Kinok Savanna Plateau

Place

Place Name:

Kinok Savanna Plateau

Biome:

Savanna Plateau

Size:

Unknown

Continent:

Unknown

Subcontinent

Unknown

Geography

The Kinok Savanna Plateau sits on a high plain spanning nearly 98,420 square kilometers. Its highest points reach nearly 12,300 feet above the surrounding areas. Though it begins to decline further north in the region, there is still at least a 2,000 foot drop between it and the surrounding area. The bare rock on the sides of the plateau is a unique mix of shades of orange, red, and purple. When looked at from a high point from the north, it’s said that the plateau resembles the side profile of a face. The red and slightly orange soil is relatively poor and doesn’t really support a wide range of plant life. Due to the soil’s porous state, water drains away really quickly. What grows has adapted to the climate, soil, and terrain thanks to the layer of decomposed plants and animals.

There are a few species of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Different species of grass are the most prominent plant growth. There are dozens of grass that grow small, tall, narrow, and thick. There are also parts of the region completely devoid of any plant life. There are a wide variety of animals in the region. Birds, small and large mammals, reptiles, and insects. Most of the animals are herbivores that graze on the tall grasses or eat the leaves from the high trees. There are a small variety of carnivores as well.Instead of regular seasons, it has a wet and dry season, with the climate varying based on which season it is. With this said, temperatures stay between the mid-sixties and the high eighties, varying a few degrees higher during the day and lower at night.

The dry season is colder than the wet. The wet season is a time for growth in the region. This is where most of the rain comes in, filling the scattered ponds and dried out rivers. The Mordel tribe are able to collect a portion of their water for the dry season during this time. There is almost thirty inches of rain during this season, while there is only around two to four during the dry season. The dry season is where everything dries out. This is a terrible time for plants and animals. The Mordel tribe lives at the highest point of the region. This position makes it easier for them to protect their settlement as they have a clear view over the only sides that are accessible. It’s almost impossible to climb from the southern part of the plateau.

Even if someone was able to, the Mordel tribe would be able to see them. This leaves only the north accessible for enemies. They also chose this spot because of how much any outsiders would have to go through to get to them. The terrain of this region is rough, there are not many sources of water that aren’t claimed by aggressive animals, and there is barely any coverage from the heat and sun. It is a difficult trek through the savanna.

Plants

The soil in the Kinok Savanna Plateau doesn’t support a wide variety of plant life. There are more species of grass and trees than any other plant. With this being said, there are a small variety of flowers as well, some of which store water. Most of the plants dry up during the dry season before blooming and growing in the wet season. Frasse is a large flower, one of the largest in Kinok, that is native to the region. They can grow to almost four feet tall. Their bright green stems are thick and split off into three branching stems. Large, yellow, sickle-shaped leaves with ripped edges grow at the base of the stem. Two medium-sized flowers grow at the end of each stem.

They are about thirteen inches wide, with octagon-shaped, orange and red petals. There are about seven layers of petals. The bottom layer is flat, while the others curve slightly downward, curving more as they reach the top. The edges of the petals are white and smooth. Frasse is an edible plant that also stores water in their stems. Okite are small, common flowers that are mostly found in savannas. They are about four inches tall, with a thick bright orange stem that splits off into four branching stems. Tiny, yellow and green, trifoliate leaves with serrated edges grow at the base of the stem. A single flower grows at the end of the stem. The flower head is three inches wide.

Six wide, feather-shaped, white petals with yellow, smooth edges form a loose bowl shape. They grow in large patches all around the region, and there are hundreds in these patches. Okite are inedible and are instead used to create a poison that the Blank tribe use to coat their weapons. This flower always grows in patches of ivedil, a species of grass that can only be found in savannas. Ivedil is a short, but thick grass that has stalks that can grow to about three inches. It’s a bright red color that has a slight yellow tinge to it. Eedlus is a unique species of tree that is native to the region. They grow in a strange way to about fifteen feet tall. Instead of a straight or slightly curved trunk, this tree grows in an upward spiral.

Their trunks are straight and narrow for the first three feet, then it spirals. The bottom of the spiral is tight and gets bigger as it goes up. Dark red, smooth bark covers white wood. The roots stretch far into the ground to soak up as much moisture as they can. Fruit grows on the small, stubby branches in the summer, making it the only tree in the region to grow something besides leaves. The fruit, gucuri, grows to about half a foot long. They’re shaped like small, rounded squares. Gucuri has delicate, hairy, black skin that is inedible. The soft flesh is bright red, with a small, white, sphere-shaped pit in the middle. They have an extremely sweet and syrupy taste to them. Around four gucuri grow per branch. They grow upwards on a thick, red stem.

Animals

Despite its appearance, the Kinok Savanna Plateau is capable of supporting a wide range of animal species. Most of the animals have skin that allows them to retain water, especially during the dry season. Herbivores make up most of the animal population. Stinish are a species of small bird that are native to the region. They grow to about eight inches tall and have four thick legs. Long, thin, rounded feathers cover their thin skin. The feathers on top of their bodies are a dark red, with the shorter ones on the bottom of their bodies a light yellow. They have two sets of eyes, one large and round, the other narrow and small, that sit high on their round heads.

Their beaks are black, thin, and curved at the end. Even though they are herbivores, they are extremely aggressive. Males are competitive and will often kill each other to impress their prospective life partners. They mate twice a year and females can lay up to three eggs per successful mating. Males leave the nest, which are built into crevices on the face of the plateau, after reaching maturity. Stinish are one of the smallest animals in the region, but they also have one of the largest populations besides some species of insects. Qoumican are a species of reptile that can be found in savannas. They grow to about two feet high, but have a length of almost twelve feet, with most of their length being a split tail. They have a domed head and a long, narrow snout.

Their thick, rough skin comes in shades of orange and red. There are thick, black spikes that run down their backs and bunch up at the end of their tails. Their four thick legs have rough scales at the bends. Qoumican live in large groups of twelve, with one male. Their mating season happens once a year, and females can lay up to three eggs. Males are forced out of the group a few months after hatching. These reptiles are one of the few carnivores. They are able to split their jaws in order to consume large prey. They can be extremely aggressive and are known to attack without provocation. They are usually seen more in the wet season than the dry one. Vumanee are a large species of mammal native to the region. They are four-legged, stand at a shoulder height of almost eight feet, and can weigh up to two hundred pounds.

Their thin skin is covered in bright red, short, coarse fur. Their heads are narrow, with a narrow snout. A large mane of golden yellow hair makes their heads appear larger than what they are. It has also given them the nickname: sun beast. Bony protrusions come out of their heads, with some sticking out of their manes. They have round, pale red eyes with horizontal pupils, and their round ears are barely visible. Vumanee are the largest mammal species in the region and are considered to be at the top of the food chain. Their sharp fangs are able to pierce through skin, feathers, and muscle, aiding their carnivorous diets. Their groups are usually made up of around ten to twelve, with one to two males that protect them.

They mate within their groups, twice a year, and females can give birth to two to three young. Males leave to start their own groups when they mature. Vumanee can be found all over the region as they don’t have permanent homes. They roam around, following their preferred prey.

Historical Timeline of Ages

Age Name	Dates	Controller
Stone Age	Before 1E 0	Unknown
Copper Age	1E 1–1E 2200	Unknown
Bronze Age	1E 2200–1E 4400	Unknown
Iron Age	2E 0–2E 700	Unknown
Ancient Age	2E 700–2E 2200	Unknown
Middle Age	3E 0–3E 2050	Unknown
Early Modern Age	3E 2050–3E 2600	Unknown
Industrial Age	3E 2600–3E 2700	Unknown
Machine Age	3E 2700–3E 2800	Unknown
Atomic Age	3E 2800–3E 2850	Unknown
Space Age	3E 2850–3E 2875	Unknown
Information Age	3E 2875–3E 2900	Unknown
Genetic Age	3E 2950–3E 3000	Unknown
Awakening Age	3E 3000–3E 3415	Unknown
Twilight Age	4E 0–4E 500	Mordel Tribal Zu'aan

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