Corinth Biogeography

## **Animals:**

Bluetip:  A jet black bird with a distinctive vertical blue stripe running in the center of its tail.  It is the bird on the official Corinthian seal, although one may not be able to easily tell.  It is commonly used to deliver messages due to its dark coloration and speed making it more discreet.

Imperial Roadrunner:  Endemic to Corinth, this is a larger type of roadrunner than their Hestille relatives (the Scarlet Roadrunners).  Their base coat is dark brown with spots of white.  Their plumage results in the appearance of a purple stripe running down the center of their back and the front of their wings, and they get their name from their golden head crest.  The average height is 2 feet while the average length is 4 feet.  Due to the colder climate of Corinth in comparison to their Hestille ancestors, they have gotten bigger and evolved thicker plumage, but are still relatively thin when compared to other types of birds.  They seem to display an affinity towards Terran elements.

Scarlet Roadrunner:  Invasive to Corinth, a flock of them were released after a wildlife collection in Iskogur was damaged in an unnatural disaster.  They are from Hestille and are visually different from the Imperial Roadrunners -> their plumage has a much more striking array of red, orange, and yellow due to a higher percentage of carotenoids.  They are also the only known roadrunners to be able to spread their tail feathers into a fan, which they commonly use as a display against predators.  Since their introduction, they quickly moved downwards toward the warmer, southern regions as they display an attraction to areas of warmth.  They have been known to use Pyro abilities in self-defense, causing an increase in the number of wildfires in Southern Corinth.  The Crown is currently trying to extirpate them from the nation.

Species Endemic to the Nohrmurhn:

* Boulder Rhinoceros:  A rare kind of rhinoceros that lives deep in the Nohrmuhrn mountains.  Although they possess normal vision, they can also detect vibrations in the ground, which is mainly used when they enter areas of low visibility such as caves.  They have an affinity toward Terran elements, and their diet contains a large amount of rocks and minerals which are used in the development of natural armor.  They have no known natural predators and have been domesticated by the Dragonbourne of the Nohrmuhrn.
* Hule Goat:  A kind of mountain goat found in the Nohrmuhrn.  Their wool is notably thick but surprisingly light, allowing them to move quickly in cold environments.  They are a protected species under National regulation, as they are sought after by the textile industry and the wealthy.
* Snow Leopard:

Seawater Crocodile:  A variation of crocodile found in the waters directly South of Corinth.  They have adapted to live in marine environments, although they can sometimes be found in brackish/freshwater lakes and rivers near the coast.  Due to the abundance of food and a historical lack of natural predators, they have become larger over time, causing them to be a threat to human settlements.

## **Plants:**

Hearthrome:  A species endemic to the Glastonne wilds, is not found natively outside of the Glastonne lands but has since been exported for botanical purposes.  It is infamous amongst botanists as being extremely hard to grow outside of Glastonne -> the connection to the ley line at that location has been proven to be the main reason why it can grow. This is the same ley line magic that produces the glass stones.

White Qingxin:  A species that grows at high elevations as a result of specific mineral composits in the Nohrmuhrn mountains.  They have been said to have medicinal properties but are rare due to how difficult they are to obtain.

Oil Rose:  A species of toxic plant that grows in more industrialized areas of Corinth.  Due to the presence of heavy metals in the soil, these flowers respond to chemical pollution by absorbing pollutants and then excreting them through pores.  This results in the stems, leaves, buds, and flower petals becoming sticky in random patterns with a slightly black translucent substance.  Due to the concentration of pollutants and heavy metals, this can be lethal if it enters the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes.  As a result, Oil Roses have become somewhat invasive in some regions due to a lack of natural predators.  A way to insult someone that is becoming more common is to leave an Oil Rose in front of their door.