The World of North Nova
You'll be burning out there!
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✧・゚While there are many tribes scattered throughout the land, these two powerful rulers of sky and earth are known as the first settlers of North Nova. These beasts still roam the land today, and have bonded with several, well known clans.
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✧・゚Landia ✧・゚
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✧・゚Rattler ✧・゚
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✧・゚ The Landia are the original rulers of the North Novan sky. They nestle their homes on top of large peaks, where no one can get to them. They are very spiritual, peaceful creatures who keep a careful eye on the citizens below. It is said, they are responsible for creating clouds and rain during times of great drought. Sadly, many of them have long been hunted over the decades, and only a small few remain. The weather in North Nova remains incredibly harsh since the first hunting.
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✧・゚The Original Rattlers are massive snakes or Eels that rule the earth below. They swim through the endless sea of sand, and many were known to help lost travelers to shelter. Their body is made up of sand and iron, depending on the diet. This makes them extremely powerful and durable against hunters, or those who wish harm on them. Because of their impenetrable defense, they are considered the strongest dragon tribe in North Nova.
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✧・゚Zoos & Landia ✧・゚
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✧・゚Sasuke & Rattler ✧・゚
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✧・゚ The Zoos and Landia have a powerful bond similar to Star Warrior and Guardian. Zoos naturally have high spiritual energy that allows them to live and bond with the Landia. Over the centuries, the connection between them severed, and many of the Zoos (Now called Bukisets) are seen as enemies in the eyes of the Landia.
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✧・゚Unlike the Zoos, the Sasukes still have strong ties with the Rattlers. The current pharaoh (King Hiero) allows Rattlers to live freely in his territory. It is said he and his Rattler are direct descendants of the original bonded pair that was formed centuries ago.
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✧・゚Zoos ✧・゚
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✧・゚Sasuke ✧・゚
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✧・゚This all started long before the term 'Bukiset' is created. These particular Zoos were not approving on how the Sasukes were uplifting land, and destroying several of the mountains that houses Landia, for their own personal homes. The Zoos and Landia conjured a storm that wiped out many of their construction efforts to preserve the homes of their people. Even though centuries have passed mostly all of the clans heavily despise the Sasukes due to their terrible treatment on them. In addition, the original clan who started the feud with the Sasukes in the first place (Gravel's Ancestors) are hated among the eyes of many who were wrongfully punished.
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✧・゚ The Sasukes have their own personal feud with the Zoos clan. After their homes were destroyed, their partners (The Rattlers) came to their aid and fiercely battled Landia for their right to claim territory. Being much stronger than Landia, the pair have claimed a large portion of land to call their own. Over time, the Sasukes have banished many of the Zoos (Despite what clan or tribe they're from) to the outskirts as punishment. Present day, the current ruler (King Hiero) sees Bukisets and Zoos as lowly, worthless creatures. He will not hesitate to eliminate any that enter his territory.
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✧・゚Even today, the feud continues. These two leaders are fiercely territorial, and will not allowed outsiders into their homes. These are the strongest leaders to roam North Nova today, and none stand in their way if one were to foolishly confront them.
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✧・゚Orzon ✧・゚
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✧・゚King Hiero ✧・゚
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✧・゚ Orzon is part of the Landia tribe, and is a blood thirsty fighter who is surprisingly known for causing the near extinction of Landia. This was big news that spread to many outside tribes- for it is unheard of for someone to kill their other half. Orzon forbids any Landia to enter his territory, and will personally strike them down if needed. Due to their severed bond, Orzon and his clan are no match against King Hiero. They do their best to stay out of their way, and live underground in burrows to avoid them.
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✧・゚Hiero is the King of a good portion of North Nova, and he will NOT let you forget it. Very conceited, Heiro sees every outsider and native creature below him, and he will not give anyone a second thought. Don't let his arrogance fool you, he is incredibly powerful, and has his army of Rattlers ready to fight any time. Stay clear of his territory unless you have something of value to offer.
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✧・゚If not for these quench filling treats, many travelers would have perished to the heat. Next time you visit North Nova, be sure to stop by the bazaar to purchase these life saving delectables!
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✧・゚ Peara Fruit ✧・゚
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✧・゚ Tangot ✧・゚
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✧・゚ Pluma ✧・゚
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✧・゚The Peara Fruit is described as a giant pear with dark speckles on the top. It’s about the size of a common honeydew. It's quite juicy and refreshing, and has a sweet taste when ripe! The Pera Fruit is the proud staple of North Nova. It’s mainly used for thirst quenching drinks for tourists who aren’t used to North Nova’s scorching desert heat.
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✧・゚A Tangot is similar to the tiger fruit of West Nova. Bright orange with several stripes and speckles on it. They also have a pale blue stem with fibers. Tagot trees are quite popular, and are scattered around the vast desert of North Nova. They are a great fruit used to cool off. They also make a perfect, healthy snack when dried.
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✧・゚Plumas come in a bundle, and are a deep shade of purple with vertical lines. When peeled, they are a light lilac color. Plumas are similar to bananas, and taste just as sweet. (If not sweeter.) When rotten, they become dangerously acidic and can cause burns when mishandled. Plumas can only grow in North Nova. Due to it's signature color, many tourist gather to try their renown drink that’s deep purple in color.
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✧・゚Tamas ✧・゚
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✧・゚Hornat✧・゚
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✧・゚Soarka Leaves ✧・゚
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✧・゚Tamas range in a variety of colors, and also sport a large sprout of yellow fibers. They are quite spiky, but some mutated Tamas can be smooth. Tamas, when ripe, can be very spicy, but will taste the complete opposite when they begin to age. Matured Tamas are a great ingredient for spicy salsa, or to add a kick for any meal.
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✧・゚Hornats tend to be a pale violet, and are around the size of a walnut with a unique swirl in the center. Once its outer shell is cracked, the hornat is quite soft and a bit spongy. Very savory in taste, it pairs well with any comfort food. Similar to many shelled nuts, the hornat are quite popular when roasted. Sellers bury them in the hot desert sand for several hours to cook, and they sell fast amongst tourists and locals alike.
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✧・゚Sometimes mistaken for a butterfly, the Soarka leaves stand out for their large green leaves. They have a strong minty flavor, as well as a pungent odor of mint. This fruit is mainly used to treat burns, or used as a type of repellent for various poisonous insects that roam North Nova. One can also brew the leaves as a tea to help the immune system.
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✧・゚Cobal Berry✧・゚
✧・゚A pale purple berry with several darker spots on top, and with a teal stem. It’s around the size of a raspberry. It's not too sweet, but make sure it's ripe, or else you'll regret taking a bite out of it. They can be hard as rock and is known for damaging teeth. Commonly sold in small bags, the Cobal berry are a good fruit to snack on. A fully grown Cobal berry only takes 10 days to grow, so these berries are plentiful.
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✧・゚ Refreshing Drinks ✧・゚
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✧・゚ Popular Treat ✧・゚
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✧・゚Because the fruits used for these drinks are only available in North Nova, it's no surprise these are quite popular. Elieel stands are known to have the tastiest selection of drinks since their powerful smell is able to detect the ripest fruit!
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✧・゚The chance pop is a VERY popular treat for children, or someone looking to have a bit of playful fun. One side is sweet, while one side has a thin layer of sour. There's a 50/50 chance you'll end up getting the sweet side, so it tends to be a fun game to play with a friend or sibling.
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✧・゚Dune Nruff ✧・゚
✧・゚The Dune Nruff are extremely populous, and pose a threat to many of the native foliage in North Nova. They are often hunted to reduce the population, but they are an incredibly resilient species, and their numbers continue to grow each year. The Dune Nruff are used in many native dishes served throughout the main bazaar. Grilled, roasted or dried for jerky, their meat is rich in protein; good for travelers and tourists alike!
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✧・゚Sand Minks ✧・゚
✧・゚Sand Minks don't provide enough meat to be hunted, and they're not destructive to the landscape like other animals, so they're just ignored most of the time. The only group who hunts these rodents are various dragon species who use them to feed their young. (Or teach their young how to hunt.)
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✧・゚Sandstone Candlemander ✧・゚
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✧・゚=Mountain Deer ✧・゚
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✧・゚A tasty treat for all North Novans, the Sandstone Candlemander are often grilled and served throughout small snack stands. Like the Dune Nruff, they are VERY populous, and are often served as side dishes because of it.
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✧・゚Unless you have sharp claws, or wings, good luck trying to hunt this animal. This special breed of deer make their homes in high mountain peaks, and are very difficult to hunt. Because of how difficult it is to reach them, their meat goes for very high prices. Usually the wealthy are the only ones seen purchasing it.
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✧・゚Desert Shell Walkers ✧・゚
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✧・゚Hard Shell Walkers ✧・゚
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✧・゚Like the Sandstone Candlemander, these little beauties are often served as quick snacks, or as popular side dishes. Tourists compare the taste to roasted crab. Their shell is often peeled apart for tourists, but North Novans like to eat the entire thing- shell and all.
Fun Fact, they are closely related to the common Mariel. (Gordon will avoid getting near these if he were to visit North Nova.) |
✧・゚Often mistaken for the Hornat, many will receive a not so pleasant pinch from this crustaceous creature. Depending on their color, some of them can be extremely poisonous, and fatal when consumed. These creatures are often collected by poachers for their poison. They will use what they gathered to douse their weapons when hunting. While not strong enough to take down the dragon natives of the land, a large dose is still strong enough to paralyze them for several hours.
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