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Aventurine

2016-10-12T09:37:26Z

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'''Aventurines''' are dark green [[gem]]s found in [[sedimentary layer]]s. They are not worth a great deal, only having a [[value]] multiplier of three.

==In real life==

Strictly speaking a wider selection of quartzites and feldspars given a metallic sheen by mineral inclusions, Dwarf Fortress aventurines depict the typical aventurine quartz colored by fuchsite, a variety of [[mica|muscovite]]. It is most often found in India and Norway.

[[Image:Aventurine.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Aventurine'']]

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Great horned owl

2016-10-03T09:48:52Z

SasakiG:

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The great horned owl is a species of owl found in most biomes. Cousin species include [[barn owl]]s, [[snowy owl]]s, and more. As in real life, great horned owls can fly. Great horned owls on the map will be killed by [[ambusher|hunters]] and can be butchered at a [[butcher's shop]].

[[Image:Great_horned_owl_(15138774802).jpg|thumb|left|300px|Admired for their ''ear tufts''.]]

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Eagle

2016-10-03T09:46:07Z

SasakiG:

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'''Eagles''', unlike [[giant eagle]]s, cannot be trained, but they can be tamed with an [[animal trainer]]. They lay few eggs and provide little meat when butchered, making them fairly useless, especially considering their low pet value.

[[Image:Adalberti_1.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Admired for their ''high soaring''.]]

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Hornbill

2016-10-03T09:41:32Z

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'''Hornbills''' are small birds that will appear in any tropical forest. With a clutch size of 1-4, their minimal butchering return, and poor pet value, these [[animal|creatures]] use is questionable for any fort. They are commonly sold by the [[elf|elven]] caravans, like many other useless creatures. Consider building a [[butcher's shop]] and a [[Leather works]] next to your Trade Depot where the merchants can watch, and sell the dirty hippies a snack and a nice new hat before they leave.

Like all egglaying animals, eggs will hatch after three months if they have been fertilized.

[[Image:Rufous-necked_hornbill_2.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Admired for their ''great bills''.]]

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Horseshoe crab

2016-10-01T19:00:21Z

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A little beach-going arthropod that yields a single unit of fat and meat on butchering. Contrary to their name, they are not wearable by horses. They make for ideal defensive training partners in [[adventure mode]], being nearly harmless save for any lucky hits to the face.

[[Image:Horseshoe_Crab_3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Liked for their ability to ''hide in sand''. ]]

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Golden beryl

2016-09-26T10:05:24Z

SasakiG:

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'''Golden beryl''' is a semi-precious [[gem]] found in small clusters within layers of [[granite]], [[schist]] and [[marble]].

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File:Golden_beryl%2C_oval_cut.jpg|An oval cut Golden beryl
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Calcite

2016-09-26T09:49:29Z

SasakiG:

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'''Calcite''' is a [[flux]] stone; however, it is not particularly special as it is found solely within [[limestone]] and [[marble]], both of which are ''also'' flux. Its only distinguishing characteristic is that it is a [[magma-safe]] rock (which you should already have in abundance).

==In real life==

Calcite is a crystalline form of Calcium-Carbonate (CaCO3). Calcite is extremely common, forming multiple types of rocks, such as [[limestone]], [[marble]], and [[chalk]], it is also known to form as a concrete in some [[sandstone]]s and [[siltstone]]s. Calcite, along with other crystalline forms of Calcium Carbonate such as Aragonite (which is not present in Dwarf Fortress) is readily edible (although not easily chewed, and not very palatable), and can be used as a supplementary source of calcium in an otherwise calcium-poor diet.

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File:Calcite_(Mexique)_2.JPG|A sample of Calcite
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Calcite

2016-09-26T09:47:51Z

SasakiG:

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'''Calcite''' is a [[flux]] stone; however, it is not particularly special as it is found solely within [[limestone]] and [[marble]], both of which are ''also'' flux. Its only distinguishing characteristic is that it is a [[magma-safe]] rock (which you should already have in abundance).

==In real life==

Calcite is a crystalline form of Calcium-Carbonate (CaCO3). Calcite is extremely common, forming multiple types of rocks, such as [[limestone]], [[marble]], and [[chalk]], it is also known to form as a concrete in some [[sandstone]]s and [[siltstone]]s. Calcite, along with other crystalline forms of Calcium Carbonate such as Aragonite (which is not present in Dwarf Fortress) is readily edible (although not easily chewed, and not very palatable), and can be used as a supplementary source of calcium in an otherwise calcium-poor diet.

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File:00090_12_cm_calcite.jpg|A sample of Calcite
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Nautilus

2016-09-25T21:28:52Z

SasakiG:

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'''Nautiluses''' are a source of food for fortresses located near the [[ocean]]. They are also one of the few types of creatures, along with [[oyster]]s, [[cave lobster]]s, [[mussel]]s, and [[turtle]]s, that are common sources of [[shell]]s. After being caught by a [[fisherdwarf]], they require [[fish cleaning|cleaning]] at a [[fishery]], which produces a usable shell and an edible nautilus.

According to the raws, nautiluses have 90 tentacles and [[copper]]-based blood (though the tentacles are not yet implemented as part of their body structure). Some dwarves [[preference|prefer]] nautiluses for their shells, others for their many tentacles.

[[Image:Nautilus-JB-01.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Liked for their many ''tentacles'']]

 

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Nautilus

2016-09-25T21:28:19Z

SasakiG:

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'''Nautiluses''' are a source of food for fortresses located near the [[ocean]]. They are also one of the few types of creatures, along with [[oyster]]s, [[cave lobster]]s, [[mussel]]s, and [[turtle]]s, that are common sources of [[shell]]s. After being caught by a [[fisherdwarf]], they require [[fish cleaning|cleaning]] at a [[fishery]], which produces a usable shell and an edible nautilus.

According to the raws, nautiluses have 90 tentacles and [[copper]]-based blood (though the tentacles are not yet implemented as part of their body structure). Some dwarves [[preference|prefer]] nautiluses for their shells, others for their many tentacles.

[[Image:Nautilus-JB-01.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Liked for their ''tentacles'']]

 

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Beaver

2016-09-25T01:33:40Z

SasakiG:

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Fortunately or unfortunately, beavers in Dwarf Fortress do not actually build dams. Appearing in clusters of three to ten, they instead tend to meander aimlessly through your [[surroundings]]. Some dwarves prefer them for their "tree-felling habits", and young beavers are known as "kits" in-game.

[[Image:American_Beaver.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Admired for their ''Dams'']]

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Beaver

2016-09-25T01:31:48Z

SasakiG:

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Fortunately or unfortunately, beavers in Dwarf Fortress do not actually build dams. Appearing in clusters of three to ten, they instead tend to meander aimlessly through your [[surroundings]]. Some dwarves prefer them for their "tree-felling habits", and young beavers are known as "kits" in-game.

[[Image:American_Beaver.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Enjoyed for their ''Dams'']]

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