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|Name = Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest
|Other Names = Unknown 
|Biome = Snowy Boreal Forest
|Size = Unknown 
|Landmass = 600km2
|Subcontinent =  Unknown 
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==History==
===Historical Overview===
===History by Age===

====Stone Age: Before 1E 0====

====Copper Age: 1E 1-1E 2200==== 

====Bronze Age: 1E 2200-1E 4400====

====Iron Age: 2E 0-2E 700====

====Ancient Age: 2E 700-2E 2200====

====Middle Ages: 3E 0-3E 2050====

====Early Modern Age: 3E 2050-3E 2600====

====Industrial Age: 3E 2600-3E 2700====

====Machine Age: 3E 2700-3E 2800====

====Atomic Age: 3E 2800-3E 2850====

====Space Age: 3E 2850-3E 2875====

====Information Age: 3E 2875-3E 2900====

====Genetic Age: 3E 2950-3E 3000====

====Awakening Age: 3E 3000-3E 3415====

====Twilight Age: 4E 0-4E 500====

==Geography ==

Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest is a smaller northern region in Taerel. It is covered by tall evergreen trees that block most of the sunlight and catch most of the snow that constantly rains down. Almost all water is caught in a permanent freeze that never thaws. The land is quite uneven beneath the layer of conifers, and the region has its own mountain range. The Artatck Mountains are a small mountain range comprised of several flat peaked mountains located in the southern part of Enthatan. These snow-capped peaks are the only major discernible landmark in the region that weary travellers can use to monitor their direction.  

These mountains are also home to a large host of very dangerous predators. The Artatck range provides the region with its water supply. While all the rivers and lakes are frozen on the surface, the water beneath still flows. All the water originates from the bowels of these mountains. These mountains also separate the region from many of the zu’aan cities to the south. The Frozen Marshes is an area in central Enthatan where what once was a swap has frozen over completely. The mud and shallow ponds have become nothing but brown coloured ice. 


The smell and appearance, as well as most of the animals are no longer present. The Frozen Marshes was chosen by the Thaiv kin’toni plan to be the location of their stronghold, Jatorst. This is because beneath the ground in the marsh is an endless supply of fresh water, which comes hand in hand with fish. The marsh is also extremely difficult to navigate as much of the surface is slippery ice hidden beneath a layer of snow. This means that for any opposing kin’toni or zu’aan would have to trek across this treacherous landscape to even attempt to find the hidden entrance of Jatorst. 

Jatorst is the underground stronghold where the Thaiv kin’toni clan is based. The stronghold is accessible via a tunnel that is barely large enough to fit one kin’toni inside. From the surface this tunnel is almost impossible to find. The entrance is located beneath the roots of the one the large conifer trees. It is covered in snow at all times. The Thaiv also have another hidden entrance that leads to a hidden underwater cave. They do not use this entrance often, as to reach the cave they have to hold their breaths and swim down a freezing cold underwater river to their destination. 


This river is also completely dark, and the current is very strong. The stronghold itself is about the size of a football field. The ceiling is cramped in most places and there is little furniture or other comforts inside. Jatorst was built to contain all the necessities for survival and nothing more, as the Thaiv kin’toni do not believe in comforts. There is a weapons forge within the stronghold, as well as several fireplaces. The Thaiv sleep on furs and wool that their either stole or took from animals they hunted.

== Plants ==

All the plant life in Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest has adapted to the harsh conditions of the region. All the plants here can survive extreme cold, and strong winds. Northern Taerel also gets less sunlight than the other parts, further limiting the plant growth. Water can also only be found deep beneath the earth in the underground rivers. 

'''Khakil Conifers'''

Khakil conifers are the predominant species of tree that populate Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest. They are very hardy and can resist the strong winds and snow dumps of the region. Their leaves are thin and hard and resemble pine needles. The tips of these leaves are yellow and sharp. These trees can grow up to twenty metres tall and their trunks continue to grow thicker throughout their lifespan. Their bark is coloured dark brown, and sometimes changes to black during the colder seasons. Their roots reach down extremely deep into the earth and are able to draw enough water from melted snow, and underground rivers to survive.

Khakil Conifers hardiness and fast paced seed spreading has lead to them covering almost all the surface of Enthatan. The trees are sometimes use for their wood by the local Thaiv kin’toni. However, these trees are extremely difficult to cut down and so the Thaiv only cut them when necessary for firewood and weapons. 


'''White diayas '''

White diayas are a species of flowering plant that are native and unique to Enthatan Snowy Borreal Forest. These plants are small prefer to hide in caverns or beneath rocky outcrops out of the wind and snow. They are most commonly found in the Artatck Mountains but can be found in other places throughout the region. The plants themselves are grey and white with no leaves. They usually grow no bigger than a kin’toni hand. Each plant grows up to two diayas which are coloured white as per their name. These diayas can provide a source of water to local wildlife as the plants formulate moisture inside their petals. The diayas nectar is also extremely useful for healing cuts and scrapes. 

This is what the local Thaiv kin’toni clan use them for, and often send parties into the Artatck ranges to search for them. 


'''Enthatan Mushrooms'''

Enthatan mushrooms are a species of mushroom that are native and unique to Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest. They grow on top of snow and can spawn almost anywhere. They mushroom themselves are small and have hardened tops that can protect the core from the environment. These tops are coloured white, and sometimes have blue and grey dots along them. Their spores are spread easily by the strong winds in the region and since there is plenty of snow for them to grow on their population his skyrocketed. Enthatan mushrooms even sometimes grow on top of trees where snow has come to rest. 

They can be eaten by the local wildlife, although they are not especially nutritious, and any animal would have to eat a lot of them to eat their fill.


== Animals ==

The wildlife in Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest are generally nocturnal creatures. The region is cold and unforgiving and thus the creatures that live here are hardy and tough. Water is difficult to find and many of the local wildlife have clever ways of finding enough water to get by. The Artatck Mountains are known to have plenty of water but are also home to a host of dangerous predators. 

'''ridikuyans'''

Ridikuyans are a species of mammal native and unique to Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest. They are small creatures that have strong hind legs. They use these legs to propel themselves around the landscape with a series of quick jumps. Their have a thick outer coat of grey fur which serves to keep them warm in the freezing cold of their homeland. Ridikuyans can be found all over Enthatan. During the day they forage for mushrooms to eat, and at night the dig small temporary burrows into the ground to hide out the night in. The can be eaten by the local Thaiv kin’toni clan, who often hunt them when they are running low on zu’aan blood.


'''Jartimen'''

Jartimen are a species of nocturnal bird that are native and unique to Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest. During the day they live in nests built amongst the protective branches of the native Khakil Conifers. Their nests are made mostly from leaf litter and sticks found both on the ground and in the trees. They stay here resting until nightfall. At night, these birds come out and search for food. They can feed on small plants and Enthatan Mushrooms. However, they mainly feed on small creatures or eggs that they can find undefended during the night. 

Jartimen also like to scavenge on carcasses of larger animals that have already been killed by something else. These birds are grey in colour and have short black beaks that can grip onto flesh with force. 


'''Shadari'''

Shadari are the apex predators of Enthatan Snowy Boreal Forest. These creatures live in the Artatck Mountains and rarely stray from their domain. They are able to scale vertical surfaces with incredible speed and ease. Their shaggy white fur protects them from the cold and helps them blend into the landscape. Shadair are predominately nocturnal and during the day the tend to hide in the caves that line the mountains. Generally, they prefer the caves that are higher up the mountains and will often fight amongst themselves for the best spots. Shadari are humanoid creatures and walk upright unless climbing. They can sprint quickly but prefer to ambush their prey. 

They often scale cliffs to attack their victims from an angle that the prey would never assume it would be possible to attack from. Shadari can grow up to three metres in height, and their large hands can grow big enough to encompass an entire kin’toni. Often the shadari will crush the skulls of their prey, earning them the title ‘Skullcrushers’ from the locak Thaiv kin’toni clan. If woken up during the day they will attack the disturbance with a vengeance. 

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