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New Crobuzon Hero
Flora and Fauna
From unknown location-
Slake Moths
Brought
to New Crobozuon by Mr. Motley, and eventually the Militia as well, for
experimentation and drug production. Adult Slake-moths produce Dreamshit to
feed their young.
North of New Crobuzon-
Prey Tree
This is a large, carnivorous tree similar
in appearance to both a willow, and a skeleton. Animals are captured with its
bone-like tentacles and dragged to its trunk, where the mouth is located. Parts
of digested animals are used to adorn the tree as "Prey Fruit" to attract other
animals. These parts are organically and thaumaturgically preserved for long
periods of time (and are actually nutritional).
(from Iron Council)
Vinehogs
A species of pig on which grow symbiotic
grapes. These parasitical vines are highly valued for the wine they produce.
The grapes rippen when the pigs rut. The Vineherds, the clannish tribes that
shepherd these pigs and harvest them, are very agile and strong due to the
nature of harvesting - they need to get in and take the grapes quickly without
taking injuries.
(from Iron Council)
Giant Turtles
Huge land turtles that wander the
countryside. Many have towns built on their backs.
(from Iron Council)
Stiltspears
An uncivilised people living in swamps
of Bas Lag. They appear to be a cross between humans and stick insects. Their
name derives from their hunting methods, of waiting completely still in water,
before spearing a fish with their hands. Their hands have tough, radial fingers
with sharp nails that can be folded together to form a sharp point. Stiltspear
also practics a version of somaturgy that enables the children Stiltspear to
create small golems to play with, and the adult hunters to paralyze large prey.
They also have a natural thaumaturgical ability to camouflage themselves as
trees. Stiltspear communicate with clicks.
