Board idea: An estuary. I don’t know what to name it. Maybe The Shifting Waters?
Board Description: Where the (name) River meets the (name) Sea, an area of diverse, ever-changing ecosystem has formed. Creatures here are well adapted to both salt and freshwater, and many migrate here yearly to spawn or birth the next generation.
Possible sub boards within the estuary:
Shrine: A shrine to the Old Gods found within what appears to be a hollowed-out tree. The inside however is smooth white marble. On the walls are carved depictions of the deities.
Mirror Pool: A small pond within the estuary. The water within looks normal but should one look at it for too long, the surface shimmers. Once it calms an eerily clear reflection effect takes place, reminiscent of a mirror. Touching the water as this effect takes place, the water will feel solid.
Seasonal Flora/Fauna:
Dual salmon: A species of muted brown colored salmon that is famous for having two tails. Every year they turn a bright emerald green color and grow in size as they migrate to the estuary to spawn, before returning to the ocean.
Perennial Flora/Fauna:
Black-Footed Heron: A large bird that can often be seen standing in the shallow waters of the estuary as it hunts fish. They are pale with darker speckles and pitch-black feet and beaks. Generally peaceful, except for when driving other animals and people away from their nests
Echo Shark: A small species of pure white shark known for hunting in packs. They are able to mimic any sound they’ve heard and band together to increase their range of vocals. The sharks use the words and sounds they’ve learned to lure unsuspecting people and animals to the dodge of the water, where the sharks will then leap up and drag them into the waves.
Sea Chatter: A small canine-like creature with webbed feet and a glossy waterproof coat. These creatures live in small family groups and feed off of crustaceans, fish, and small mammals. They can often be seen diving deep into the water, and can hold their breath for up to 10 minutes. Sea Chatters make small chirping noises to communicate.
(Named by Artio)
Trap weeds: What appears to be a normal clump of kelp is a sentient colony of trap weeds. These plants will reach up and capture small fish with their frauds and then drag them down to where their ‘mouth’ is. The fish will be digested and absorbed. (Similar to how a venus fly trap works).
Sweetgrass: A tall green grass that lines the bank. It emits a slightly sweet, vanilla smell that attracts bugs to pollinate its light purple flowers. It is a common substitute to sugar in baking and can be found in many teas as well for its calming effect.
Sticky leaves: A tropical vine whose leaves excrete a sticky substance. They often get stuck on passing animals and plants only to fall off later when the substance wears out. The seed pods at the end of each leaf then start to grow and create a new vine where they fell. However, they can be exceedingly difficult to remove before the substance has deteriorated.
Board Description: Where the (name) River meets the (name) Sea, an area of diverse, ever-changing ecosystem has formed. Creatures here are well adapted to both salt and freshwater, and many migrate here yearly to spawn or birth the next generation.
Possible sub boards within the estuary:
Shrine: A shrine to the Old Gods found within what appears to be a hollowed-out tree. The inside however is smooth white marble. On the walls are carved depictions of the deities.
Mirror Pool: A small pond within the estuary. The water within looks normal but should one look at it for too long, the surface shimmers. Once it calms an eerily clear reflection effect takes place, reminiscent of a mirror. Touching the water as this effect takes place, the water will feel solid.
Seasonal Flora/Fauna:
Dual salmon: A species of muted brown colored salmon that is famous for having two tails. Every year they turn a bright emerald green color and grow in size as they migrate to the estuary to spawn, before returning to the ocean.
Perennial Flora/Fauna:
Black-Footed Heron: A large bird that can often be seen standing in the shallow waters of the estuary as it hunts fish. They are pale with darker speckles and pitch-black feet and beaks. Generally peaceful, except for when driving other animals and people away from their nests
Echo Shark: A small species of pure white shark known for hunting in packs. They are able to mimic any sound they’ve heard and band together to increase their range of vocals. The sharks use the words and sounds they’ve learned to lure unsuspecting people and animals to the dodge of the water, where the sharks will then leap up and drag them into the waves.
Sea Chatter: A small canine-like creature with webbed feet and a glossy waterproof coat. These creatures live in small family groups and feed off of crustaceans, fish, and small mammals. They can often be seen diving deep into the water, and can hold their breath for up to 10 minutes. Sea Chatters make small chirping noises to communicate.
(Named by Artio)
Trap weeds: What appears to be a normal clump of kelp is a sentient colony of trap weeds. These plants will reach up and capture small fish with their frauds and then drag them down to where their ‘mouth’ is. The fish will be digested and absorbed. (Similar to how a venus fly trap works).
Sweetgrass: A tall green grass that lines the bank. It emits a slightly sweet, vanilla smell that attracts bugs to pollinate its light purple flowers. It is a common substitute to sugar in baking and can be found in many teas as well for its calming effect.
Sticky leaves: A tropical vine whose leaves excrete a sticky substance. They often get stuck on passing animals and plants only to fall off later when the substance wears out. The seed pods at the end of each leaf then start to grow and create a new vine where they fell. However, they can be exceedingly difficult to remove before the substance has deteriorated.
