Tetratodontia. It contains four families, each adapted to a unique lifestyle, however all retain a relatively similar body plan. Most members of this suborder are extinct with the exception of only seven species from four distinct families.

## Classification

* Suborder **Kabiliformes**
	+ Family Kabilidae: kabils (three extant species)
		- Genus Kabilus
		- Genus Latirrhinus
	+ Family Niduridae: nidur (one extant species)
		- Genus Niduris
	+ Family Tetratodontidae: giant kabils (two extant species)
		- Genus Macrokabilus
		- Genus Tetratodon
	+ Family Thylacoarctidae: peara (one extant species)
		- Genus Thylacoarctos
Ephistochelys

***Ephistochelys*** is a genus of small paperotans in the family Testudinidae. Members of this genus are endemic to Maria.

## Species

There are five species recognized.

* E. cardenali - Cardenal's paperotan
* E. luvioensis - Luvio paperotan
* E. manuelensis - Manuel paperotan
* E. papanlaya - Strata Desert paperotan
* E. reyi - Laumutor paperotan
Gadiridae

## Families

* Gadirinae
* Seyusuchinae

**Gadiridae** is a family of large semiaquatic mosounollians with elongated, narrow snouts. Gadiridae consists of three living species, the Cialimaci gadir, Fingxiaese gadir, and the islandic gadir, all of which are found in Tanisea. Compared to other mosounollians, gadirs are seen as having insufficient jaw strength to capture large mammals, instead feeding primarily on fish and other aquatic animals.
Galand

**Galand**, or officially the **United Provinces of Galand**, is a country in the continent Maltis. It is bordered to the north by the Beresney Sea; to the west by the Indal Ocean; the south by the Porralis Ocean, Avedra Bay, Grava Bay and the Soria Sea; and to the east by the Chantona Sea and the Diomede Sea. Along with the countries of Bage, New Nana and Cansaotome, they form the major islands of Maltis, with Galand being the largest, constituting for more than half of the 233,071 mi2 area of Maltis, with Galand being around 195,000 mi2.

Galand has the largest population of Maltis and is the most populous country in the world, having a population of 4.9 million people. The capital of Galand is Thornlenong. The official language of Galand is Nikostan, however there are several other minor indigenous languages spoken throughout the country.
Ganzee

## Species

Ravis ravis

**Ganzees** (*Ravis ravis*) are herbivorous, predominantly ground dwelling apes that inhabit tropical forests of Ontura. It is the only species in the genus ***Ravis***.

Ganzees are the largest living primates, reaching heights of around 1.4 to 1.75 meters (4.5 to 5.7 ft), weights between 100 to 250 kg (220.4 to 2551.1 lbs), and arm spans of up to 2.5 meters (8.2 ft). They tend to live in troops, with one dominant male. Ganzees typically live between 35 - 40 years in the wild, but the oldest captive ganzee lived to be 58.

## Evolution

The closest living relative of the ganzee are elves, in the sister tribe Elvini, which together form the subfamily Elvininae. The genome of elves compared to the ganzee differs by less than 1% on average.

Phylogeny of superfamily Elvoidea (apes):

## Characteristics

Wild male ganzees weigh between 146 to 243 kg (321.8 - 535.7 lbs), while adult females weigh between 99 to 132 kg (218.2 to 291.0 lbs). Adult males are 1.6 to 1.75 m (5.2 to 5.7 ft) tall, with an arm span that stretches from 2.3 to 2.5 m (7.5 to 8.2 ft). Female ganzees are shorter at 1.35 to 1.5 m (4.4 to 4.9 ft) tall, with smaller arm spans. The tallest ganzee ever recorded was a 1.83 m (6.0 ft) tall with an arm span of 2.62 m (8.5 ft), and a weight of 263 kg (579.8 lbs). Males in captivity can often become overweight, weighing up to 300 kg (661.3 lbs).

They are covered in dense, thick fur that is usually dark in color, being grey or black. Their eye color is usually brown, with a black ring around the iris. Similar to elves, each individual ganzee has their original fingerprints. Those found at higher elevations have thicker hair than those found at lower elevations.

## Distribution

Ganzees are native to the Logondo Rainforest Basin of Ontura, with individual populations being divided by rivers. They are found throughout the tropical rainforests and flood plains.
Holocephali

## Families

* †Pectopteryxidae
* †Tumamiaodontidae
* †? includes Tumamiapristis
* †Pseudosqualidae
* ? living group

Holocephali is a group of once diverse cartilaginous fish. Holocephalians differ from eucarcharians by lacking a true stomach, instead food passes straight into the intestines, and that their heads are made out of ***paracartilage***, a material that is harder than cartilage, but softer than bone tissue.
Greater lined spaze

## Species

Dartonia major

The **greater lined spaze** (*Dartonia major*) is a species of spaze in the genus *Dartonia*. It was once thought to be a subspecies of the related plains lined spaze.

## Description

The greater lined spaze in the largest of its genus, typically being around 50 cm (19.6 in) in length. They are dark brown in color with a lighter brown, tan, or yellow stripe running along their back.
Gliding Bov

## Species

Pseudochiropterus cialimaci

The **gliding bov** (*Pseudochiropterus cialimac*i) is a species of bov in the Pseudochiropteridae family.

## Description

The gliding bov is a species of bov that is slightly larger than the related Boudun's bov. It has a head-and-body length of around 50 - 80 cm (19.6 - 31.4 in) in length. Their tail is shorter compared to its whole body than the tail of Boudun's bov, being around 10 cm (3.9 in). They weigh between 5 to 8.5 kg (11.0 - 18.7 lbs).

They are covered in a thin light brown fur which covers most of their body with the exception of their neck, which is covered in a golden or orange fur that is longer than the rest of their fur. Their tail is usually lighter in color compared to their body as well. They have a tan or light brown colored membrane that connects their forelimbs to their hind limbs, which allows them to glide from tree to tree.

## Distribution

The gliding bov is native to southern Tanisea, being found in southern Cialimac. They live in subtropical and tropical forests with lots of trees. They share part of their range with the related Boudun's bov.
Emerald tree rela

## Species

Boratus smaragdus

The **emerald tree rela** (*Boratus smaragdus*) is a rela species found in the rainforests of northern Hera.

## Description

Adults grow up to 190 cm (6.2 ft) in length, with larger heads compared to their neck. They are green in color with white stripes along the back, although these stripes can be irregular in pattern.
Gainia

Gainia in its natural color

**Gainia** is a small natural satellite of the planet Vyria. Gainia is the smaller of the two moons of Vyria.

Gainia is surprisingly smooth for a round celestial body, with the highest elevation being 136 meters and the lowest being 48.6 centimeters. Despite Gainia's low elevations, it does possess a few different physical characteristics. Much of the surface is a lowland with definitive ridge running across almost half of the planet starting in the southern hemisphere and ending in the northern hemisphere. This ridge possesses the highest elevation of the moon. The rest of Gainia appears to be made up varying sized round plateaus likely made from hardened magma. The exact origin of these upwellings of hardened magma are uncertain, but it hypothesized that Gainia has a very thin crust in most area, meaning an impact by a small celestial body like a meteor would not leave a round crater, but create a hole in the crust where magma would flow outwards to form a plateau as it hardens. Because of this there are no known craters on the moon.
Faracyonidae

## Range

Miocene - Holocene, 20 - 0 Mya

The Raboose

## Families

* Faracyon
* Fotos

**Faracyonidae** is a New World family of the Ephistoidea superfamily. It contains the vulerine and the raboose.

## Characteristics

Faracyonids are rather small animals that have long, fluffy tails. Both modern faracyonids have the capability to climb (and with the Vulerine, being mostly arboreal). Both are covered in a layer of fur, have pointed snouts, and have pronounced canines.

## Faracyon (Raboose)

The Raboose is sometimes seen as a pest as they will often venture into towns in search of food. They can also sometimes be territorial.

## Fotos (Vulerine)

The Vulerine is not as commonly found in the wild as the Raboose, however the Vulerine is sometimes kept as a pet as they are relatively cute and do not require much. Still, just like the Raboose, they can be aggressive if provoked.

## Distribution

Faracyonids are found solely in the new world, with the Raboose being native to Maria, and the Vulerine being found in southern Maria and northern Hera.
Esronnaceae

## Families

see text

**Esronnaceae** is a conifer family, the esronna family, with worldwide distribution. The family includes the esronnas, blackwoods, and dels.

## Classification

* Subfamily **Esronnoideae**
	+ *Delus* - dels
	+ *Esronna* - esronnas
	+ *Microesronna*
	+ *Tautia* - esronnas
* Subfamily **Naratioideae**
	+ *Naratia*
	+ *Sinonaratia*
* Subfamily **Seyuioideae**
	+ *Seyuia*
* Subfamily **Titanodendrooideae**
	+ *Titanodendron* - coastal blackwood
	+ *Paratitanodendron* - giant blackwood
Euchiroptera

## Range

Eocene - Holocene, 43 - 0 Mya

Western bov (left) and Miniature bov (right)

## Families

* Pteropodidae
* Folipteridae

**Euchiroptera** is a suborder within the order Chiroptera that includes the true flying bovs. They are differentiated from the suborder Pseudochiroptera by the fact that they lack claws on all fingers, only having claws on their thumb.

The suborder is divided into two families; Pteropodidae contains true bovs from the old world, being from Ontura, Poran, and Tanisea, whereas Folipteridae contains true bovs from the new world, Hera and Maria.

## Characteristics

Members of the Euchiroptera suborder vary in sizes and are split into two families. Both families have relatively similar body plans, with small, round bodies and large wings. Membrane connects each finger and the arms to the legs for a more mobile mode of flight.

### Pteropodidae

Members of the Pteropodidae family are typically larger than members of the other family. They tend to have shorter ears and larger feet. Members of this family have larger noses and a greater sense of smell and sight than members of the other family, and they mainly eat fruits and diplects.

### Folipteridae

Members of the Folipteridae family are smaller than members of the other family. They have larger ears and most species have poor eyesight or are blind. They can use echolocation to identify diplects, which are their main source of food. Members of this family are also mostly nocturnal.
Indal sea spaze

## Species

Hydrophis indalensis

The **Indal sea spaze** (*Hydrophis indalensis*) is a species of venomous sea spaze found in the waters of the Indal Ocean.

## Description

On average, the total length of an adult can range between 110-170 cm (43.3 - 66.9 in) in length. They are characteristically defined by their white body with several black stripes running along their back and sides. Their tail is paddle-like, allowing them swim better whilst undulating their body.
House Slaur

## Species

Surus familiaris

The **house slaur** (*Surus familiaris*) is a small mammal of the order Rodentia. They have a pointed snout, large rounded ears, and a long, usually hairless tail. It is the most abundant of the family Suridae, and is the most abundant rodent in the world. It is native to the countries of Poran, Tanisea and Ontura, and has been introduced to Cocroenia, Hera, Maria and Maltis, being found on every continent except Lemca. Although they are technically a wild animal, wild populations are truly less common than the semi-tame populations found throughout elven settlements.

The house slaur is capable of being domesticated, and some keep them as pets. They are also often used in labs for medical tests, making them an important part of medical studies.

## Characteristics

The typical adult house slaur is around 8 - 10.5 cm (3.1 -4.1 in) in head-to-body length with a tail that is around 4 - 6 cm (1.5 - 2.3 in) in length. The typical weight is between 45 to 60 g (1.5 to 2.1 oz), however larger individuals can surpass 100 g (3.5 oz), with the largest documented individual being 126 g (4.44 oz).

They generally have short hair, with most populations having a lighter underside, with their ears and tail having little hair covering them. The tail is mainly used for balance, and is covered in short, thin hair that is almost invisible.

## Distribution

In general, house slaurs as often seen as pests, inhabiting homes and fields, usually causing minor damage. House slaurs are native to the continents of Poran, Tanisea, and parts of northern Ontura, and have been accidentally introduced to Maria, Hera, southern Ontura, Crocroenia, and parts of Maltis.

Interestingly, the presence of house slaurs around early elven settlements likely led to the domestication of the modern stin.
Eualbey

## Species

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***Eualbey*** is a genus of albeys that consists of the "true albeys". They are medium-sized primates native to Macnea.

Members of this genus are found along the western part of the island.

## Classification

* Genus: ***Eualbey***
	+ Red albey *Eualbey rufus*
	+ Ardouin's albey *Eualbey ardouini*
	+ Woolly albey *Eualbey mollinos*
Intova

**Intova**, officially the **Republic of Intova**, is a country along the western coast of Hera. It is bordered to the north by Boque; the west by the Gamtis Ocean; south by Gacoast; and east by Lesser Rinuni. It is the 29th most populous country in the world and the 5th most populous in Hera, with a population of 490 thousand. The official language of Intova is Portu and Nikostan. The capital of Intova is Coko.
Iland

**United Iland**, **Iland**, or officially the **Union of Iland** is a country in northern Maria. It is bordered to the east by the Rimuni Territories; to the south and west by the Gamtis Ocean; and to the north by the Arctik Sea. It has an estimated population of around 1.650 million people making it the 5th most populous country in Maria and ranking at 22nd in the world. The official language of Iland is Aeste, although multiple major and minor indigenous languages are also spoken. The capital of United Iland is Mänruu.
Igeoru

**Igeoru**, or the **Republic of Igeoru**, is a country in southern Tanisea. It is bordered to the north by Marama and Buie; to the west and south by the Indal Ocean; the east by the Granlau Sea. It has a population of around 336 thousand people. The capital is Lam Lat, and the official language is Igeorut.
Hemiritosus

## Species

* Hemiritosus chouniensis
* Hemiritosus carilliensis

***Hemiritosus*** is a genus of mammal in the family Fublecidae and contains two species. Both species are similar in size and native to the islands of the country of Chounia in Ontura.

## Species

* **Chounian fublec** *Hemiritosus chouniensis*

The **Chounian fublec** is native to all islands except the island of Carilli in Chounia. They are significantly smaller than the related islandic fublec.

* **Carillian fublec** *Hemiritosus carilliensis*

The **Carillian fublec** is native to the island of Carilli in Chounia and was once thought to be a subspecies of the Chounian fublec, but has since been proven to be a separate species belonging to the same genus.
Guacan

**Guacan**, or officially the **Kingdom of Guacan**, is a country in central Tanisea. It is bordered to the east by Larikhstan; to the north by Lethoestan and Vial; to the west by Ribar; and to the south by Motishli, Guibai and the Guaca Gulf. It has a population of 178 thousand. The capital is Samirat, and the official language is Guacan.
Emeron

Emeron in true color

**Emeron** is the second planet from Ixo and the smallest planet in the Ixo System. It is a terrestrial planet with a heavily cratered and volcanic surface. Similar to Piania, Emeron lacks an atmosphere, and as such, temperatures can vary heavily throughout the day, with freezing temperatures overnight and scorching temperatures during the day. Despite being the second smallest planet, Emeron is actually denser than Painia. Emeron has no natural satellites.

Emeron and Painia are hypothesized to have similar geological makeups, with Emeron being around 85% silicate and the remaining 15% metals like iron and nickel. It is unclear why Emeron has a much more cratered surface than Painia, but it has been hypothesized that Emeron once had a moon that orbited close enough to the planet to be torn apart into fragments over time, and that these fragments rained down on the planet or were ejected into space.

Emeron rotates around 65 times for every one orbit around Ixo, as such about 65.2 Emeronial days in a Emeronial year, or roughly 65 Emeronial days and 5.19 Emeronial hours. Emeron rotates at an axis of around 1.2° and has a small eccentricity, as such, its seasons do not vary much compared to the time of year.

## Nomenclature

Emeron was mainly known as a morning star or evening star in ancient times. By 380 BC, the Ancient Zafuks knew the planet as αφρώδης *Aphrodes*, meaning "sparkling", and Ενγενείς *Engenes*, for its quick motion. The Ropans named the planet after the rival of Piania, Emeron (Ropan Emeronus), because it is slightly slower than the planet Piania.
Itrida

## Species

Distribution

***Itrida*** is a genus of emphanisperm that includes a large number of species that are either tropical evergreen trees, shrubs, or vines. They are found across every continent except Poran and Lemca. Some species, primarily in southeastern Tanisea appear to be hybrids of other species based on molecular studies.
Humpback Zeotphin

## Species

Nenvo sebastiani

The **humpback zeotphin** (*Nenvo sebastiani*) is a species of zeotphin in the family Zeotphinidae.

## Description

The humpback zeotphin is typically grey in color, with a lighter grey or sometimes white with a pink hinge for its underside. They differ from other common zeotphins by their noticeably thick dorsal fin, which resembles a hump on its back.

The humpback zeotphin is typically around 1.3-2.4 m (4.2-7.8 ft) in length, with both males and females being the same length. The weight of an adult varies between 205-235 kg (452-518 lbs), however this can vary based on health and nutrition.

## Behavior

They are generally shy in nature, and as such can be rather elusive. They are often afraid of boats, making them harder to observe in open water. The humpback zeotphin typically live in small pods of four to eight individuals, however it is not uncommon for them to be solitary, or in groups of around two individuals.

## Lifestyle

Mating occurs year-round, with individuals reaching sexual maturity by around age 4 or 5. Gestation seems to last between 11 and 13 months. The exact lifespan is unknown, but estimates place it around 20 to 30 years in the wild, with a captive specimen living to 43 years of age.

## Distribution

The humpback zeotphin is found globally in tropical and subtropical waters, being found in every ocean except the Porralis Ocean. Their northern range includes the coasts of southern Nakaiwaki, southern Bontireu and Nikosto, Courtland, southern Gacoast, all but the southern coasts of Galand, and most of Cansaotome Island.

They are found in the Jaliopik Sea, but not the Turk Sea which is much cooler, the Gulf of Strata, much of the Gamtis Ocean (excluding the northern reaches), much of the Zothca Ocean (excluding the northern reaches), the Indal Ocean, and is found the southern reaches of the Sea of Nakaiwaki.
Island Paplea

## Species

Lanisada dunaska

The **island paplea** (Lanisada dunaska) is a species of Taniseatic paplea native to the islands of Igeoru and Cuasuhai. The species is assumed to be very closely related to, if not directly descended from the Tanisea paplea, however genetic studies suggest that they are distinct enough to be considered different species.

## Description

The island paplea is much smaller than the mainland Tanisean paplea. They are typically 60-75 cm (23.6-29.5 in) in total length, and weigh 5-7 kg (11.0-15.4 kg). They are most notably covered in thick, small grey scales that they use for protection. They also have small ears and a small conical head. They have thick, broad claws that they use to dig.

## Behavior

The island paplea, similar to its mainland relative, is nocturnal and solitary. They are also nocturnal in nature, being most active at night, spending the day sleeping in burrows that they dig. They use their strong claws to dig burrows for both sleeping and for finding food such as diplects and roots.

## Taxonomy

The island paplea is most closely related to the Tanisean paplea. In the past, the island paplea was broken into multiple subspecies, (*L. d. sukimakica* (Sukimakese island paplea), *L. d. igerou* (Igerou island paplea), *L. d. jinjuica* (Jinju island paplea), *L. d. nanamakica* (Nanamakese island paplea), *L. d. shiruica* (Shiru island paplea), *L. d. rinica* (Rin island paplea), *L. d. lubaiica* (Lubai island paplea)), however today all subspecies are considered genetically indifferent.

## Distribution

The island paplea is found solely on the islands of Igeoru and Cuasuhai. Although they spend most of their lives on the ground or underground, they do still prefer the presence of trees and shrubs.
Inle sand rela

## Species

Erimophis elegans

The **Inle sand rela** (*Erimophis elegans*) is a species of spaze in the family Relidae. The species is endemic to northeastern Ontura and western Tanisea.

## Description

The Inle sand rela is a heavily built species with a small head and short tail. The average individual is between 90-100cm (2.9 - 3.2 ft) in length, with females being larger than males. The color can vary, but most are yellow with brown blotches along its ventral side and a white or cream-colored ventral side.
Gamtis sea spaze

## Species

Hydrophis gamtisensis

The **Gamtis sea spaze** (*Hydrophis gamtisensis*) is a species of venomous sea spaze native to the islandic chains in the Gamtis Ocean.

## Description

Adults can range from 90-130 cm (35.4 - 51.1 in) in length. Their dorsal side is black in color, with a yellow or cream colored underside. They have a paddle-shaped tail that is both black and cream in color.
Jaliopongan surveyor

## Species

Darunus mastador onturica

The **Jaliopongan surveyor** (*Darunus mastador onturica*) is a small species of surveyor tetren native to the Jalioponga desert in Ontura.

## Description

They can grow up to a total of 54 cm (21.2 in) in length. There is no noticeable sexual dimorphism between males and females, with both genders looking almost identical. They are tan or brown in color with a lighter brown or white underside.
Hybochelys

## Species

Hybochelys adnensisHybochelys perisi

***Hybochelys*** is a genus of sea poricans that includes the two species of **humpback sea poricans**: the Adne humpback sea porican and the common humpback sea porican.

## Description

Adult humpback sea poricans grow to a length of 50 - 75 cm (1.6 - 2.4 ft), and a weight of 35 - 60 kg (77.1 - 132.2 lbs), making them the smallest of all living sea poricans. As the name suggests, their shells possess a characteristic hump along the carapace.

Their diet consists mainly of marine invertebrates, fish, cephalopods and some seagrass.
Inamtome

**Inamtome**, officially the **Republic of Inamtome**, is a country in eastern Tanisea. It is bordered to the north by Camesan; to the east and south by the Sea of Nakaiwaki; and to the west by Fingxiao and the Bay of Hin. It has a population of around 190 thousand people. The capital is Danghung, and the official language is Inamean.
Hypsodonta

## Families

* Hypsodontidae
* Coryodontidae

**Hypsodonta** is an order of mostly extinct ferungulate mammals. The group is entirely herbivorous, with members of the order varying greatly in size. The group contains two living species, the turisi (Hypsodontidae) and the racatee (Coryodontidae), both of which are found in southern Hera.
Hippora

## Species

Hippora maximus

The **hippora** (*Hippora maximus*) is a species of large mammal that is closely related to the anablasses. They are herbivores, feeding mainly on leaves, fruits, and bark.

## Description

The hippora was large bodied, being around 3.12 m (10.2 ft) tall at the shoulder and weighing between 4 - 6 t (4.4 - 6.6 short tons). They possess similar to anablasses, possessing a trunk that they use for feeding, drinking, dusting, vocalizations and several other functions.

The most notable difference is the tusks. Anablasses have tusks growing from the upper incisors, whereas the hippora has tusks growing from the lower incisors. Their tusks are typically around 1.25 m (4.1 ft) in length and used for defense and for feeding.

## Distribution

The hippora is native to western Ontura, being found in the countries of Nador, Swincentu, Nuania, Ritu, and Niargo. They live in woodlands and other environments of the sub-Jaliopongan region that have more trees and higher foliage.
Guantu

**Guantu**, or the **Guantu Clique**, was a governmental separatist party that established its own domain out of the collapse of the Republic of Fingxiao in 1931. It was one of the 15 realms during the Period of Fingxiaese Realms of the 1930s. It was incorporated into the People's Republic of Fingxiao in 1940.
Hingxiao Dynasty

The **Hingxiao Dynasty** was a short-lived domain that arose from the collapse of the Republic of Fingxiao in 1930 until it collapsed in 1937. Much of the territory was incorporated by the Noyan Ting as well as the Republic of Fingxiao. It was the southernmost realm of the Fingxiaese Realms of the 1930s.
Hernandezi

**Hernandezi** is a Ropance language of the Datre-Ropance group. It is spoken primarily in eastern Creubia where it originated during the 10th or 11th century. Hernandezi evolved from Vulgar Ropan and was heavily influenced by the related Bontirish and Beledgian, as well as Nibarish.

## Etymology

The name Hernandezi comes from the Kingdom of Hernandez, named after the Hernandez region. The origin of the name Hernandez however is uncertain, likely being originated from Ropan or Bontirish, where the people of Hern originated, whence *Hernlande* > *Hern l'andes* > *Hern Andes* > *Hernandez*.
Kaqauli

## Species

Parsocalus kaqauli

The **kaqauli** (*Parsocalus kaqauli*) is a species of old world tapey that is found in central Ontura.

## Description

On average, the typical adult kaqauli ranges in size between 80 to 90 cm (31.4 - 35.4 in) in length and weigh between 8 to 15 kg (17.6 - 33.0 lbs). They are typically brown in color with a black face, hands, and feet. Their underside is usually lighter in color than the rest of their fur.

## Distribution

The kaqauli is found in central Ontura, living in subtropical and tropical forests. It is found most commonly in coastal forests but can also be found in the highlands. They are native to the countries of Wicanki and Costa Landti.
Ingtu

**Ingtu**, or officially the **Republic of Ingtu**, is a small country in western Ontura. It is bordered to the east by Raga; to the north by Norsu; to the west by Thernpri; and to the south by the Zothca Ocean. It has a population of around 14 thousand. The capital is Als, and the official language is Aeste, however several other languages are spoken.
Gusurus

## Species

* G. wabariensis
* G. gusurus
* G. oirensis

**Gusurus** is a genus of slaur in the family Suridae. There are three species in the genus **Gusurus**, all of which are native to the Jaliopik Islands of Nikosto.

All species are Endangered, being threatened mainly by the introduction of domestic and feral stins, as well as house slaurs.

## Species

 Jalioan slaur
 Oiran slaur
Jade Qacalo

## Species

Manoporys jadicus

The **jade qacalo** (*Manoporys jadicus*) is a species of qacalo found in Hera. The name of the animal does not come from its color, but the region where it is found, which was previously referred to as the Jade Forest or Jade Coast.

## Description

The jade qacalo is similar in size to the related beautiful qacalo, and is also not sexually dimorphic. Both males and females weigh around 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs), have a body length of around 29 cm (11.4 in) and a tail of around 13 cm (5.1 in). They are dark brown in color, including their carapace.

## Distribution

The jade qacalo is found in northwestern Hera in the tropical and subtropical forests of the countries of Bonranmau, Boque, and Greater Rinuni.
Inle

**Inle**, or officially the **Republic of Inle**, is a country in northern Ontura. It is bordered to the north by the Jaliopik Sea and Acasova Sea; to the east by Pagear and the Bay of Jabasa; to the south by Naru Igua and Ascot; and to the west by Cazil. It has a population of around 119 thousand people. The capital is Fizate and the official language is Inletian.
Keotuar

## Species

Folaceras jajiraya

The **keotuar** (*Folaceras jajiraya*), is an enigmatic species of colelope native to Tanisea and is the only species within the tribe Colelopini that is found only outside of Ontura.

## Description

The Keotuar is not a true colelope like those of the genus Colelopa, however they are closely related, and share similar markings along their body. They are sexually dimorphic, with females lacking horns. On average, a keotuar stands at around 55 cm (21.6 in) at the shoulder, with a head-to-body length of 95 - 100 cm (37.4 - 39.3 in), and a weight between 20 - 35 kg (44.0 - 77.1 lbs). Males have curved horns, which are usually around 15 cm (5.9 in) in length and point forwards.

They are covered mostly in brown fur, with darker markings around the back and front of their face. Their underside is usually tan or white in color, including markings that stretch from their chin to their eyes. Their ears are also lighter in color, usually a tan rather than white.

## Behavior

Keotuar are alert animals, and their brown coat further allows them to blend into their environments. They are diurnal, being active during the day, and they navigate in small herds of no more than 30 individuals. It has been proposed that the keotuar maintains a temporary territory through markings via their urine or feces.

## Distribution

The keotuar is native to western Tanisea, being found primarily in the Mogadu Desert. In the past they had a much larger range, however today they are found in fragmented territory, mainly in eastern Guacan, as well as parts of western Larikhstan and southern Lethoestan.

## Conservation

Prehistoric evidence of art as well as bones suggests that the range of the keotuar once stretched across most of the Mogadu Desert and into the Balnia Mountains, and possibly into Returks. However, hunting over time has greatly reduced the number of wild populations of keotuar throughout the regions, and by historical times, their range was decreased to parts of the Mogadu Desert around the Balnia Mountains. By 1824 the species was recorded in western documents as threatened and by the year 1926 their range had decreased even further. Since the 1940s the range of the keotuar has been fragmented and shrunk due to habitat destruction and overhunting.
Hydrodraco

## Scientific classificaton

### Genus:

**Hydrodraco**

***Hydrodraco*** is a genus of marine dragons in the family Hydrodracidae.

## Species

The following four species of recognized.

* Hydrodraco casetiensis - Caseti sea dragon
* Hydrodraco hydrodraco - common sea dragon
* Hydrodraco occidentalis - western sea dragon
* Hydrodraco turkensis - Turk sea dragon
Island Eloths

## Species

* N. major
* N. rodens
* N. napuche

The **island eloths** are three species of eloth in the genus ***Nesocnus*** and the family Laumopodidae. All species in this genus are native to the islands of the country of Adne and its three main bay islands, Sita, Mola, and Napuche.

## Etymology

The generic name ***Nesocnus*** contains Ropan *nesos*, island, and *ocnus*, eloth. The specific names, *major* refers to it being the largest species; *napuche* refers to the island the species is endemic to; and *rodens* refers to the rodent-like structure of the fragmented bones that were first identified before the species was actually observed in the wild.

## Species

There are three species of island eloths, all of which resemble the ground eloth found on the mainland of Maria. They have robust bodies and short limbs with small, round skulls. Unlike the arboreal eloths, their forelimbs are similar in length to the hindlimbs, evidence that they are not arboreal, and are mostly terrestrial.

### Sita island eloth (*Nesocnus major*)

The Sita island eloth is found only on the island of Sita in Adne, the largest of the three main islands of the bay. It is the largest of the species of island eloths, weighing between 25 - 40 kg (55.1 - 88.1 lbs) on average. They are typically around 75 cm (2.4 ft) tall at the shoulder, with a head-to-body length of around 160 cm (5.2 ft) and a tail length of around 35 cm (1.1 ft).

### Mola island eloth (*Nesocnus rodens*)

The Mola island eloth is found on the island of Mola, the second largest of the three islands of Adne. On average, individuals weigh between 15 and 20 kg (33.0 - 44.0 lbs). They are around 55 cm (1.8 ft) tall at the shoulder, with a head-to-body length of 105 - 120 cm (3.4 - 3.9 ft) with a tail length of 40 cm (1.3 ft).

### Napuche island eloth (*Nesconus napuche*)

The Napuche island eloth is found on the island of Napuche which is the smallest of the three islands of the bay. It is the smallest species, weighing between 7 - 12 kg (15.4 - 26.4 lbs). They are around 85 cm (2.7 ft) in total length, including their 15 cm (5.9 in) long tail. They stand at around 30 cm (11.8 in) tall at the shoulder.
Iland Toth

## Species

Rutogale ilandicus

The **Iland toth** (*Rutogale ilandicus*) is a species of mammal in the family Motidae. It is the only toth native to Maria and is the only toth found outside of the old world. Interestingly, it is most closely related to the eastern toth which is native to southern Tanisea.

The Iland toth is small, covered in thick brown or grey fur. It differs from other toth in the related Motinae subfamily by having a broader snout and tail covered in fur. They also have larger ears and eyes, though they are still blind and rely mainly on smell.

The Iland toth is native to the western coast of Maria, being found in southern Iland, the western coast of the Rimuni Territories, and the northern parts of Tora and Courtland. It is found in temperate and cool forests.
Kamptoceros

## Species

Kamptoceros triceros

The kamptoceros (Kamptoceros triceros), also called the grey kamptoceros, or the common kamptoceros, is a species of kamptoceros native to areas of sub-Jalioponga Ontura. It is listed as a vulnerable species, and although it is not endangered, its modern range differs greatly from its historical and prehistorical range.

## Etymology

The name kamptoceros comes from the Zafuk word *kamptos*, meaning "stomping" and *ceros*, meaning "horn". The species name triceros comes from the Zafuk words *tri* and *ceros*, meaning "three-horn".

## Characteristics

The kamptoceros have a thick grey or light brown skin, possessing three horns that protrude from its face. The largest horn is straight and protrudes from their snout, whereas the other two are curved, and emerge just above their eyes. Compared to other ungulates, they have little body hair, with the only hair being dominantly present at the tip of the tail, the eyelashes, and the ears.

The skull is large, being around 63 cm (25 inches) in length. The nasal horn is slightly curved, being around 26 cm (10.2 inches) in length, being broad at the base, and extending outwards to a sharp tip. The smaller horns are curved forwards, being on average 10 cm (4 inches) in length. The horns are made of pure keratin, which have made the kamptoceros a target for poaching.

They are large animals, with the males being around 4.2 - 5.4 m (13.7 - 17.7 ft) in length and around 1.2 - 1.8 m (3.9 - 5.9 ft) tall at the shoulder, while females are around 3.7 - 4.1 m (12.1 - 13.4 ft) in length and around 1 - 1.2 m (3.2 - 3.9 ft) tall at the shoulder. Males average around 1,950 kg (4300 lbs) and females around 1,375 kg (3031 lbs), however the largest specimen was a bull that weighed over 3010 kg (6635 lbs).

## Distribution

The modern range of the kamptoceros is very fragmented, with the largest populations being centered in Eastern Ontura. Historically, their range extended from Western Ontura to Eastern Ontura, however poaching has greatly decreased its range and the number of wild populations of kamptoceros. Evidence from prehistoric tools as well as artwork across the Jalioponga Desert, and into the Middle East suggests that the prehistoric range of the kamptoceros ranged from its modern range well into the Middle East, reaching southern Returks and covering all of northern Ontura.

There have been discoveries of jewelry found in the Middle East in Ribar, which was made of keratin from a kamptoceros' horns, however it is unclear whether it was from a native population, or from trade from Onturan tribes through ancient Inle civilizations.

## Threats

The main threat to the kamptoceros is from poachers after the keratin in their horns. Although in some cases, the individual kamptoceros is not killed to harvest the horns, a wild kamptoceros is ill-suited to protect itself and others from predators without its horns. Fortunately, the demand for keratin has decreased throughout the ages, allowing the population is some areas to slowly grow and bounce back from a local extinction.
Ihnasufean

The **Ihnasufean** (ɪnæzˈsʌfˈiːən) culture is a Neolithic culture situated in western Tanisea in Pagear. The Ihnasufean existed from c. 12,000 BCE until around 4,500 BCE. It may have possibly given rise to the Zishahean culture which is found further south on the Guabai Peninsula.

The Ihnasufean gave rise to the settlement of Thula which gave rise to later Inle and Pagearan cultures such as the Mihag A.
Jaliopik fur ramsel

## Species

Arctos poran

The **Jaliopik fur ramsel** (Arctos poran), is a species of ramsel in the genus *Arctos*.

## Description

The Jaliopik fur ramsel is a midsized arctoid with a relatively broad body and large flippers. It is covered in light brown fur that it uses to blend into the beaches of the Jaliopik sea. The head is often a lighter color than the rest of the body, giving it its second name, the ***masked ramsel***.

Males are larger than females. Males grow up to 1.7 m (5.5 ft) in length and on average weigh 123 kg (271.1 lbs) Females reach 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in length and weigh 48 kg (105 lbs).

Jaliopik fur ramsels live on average 15 years in the wild with females living longer, up to 20 years.

## Distribution

Jaliopik fur ramsels are found in the Jaliopik Sea, being found on Creubia and the Returks Peninsulas.
Indal Water Bov

## Species

Hydrochirus indicus

The **Indal water bov** (*Hydrochirus indicus*) is a species of aquatic bov in the genus Hydrochirus native to the Bostanish Indal Territories.

## Description

The Indal water bov is a semiaquatic mammal that is slightly smaller than the closely related East Macnean water bov, standing at around 65 cm (2.1 ft) tall. They are covered in thin, light brown or tan fur. Their arms are long and are used as flippers to help propel themselves forwards in the water whereas their legs are small and are used to steer. They have small, almost absent ears as they cannot hear underwater.

## Distribution

The Indal water bov is native to the Bostanish Indal Territories off the coast of Cialimac and is the only living member of the Hydrochiridae family that is found outside the continent of Ontura. They spend most of their time either hunting in coastal waters around the islands or they are found in small groups of around 20 to 50 individuals on the sandy shores of the islands they inhabit.
Igerou Island spaze

## Species

Pachytaron auclairi

The **Igerou Island spaze** (*Pachytaron auclairi*) is a species of spaze native to Igerou Island, Cuasuhai.

## Description

The Igerou Island spaze is typically dark blue or black in color with iridescent scales on its dorsal side, and tan or white on its ventral side.. They are around 135 cm (4.42 ft) in length.