Barrens (range) - Revision history

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Barrens Creatures

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Barrens Creatures

Tao alexis: /* Common Features */

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Common Features

Tao alexis: /* Major Barrens */

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Major Barrens

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 * [[Dog (wild)]]
 * [[Dragonis Oxychalkos (copper dragon)]]
 * [[Eagle (giant)]]
 * [[Ettin]]
 * [[Goblin]]
 * [[Gorgon]]
 * [[Griffon]]
 * [[Harpy]]
 * [[Hobgoblin]]
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 The following monsters are common to barrens ranges:
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 [[Blightlander (sage study)]]<br>
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 The following is a list of elements and features common to barren ranges:
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 * [[Alkali Grass]]
 * [[Badlands]]
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 == Barrens Creatures ==

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-* [[High Atlas Grassland]] - juniper highland along the Atlas Mountains
+:* [[High Atlas Grassland]] - juniper highland along the Atlas Mountains
-* [[Outer Mongolia Grassland]] - north and west of [[The Gobi Desert|the Gobi Desert]]
+:* [[Outer Mongolia Grassland]] - north and west of [[The Gobi Desert|the Gobi Desert]]
-* [[Persian-Turkestan Grassland]] - extending from central Persia to the Pamirs
+:* [[Persian-Turkestan Grassland]] - extending from central Persia to the Pamirs
-* [[Sirtica]] - a transition between [[The Fezzan|the Fezzan]] and [[The Sahara Desert|Sahara]]
+:* [[Sirtica]] - a transition between [[The Fezzan|the Fezzan]] and [[The Sahara Desert|Sahara]]
-* [[Tibet]] - high plateau north of the [[Himalaya Mountains|Himalayas]]
+:* [[Tibet]] - high plateau north of the [[Himalaya Mountains|Himalayas]]
-* [[Western Plateau]] - undiscovered Australia
+:* [[Western Plateau]] - undiscovered Australia
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 == Common Features ==

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 '''Barrens''' are expansive dry grasslands interspersed with areas of sand, gravel and bare stone, where soil conditions are too poor to support dense vegetation. These landscapes are shaped by low precipitation, typically receiving less than 18 inches of rain per year, and are commonly found in cold climates, high plateaus and windswept plains where the growing season is too short to sustain trees. While often seen as desolate, barrens support a variety of hardy flora and fauna, making them crucial for both wild ecosystems and nomadic [[Animal Husbandry (technology)|pastoral]] cultures.
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-'''Barrens''' are dry grasslands with extant areas of sand, gravel or bare stone.  The soil is relatively dry and poor, though they support herds of grazing animals, both wild and domesticated.  They are widespread in cold climates and upon very high plateaus, where the vegetation growth period is not long enough to sustain trees.  Typically, they receive less than 18 in. of rain per year.  Agriculture is sparse and limited to river valleys and particular river deltas.
+'''Barrens''' are expansive dry grasslands interspersed with areas of sand, gravel and bare stone, where soil conditions are too poor to support dense vegetation. These landscapes are shaped by low precipitation, typically receiving less than 18 inches of rain per year, and are commonly found in cold climates, high plateaus and windswept plains where the growing season is too short to sustain trees. While often seen as desolate, barrens support a variety of hardy flora and fauna, making them crucial for both wild ecosystems and nomadic [[Animal Husbandry (technology)|pastoral]] cultures.
-Grasses are able to survive in diverse climate conditions, so they may grow in areas characterized by warm summers and bitterly cold winters, where most other plants could not thrive.  This allows large grazing [[Animal|animals]] to also thrive upon these grasses, though considerable migration is necessary because any part of the barrens cannot support these herds for long.  Herding is nomadic, with patterns of movement that range hundreds of miles, often moving from lowlands to highlands over ten thousand feet, to make best use of forage at different times of the year.
+Agriculture is nearly nonexistent, as only certain river valleys and deltas provide sufficient moisture for crops. [[Settlements]] in barrens tend to be small, widely scattered and temporary, with nomadic herders making up the majority of human inhabitants. The ability to move quickly and efficiently over great distances is essential, as a single year of drought or overgrazing can force entire populations to relocate.
-[[Travel|Travellers]] in barrens are especially vulnerable to attacks by large predators and [[Beast|beasts]], who may strike from the air or conceal themselves by [[Burrowing (trait)|burrowing]] nearby herds.  Rodents proliferate, as huge underground warrens can be built, allowing populations of tens of thousands of these animals spread over hundreds of square miles.
+Despite their barren appearance, these lands are rich with hidden life. Rodents and burrowing animals proliferate beneath the surface, forming vast underground warrens that can house tens of thousands of individuals, stretching over hundreds of square miles. These creatures serve as a crucial food source for larger predators, many of whom hunt by burrowing themselves, waiting to ambush passing prey.
 == Coastal Barrens ==
-Often called "heathlands," '''barrens''' are characterized by short vegetation, sparse tree cover and exposed bedrock.  These are lands subjected to consistent windy conditions and salt-spray.  They are very damp and humid, with much rain and drizzle, but as the soil is infused with salt, little grows except heather and gorse. Mires may occur where the drainage is poor, but are usually only small in extent.  [[Birds (sage study)|Birds]] are common.
+Often referred to as "heathlands" or "moors," coastal barrens are windswept, treeless landscapes found along rugged shorelines, where constant wind and salt-laden air prevent the growth of all but the hardiest vegetation. These lands are damp and humid year-round, receiving frequent rain, mist and drizzle, yet their thin, rocky soil and high salt content make them inhospitable to most plant life. Instead, they are dominated by low-lying vegetation, particularly heather, gorse and salt-tolerant grasses, which cling stubbornly to the exposed bedrock and shallow soil pockets.
 == Major Barrens ==