Biomes

**Biomes** are habitats that make up the world of Horse Isle.

## Summary

The world of Horse Isle 3 - Infinite Wilds is composed of 25 biomes, many with their own sub-biomes. Each biome and sub-biome has its own unique flora, fauna, and essence, as well as specific conformations for the types of horses you may find in them.

Biomes were generated at the world's creation, and have random sizes and shapes. Their borders are shared with the underground cave system.

## Biome Connectivity

All biomes are interconnected in a specific five-by-five grid pattern, as shown in the table below. You can also see this connection by looking at your essence breakdown, hovering your cursor over your essence amount in the upper right on the game screen.

Each biome will transition along its edges to one of its neighboring biomes (up, down, left, or right on the grid). Connections do not work diagonally, and do not "wrap around" the grid. For example, Decay can only connect to Salt Flats or Black Sands; it cannot connect to Mesa, Ice, or Desert. This can act as a guide when you are seeking specific biomes while exploring.

## List of Biomes

### Alpine

See: Alpine

*The alpine is a mountainous terrain that one must think twice before entering. It is a mishmash of mountains and pine trees, and travelers frequently get lost in their midst. Some of these travelers emerge out of the mountains after a few days, some after a few weeks, and some unlucky few remain lost there forever.*

### Badlands

See: Badlands

*The badlands are characterized by the presence of multiple mesas, though these mesas are smaller than those in the mesa biome. Nevertheless, these mesas are still large enough to frighten horses, and only brave ones will agree to climb them.*

### Bamboo Forest

See: Bamboo Forest

*The bamboo forest is one of the most unique terrains in Horse Isle. The first reason for its uniqueness is the bamboo forest's collection of plants which can only be found there; this includes rice plants, peanut plants, banyan trees, rainbow eucalyptuses, and, of course, bamboo. The second reason for the uniqueness of the bamboo forest is the local wild horses.*

### Black Sands

see: Black Sands

*The blacks sands biomes is so named after the unique black sand which covers it completely. It is unclear what exactly this sand is composed of, a mystery which is deepend by the fact that it appears to turn the water in the region pink, a phenomenon which is believed to be behind the pink leaves of the local trees.*

### Dark Forest

see: Dark Forest

*The dark forest is a place shrouded in mystery, and there are few records of what lies within it. Nevertheless, most of those who explored the forest and managed to return bring with them reports of frightening horses, who are often dark in color, and who have an extremely thin build. The eyes of these wild horses are very large, and they therefore have sharper vision than any other horse, so you can be sure that these horses will see you before you see them. Furthermore, there are even rumors that white horses, who look like ghosts, roam the forest at night, though if such horses do exist, then they must be extremely rare.*

### Decay

see: Decay

*The decay biome is a place where many might feel that time comes to a stop. Greenery does not grow there, and the trees are petrified. Large, ancient bones are the only remains left of the colossal creatures who dwelled there many years ago. At first sight, you might think that no living creature can survive in this wretched biome. However, surprisingly enough, there are wild horses who roam there.*

### Desert

see: Desert

*The desert is a hot and arid biome, which can be challenging to cross, a challenge that is compounded by the tall, sandy hills which dot this landscape. People often get lost here, since the uniform yellow color of this terrain, which lacks greenery, can be disorienting. If you are lucky you might find an oasis to rest at, but don't count on that, and make sure to bring enough food and water for your horses before entering the desert.*

### Fall Forest

see: Fall Forest

*The fall forest is a biome that can often fill you with happiness and joy the moment you enter it. It's a place of colorful trees, that bear numerous apples and acorns. It is a place where rivers with clear, pure water nourish the green, rich grass. A place where a travler can let their weary horses graze while sitting under a tree and soaking in their surroundings.*

### Fjords

see: Fjords

*The fjords is a peaceful biome, where one can feel isolated from the rest of the world. The trees in this biome are among the tallest trees found in Horse Isle, and some say that they can make even the bravest traveler feel how small they are compared to the big world that surrounds them. This feeling can get even more powerful once you reach the cliffs that overlook the endless ocean at the edge of this biome, and set your eyes upon a view which is as magnificent as it is humbling.*

### Ice Scape

see: Ice Scape

*The ice biome is a very cold biome, but is nevertheless a place that many love to visit. The combination of the pinkish icy ground and the soft snow which is constantly falling there gives the ice biome a magical look. It is also the only place where you can find mighty ice pillars, which look like they were taken out of a fairytale.*

### Jungle

see: Jungle

*The jungle is a lush biome filled with various green plants, from tall trees and jute plants to short vanilla and cocoa trees. Travelers love this biome because the trees provide constant shelter from the sun, but are also tall and spread apart enough that the jungle is not too dark. In addition, there is plenty of grass for horses to graze, so if you plan on taking a break in nature, the jungle is an excellent spot for that. On top of that, you might even be lucky enough to find one of the uniquely colored jungle wild horses.*

### Mediterranean

see: Mediterranean

*Mediterranean is one of the most invigorating biomes in Horse Isle, not only because it offers a splendid view of the sea, but also because you can never know what you'll find there. Some beaches consist solely of a flat body of sand, while others are dotted with patches of grass, bushes, and trees. Some beaches are packed with palm trees, while others are covered with rocks and small tide pools. Occasional crystal-clear watered inland Seas may be found as well. However, despite this diversity in terms of terrain, you can be sure of one thing, and that is that the wild horses that live on the beaches are pretty uniform in their appearance.*

### Mesa

see: Mesa

*The mesa biome is the only biome in Horse Isle where one can find mighty mesas (sometimes called "tablelands"). Most of the grass in the region is located on top of the mesas, which forces the horses to climb them in search for the best vegetation. It is unsurprising, then, that the horses native to the mesa biome have the perfect conformation for this quest.*

### Plains

see: Plains

*The plains are a heaven for all equine creatures. There is plenty of good grass to eat, clean water to drink, and open space to play around in. Even apple trees are common here, making the plains the perfect place for wild horses. It is not surprising then that the wild horses who roam the plains come in all possible conformations and colors.*

### Rainforest

see: Rainforest

*The rainforest is a beautiful and peculiar biome. It is brimming with green plants, the most notable of which are the tall Sitka spruce trees and the large fern fronds. However, many travelers are wary about visiting there, and for a good reason; the rain forest is also a place filled with dangerous sinkholes, some of which are so deep they look like bottomless pits. Therefore, if you ever ride in a rainforest, remember to keep your eyes open and be careful, especially when traveling at night! Indeed, the rainforest can be a scary place. Nevertheless, despite this danger, visiting the rainforest can be worthwhile, and if you are lucky enough, you might find hidden springs inside the forest, and maybe even one of the unique local wild horses.*

### Salt Flats

see: Salt Flats

*The salt-flats biome is characterized by flat, whitish surfaces of salty ground. The salty water and lack of vegetation make this biome difficult to live in. Nevertheless, the local horses managed to adapt to these harsh conditions, and today they flourish in this rough terrain.*

### Sandstone Hills

see: Sandstone Hills

*The sandstone biome is famous for being the only place where you can find hills of colorful sand. This arid land is also known for its fields of cacti, which come in various shapes and sizes. In many cases you'll have to carefully navigate between these cacti in order to cross the terrain, since their prickly thorns can hurt your horse!*

### Savanna

See: Savanna

*The savanna is one of the best biomes for horses to live in. There is plenty of food, water, shade, and open space. The horses there are large, and most of them have big ears. They come in exotic patterns, most notably brindle and manchado, and tend to have thin hair. Similarly to other animals that live in savannas, the savanna horses can run very fast. Their personality is interesting, since they are very skittish, but will follow anyone they trust. Therefore, if you manage to moderate their skittish nature, you will sure get a loyal partner.*

### Snow

see: Snow

*The snow biome is one of the coldest biomes in Horse Isle, and, according to many, also one of the most beautiful. The peaks of the snowy mountains offer a spectacular view of the sunset, a view that few people have seen, since it is so difficult to travel in the deep snow, especially in mountainous regions. That said, horses native to the snow biome have a conformation which helps them handle this environment, so if you plan to visit this biome you might want to consider riding such a horse.*

### Stone Forest

see: Stone Forest

*The stone forest is a place that people often describe as mysterious and gloomy. This arid place is named after its iconic "forest', which consists of monolithic, mushroom-shaped stones. The dry ground of this biome leads to frequent dust storms, but if you can brave this hazard then you might encounter some of the local wild horses.*

### Swamp

see: Swamp

*The swamp is a biome which many travelers prefer to avoid because it is full of ditty, and sometimes stinky, swamps. Most of these swamps are shallow and you'll be able to cross them by foot, or on horseback. However, it's easy to accidentally step in a swamp which is too deep, in which case you'll have to swim your way out of the dirty water. If you ride a horse into such a swamp, get ready to groom them thoroughly because the sticky mud won't come out their coat easily. That is, of course, unless your horse is too skittish to enter the swamp in the first place.*

### Taiga

see: Taiga

*The taiga is a biome famously known for its distinctive forests, which consist of coniferous trees that come in all possible shades of red, orange, and yellow. In addition, this diverse biome can also contain pasturelands and marshlands, all right next to each other. Vegetation, of various kinds, is rich and plentiful, and provides enough energy and nutrients to support the local horses.*

### Tundra

see: Tundra

*The tundra is a cold biome, where the wind always blows. There are no trees there, and the ground is often soggy, so don't expect to find comfortable resting spots. That said, the tundra is a place worth visiting because of its unique ground, which is covered with a mix of green and red grasses, mosses, and lichens, all of which can be found only in the tundra.*

### Volcanic

see: Volcanic

*The volcanic terrain is a magnificent place with erupting geysers, mighty volcanoes, and a turbulent past. Its shores are covered with ancient stripes of black rocks, which were formed when lava, which erupted from the earth many years ago, flew over the land, and reached to the sea, where it cooled down and transformed into a dark, dense rock. Today, the volcanoes in this biome are dormant, and therefore the volcanic region is safe to visit. Its land, which was once covered with rocks, has turned into a rich pastureland, over which many trees, and even forests, have grown. Indeed, many consider the volcanic terrain as a safe haven where one can feel as one with nature.*

### Wonderland

see: Wonderland

*The wonderland, as the name suggests, is a biome full of wonders, about which entire books can be written. It is mostly famous for its iconic giant flowers and mushrooms, which come in various shapes and sizes. Furthermore, it also features rainbow-colored mountains dotted with giant lollipops! It is also the only place where you will find yellow riding tracks, which resemble the yellow brick road in the Wizard of Oz. However, the real treasure of the wonderland is the wild horses who dwell there.*