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− | An ocean is an immense volume of | + | An ocean is an immense volume of {{l|Water#Salt_Water|saltwater}}.They are often bordered by {{l|sand|sandy beaches}} where {{L|driftwood}} can be found. {{L|Marsh}}es and {{L|swamp}}s also tend to form around oceanic coastlines, especially near {{L|river}}s. The land surrounding oceans also tends to have a high water table, resulting in {{L|aquifer}}s close to the surface. |
It is not possible to found a fort solely in an oceanic biome; some land is needed. | It is not possible to found a fort solely in an oceanic biome; some land is needed. | ||
− | There are three varieties of oceans, based on temperature, which affects the sea life found there: Arctic, Temperate and Tropical | + | There are three varieties of oceans, based on temperature, which affects the sea life found there: Arctic, Temperate and Tropical. |
− | == | + | == Fauna == |
− | + | Oceans are an excellent source of {{l|fish|food}} for a new fortress, usually having tons of fish, and containing shell-bearing creatures like {{l|oyster|oysters}} and {{l|mussel|mussels}}. | |
− | + | In {{L|Surroundings#Evil|evil}} oceans {{L|sea monster}}s can be found. Likewise, in {{L|Surroundings#Good|good}} oceans {{L|merperson}}s can be observed. | |
− | == Ocean | + | == Ocean Waves == |
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− | + | Waves will periodically wash over the coast. The tiles will not get wet. However, if it washes over a staircase, the floors below it will be slowly flooded. This may be a good way to irrigate tiles. | |
=== Arctic Ocean === | === Arctic Ocean === | ||
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Cod}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Conger eel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
− | + | * {{L|Halibut}} | |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
− | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} | |
− | + | * {{L|Sturgeon}} | |
− | * | + | * {{L|Walrus}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
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Vermin | Vermin | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Hagfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Hake}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Herring}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Mackerel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Shad}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sole}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Steelhead trout}} |
=== Temperate Ocean === | === Temperate Ocean === | ||
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Angelshark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Basking shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bluefish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Cod}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Common skate}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Conger eel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Great white shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Halibut}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Hammerhead shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Longfin mako shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Marlin}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Nurse shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Ocean sunfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Opah}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Shortfin mako shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Spiny dogfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Spotted wobbegong}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sturgeon}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Swordfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
Vermin | Vermin | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Anchovy}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bat ray}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Brook lamprey}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Flounder}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Hagfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Hake}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Herring}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Mackerel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Salmon}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea nettle jellyfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Seahorse}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Shad}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sole}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Spotted ratfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Steelhead trout}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Thornback ray}} |
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Angelshark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Blacktip reef shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bluefish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Bull shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Coelacanth}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Common skate}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Great barracuda}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Great white shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Giant grouper}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Hammerhead shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Longfin mako shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Manta ray}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Marlin}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Milkfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Ocean sunfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Opah}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Shortfin mako shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Spiny dogfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Spotted wobbegong}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Stingray}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Swordfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Tiger shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Whale shark}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Whitetip reef shark}} |
Vermin | Vermin | ||
− | * | + | * {{L|Bat ray}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Clownfish}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Glasseye}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Seahorse}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|Thornback ray}} |
− | * | + | * {{L|White-spotted puffer}} |
− | {{World| | + | {{World}} |
+ | {{Category|World}} |