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− | '''Flatland''' | + | '''Flatland''' {{L|biome}}s form in areas with low to moderate rainfall and moderate drainage. In order of increasing rainfall, they include '''grasslands''', '''savannas''', and '''shrublands'''. They come in {{L|temperate}} and {{L|tropical}} varieties. |
− | + | {{L|Human}}s often build towns in flatlands. | |
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
− | Flatlands contain fewer | + | Flatlands contain fewer {{L|tree}}s than forests, although they usually have enough to get by unless you need large amounts of wood for {{L|fuel}}. They are covered in {{L|grass}}, and other {{L|plant}}s are plentiful. Temperate grasslands are notable as the only source of {{L|valley herb}}s. |
− | Flatlands have one or more | + | Flatlands have one or more {{L|soil}} {{L|layer}}s, possibly including an {{L|aquifer}}. They usually have plenty of {{L|murky pool}}s, and often have {{L|brook}}s or even {{L|river}}s (with their associated {{L|carp|hazards}}). They tend to have less {{L|ore}} than {{L|mountain}}s, but as with any biome, you can find some if you dig down a few {{L|z-level}}s and look hard enough. |
== Creatures == | == Creatures == | ||
Flatlands have a very diverse natural population. Fortresses built on flatlands should take advantage of the wildlife, and players might even consider establishing a ranch. | Flatlands have a very diverse natural population. Fortresses built on flatlands should take advantage of the wildlife, and players might even consider establishing a ranch. | ||
− | :* | + | :*{{L|Rhesus macaque}}s and {{L|groundhog}}s live in temperate flatlands. |
− | :* | + | :*{{L|Warthog}}s, {{L|gazelle}}s, and several varieties of large felines live in tropical flatlands. Savage tropical flatlands may have the giant versions of those felines. |
− | :*Some | + | :*Some {{L|forest}} creatures also live in shrublands (but not grasslands or savannas), such as {{L|elephant}}s, {{L|chimpanzee}}s, and {{L|bonobo}}s (tropical); {{L|wolf|wolves}} (temperate); and {{L|cougar}}s (both). |
− | :*Some | + | :*Some {{L|tundra}} creatures also live in temperate grasslands, such as {{L|elk}}, {{L|muskox|muskoxen}}, and (if evil) {{L|werewolf|werewolves}}. |
− | :* | + | :*{{L|Evil}} flatlands (temperate or tropical) may contain {{L|harpy|harpies}} and {{L|ogre}}s. |
− | {{ | + | {{Category| Biomes}} |