Barrens (range) - Revision history

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Tao alexis: /* Barrens Creatures */

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Barrens Creatures

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Barrens Creatures

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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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 '''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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-Due to the extreme climate variation of the barrens, where summers can be scorching and dry, followed by bitterly cold winters, few plants can endure such conditions. However, grasses are incredibly resilient, able to thrive in thin, nutrient-poor soil where other plant life cannot. These grasses support large migratory herds, both wild and domesticated, but no part of the barrens can sustain them indefinitely. Grazing animals follow seasonal patterns of movement, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles from lowland plains to high-altitude meadows over ten thousand feet above sea level, seeking fresh forage and milder climates.
+Due to the extreme climate variation of the barrens, where summers can be scorching and dry, followed by bitterly cold winters, few plants can endure such conditions. However, grasses are incredibly resilient, able to thrive in thin, nutrient-poor soil where other plant life cannot. These grasses support large migratory herds, both wild and domesticated, but no part of the barrens can sustain them indefinitely. Grazing [[Animal|animals]] follow seasonal patterns of movement, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles from lowland plains to high-altitude meadows over ten thousand feet above sea level, seeking fresh forage and milder climates.
 [[Agriculture (technology)|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.

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 [[Agriculture (technology)|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.
-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.
+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|ambush]] passing prey.
 For [[Travel|travellers]], barrens present unique dangers. Large predators patrol these open spaces, striking from above or below, using flight or burrowing to avoid detection until they attack. The sheer lack of natural cover leaves travellers exposed to threats from every direction, from roving beast packs to sudden dust storms that can strip flesh from bone. Despite this, the barrens remain an important corridor for trade and migration, offering unobstructed routes across vast distances, so long as one can endure the harsh, unforgiving conditions.

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 Due to the extreme climate variation of the barrens, where summers can be scorching and dry, followed by bitterly cold winters, few plants can endure such conditions. However, grasses are incredibly resilient, able to thrive in thin, nutrient-poor soil where other plant life cannot. These grasses support large migratory herds, both wild and domesticated, but no part of the barrens can sustain them indefinitely. Grazing animals follow seasonal patterns of movement, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles from lowland plains to high-altitude meadows over ten thousand feet above sea level, seeking fresh forage and milder climates.
-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.
+[[Agriculture (technology)|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.
 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.

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 * [[Hyena]]
 * [[Leucrotta]]
 * [[Rhea]]
 * [[Spotted Lion]]

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 * [[Bat (giant)]]
 * [[Cougar]]
 * [[Dog (wild)]]
 * [[Dragonis Oxychalkos (copper dragon)]]
 * [[Eagle (giant)]]
 * [[Ettin]]
 * [[Goblin]]
 * [[Gorgon]]
 * [[Griffon]]
 * [[Harpy]]
 * [[Hobgoblin]]
 * [[Horse (wild)]]
 * [[Hyena]]
 * [[Leucrotta]]
-* [[Spotted Lion|Lion (spotted)]]
+* [[Rhea]]
 * [[Troll]]
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 The following monsters are common to barrens ranges:
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 * [[Bat (giant)]]
 * [[Cougar]]
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-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Blightlander (sage study)]]<br>
 [[List of Ranges]]

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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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 * [[Watering Hole]]
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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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