Felarya Fauna and Flora Disscussion Thread

Are you an armchair biologist and/or botanist? Have you learned (aka imagined) anything new about them? Discovered (aka invented) a new one?

This thread is focused on the Flora and Fauna section of the wiki-discussion, as a way to expand and develop this often overlooked aspect.

So, don't be shy, share your findings-you're amongst your peers here!

Well, I've often seen odd creatures shaped like trees and rocks, but in reality morphed into terrible monsters whenever prey showed itself.

These creatures, when disturbed, sprout a single eye and unleash their multiple rows of sharp teeth.

I'm not sure if these creatures are natural or magical. I guess you could classify them as magical fauna.

I just call them "mimics". Anybody else see these odd creatures?

This is a great idea !

I can't wait to see what strange species people will dicover
Just be careful, being a biologist or botanist in Felarya is not really a quiet job XD

Pendragon wrote:

Well, I've often seen odd creatures shaped like trees and rocks, but in reality morphed into terrible monsters whenever prey showed itself.

These creatures, when disturbed, sprout a single eye and unleash their multiple rows of sharp teeth.

I'm not sure if these creatures are natural or magical. I guess you could classify them as magical fauna.

I just call them "mimics". Anybody else see these odd creatures?

I see where that is coming from.

A praying mantis mimics a flower, and a certain fish mimics a rock.

@ Karbs: it's not really safe either '-'

I'm surprised anyone is foolish enough to take the job. A voracious walking stick would be highly amusing, but somehow I'd guess they'd be edged out by the dryads... *thinks*

Beware of the shadows - that is all I'll say (Umbra)

I need to refine the Moon Lilies eventually. probably go into more detail about the various vine and fruits in the bowl as well....

Good plan.

Karbo wrote:

This is a great idea !

I can't wait to see what strange species people will dicover
Just be careful, being a biologist or botanist in Felarya is not really a quiet job XD

Well, it's not a "do nothing" job, that's for sure.

*flies in*

Whew. I just encountered the weirdest creature. It was some flying plant pod, armed with several tentacles (typical) and very sharp barbs.

I thought it was peaceful, but it shot seeds at me. Very fast bulletlike seeds to be exact.

When I shot it, it exploded into a shower of acid. It didn't get to me, but the crud below it wasn't so lucky.

That's when the entire flock of em came in....

I don't know what to dub these creatures. Any suggestions?

Only if you put no effort in.

Rythmear wrote:

Only if you put no effort in.

Well, I was thinking "AeroWeeds", as they seem to leech off of other flora, and at times, fauna.

It seems appropriate, but...

wait! What the flying fudge was that?!

I'll get back to you all later. I just barely saw a unique type of Aeroweed over the horizon. It had a "human" physique....

Everything in Felarya seems to be humanoid... we need more vicious beasties!

This might be me speaking of my own taste here, but I think we're a spot short on killer arthropods. I mean, you've got a few nasty bugs here and there, but nothing besides the tonorions really stands out. The mammals, reptiles, fish and birds have oodles of nasties, but the bugs have, again, mainly just the tonorions.

I think we need some sort of memorable wasp, dragonfly or beetle-derived creatures. Perhaps I'll be back with a few ideas later...

I'll see if I can devise some type of awful creature.

GREGOLE wrote:

This might be me speaking of my own taste here, but I think we're a spot short on killer arthropods. I mean, you've got a few nasty bugs here and there, but nothing besides the tonorions really stands out. The mammals, reptiles, fish and birds have oodles of nasties, but the bugs have, again, mainly just the tonorions.

I think we need some sort of memorable wasp, dragonfly or beetle-derived creatures. Perhaps I'll be back with a few ideas later...

Agreed, insects are a bit under-represented.

Go forth, and investigate-I look forward to your findings.

I am in the process of writing about something suitably gribbly.

Yeah, that's right, a Giant Mosquito. 20 feet tall, a mere pest for giants-but a deadly blood sucker to humans.

Drains every last drop of blood. Not very smart, but fast.

mosquito.... a bad movie about just that..... I doubt a 20' one would even look at a human for blood really. the body heat and co2 levels would be to low for it to bother.

Nah - too obvious.

Or is that a good thing?

WOWandWAS wrote:

mosquito.... a bad movie about just that..... I doubt a 20' one would even look at a human for blood really. the body heat and co2 levels would be to low for it to bother.

Alright, a giant house fly then? They suck up just about anything-plus, they're creepy looking too.

gah! that would be grotesquely hideous... as well as a horrible way to go.... to deeper felarya it dwells then ^^

I'm contriving a more... original insect.

Well well! In all my wanderings I never thought I'd see anything as strange as this! *beams* For a bowl of cream I'll tell... Oooh! Thanks! *laps up gently*

Hmmm where to begin! Well... I was strolling through the woods... Well... okay prowling, just, peeking about, and being... inquisitive! Yeah yeah... so nosy... that's what people call me... Anyway! I was prowling through the trees and I spotted the most -gorgeous- creature imaginable! dripping as she sat beneath a waterfall of soft grey stone! Well... seeing that anyone could have snuck up and attacked the poor girl... Hmmm I -swear- she was an elf, I kinda... Approached... Quietly... Okay okay I was sneaking, she was reeeaaally gorgeous alright? Well... I got closer, and... Well I couldn't help myself, and I wanted to surprise her, this strange, sweet scent was dancing in my nose, and it smelled so much like her perfume, it was coming from her, and it was sooo nice! Well, I snuck up, and I put my hand on her shoulder, and cleared my throat, she smiled, and turned to me, wrapping me in her arms, I didn't even care about the water! It all felt so nice! And then... that's when I noticed... I was stuck to her! even as she whispered words of love in my ears, the stone walls of the waterfall were closing over! so I tore myself away from her embrace, and boy! did I lose some fur on that one! I think there -still- must be clumps of fur clinging to that beautiful girl, but... as I ran, I turned, and saw her sad face, the walls of stone closing about the girl and a swallowing sound, and then the thing relaxed again, the girl was safe! Unharmed, and singing as she combed out her hair, beneath the waterfall...

*laps up the last of the cream and grins* It was a trapper! Designed to lure in people so it can eat them! *beams* And I got away! Still... it was a close call... had I been a fraction slower in pulling myself away from... her... I wouldn't be sitting here right now!

Name: Fisherplant
Size: Giant, 10-20 feet tall in adult life cycle
Category: Flora
Description: This plant is a cunning predator, product of many years of evolution, on a strangely selective diet. After the Fisherplant devours its first victim, it develops a lure, of sorts, usually basing the lure, upon the first victim it ever fed upon, these lures are constantly upgraded, by whatever form gives it the greatest results over time, as such, most lures take the form of beautiful women, usually elven, or fey, of stunning grace, and a beautiful voice, the Fisherplant then lies in wait, usually disguising itself, through he chameleonic properties of the plant itself, as a cave, or waterfall, although rare forms have been known to disguise themselves as pools, drawing their victims close by a combination of the lure, and a specially secreted pheromone, designed to excite the victim as they draw nearer... As the victim touches the lure, they find themselves becoming rapidly becoming stuck, the struggling informing the plant that something has wandered into its maw, and then closing shut about the victim, swallowing them whole... One benefit to the victim, before swallowing, at least they receive the full attentions of the lure...
The creatures digestive method is...interesting, the sticky substance, that coats the lure, begins to cover the victim, binding them into a rapidly hardening substance, like rock, or crystal, binding the victim to the bottom of the creatures mouth, to be absorbed into its stomach, where the gem dissolves, removing clothing, and weapons, and armor as well! as the plant cannot dissolve these, and are hidden beneath it, so as to not alert any other prey that draws nearer... Once in the stomach, a numbing agent is released to surround the victim, allowing them to struggle, but feel no pain, soon the catalyzed process converts the victim into a form of nutrient gel, which is then stored within it body, to sustain it as it waits for its next meal to be enticed.

((Questions, Comments, Critique?))

WHY did we not have a human-lure plant monster prior? It prettymuch SCREAMS 'Felarya'.

I love it. Expertly detailed, very logical, and very in the spirit of Felarya.