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Dino Dossier: Phiomia
| Common Name: | Phiomia |
| Species: | Phiomia ignavus |
| Time: | Late Eocene Early Oligocene |
| Diet: | Herbivore |
| Temperament: | Skittish |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | Yes |
| Saddle: | Phiomia Saddle (Lvl. 5) |
| Command: | admincheat summon Phiomia_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Phiomia ignavus is another herd animal on the island. They are small enough that almost any predator can bring them down, but large enough to provide plenty of meat.
- Domesticated: While it is completely possible to ride a Phiomia around, they are a meager choice. They work very well, however, as pack-mules. And I've seen some communities keeping a herd of these around as livestock. The Phiomia require protection though, as they are terrible fighters.
- Known Information: Were it not for the protection of the herd, and their instinct to run from any predator, these would almost certainly be hunted to extinction. A Phiomia's tusks and trunk make it especially suited to scavenging plant life from the ground. It uses its tusks to dig up loose plant life, then uses its stubby trunk to scoop the foliage into its mouth. Adult Phiomia often dig up food for their young, and watching a baby Phiomia attempt to use its trunk can be quite amusing.
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Dino Dossier: Parasaur
| Common Name: | Parasaur |
| Species: | Parasaurolophus amphibio |
| Time: | Late Cretaceous |
| Diet: | Herbivore |
| Temperament: | Skittish |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | Yes |
| Saddle: | Parasaur Saddle (Lvl. 10) |
| Command: | admincheat summon Para_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Parasaurolophus amphibio has some of the more interesting adaptions of all Creatures I've seen on the Island. Like all parasaur it has a signature head ridge. Very docile at first, I've often been able to approach them without complaint. If startled, however, the Parasaur immediately runs - very far and very fast.
- Domesticated: As a relatively simple creature to domesticate, Parasaurolophus amphibio is one of the most common mounts I've yet seen on the island. Its ability to run fairly fast for lengthy intervals makes it a solid mode of medium-range transportation, though it has almost no ability to defend itself or its rider.
- Known Information: This species of parasaur seems to have a previously "disproved" use for its ridge. Small openings at the top of the ridge allow it to be used as a snorkel. This is unique to Parasaurolophus amphibio, as is their surprising speed in the water.
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Dino Dossier: Megalodon
| Common Name: | Megalodon |
| Species: | Carcharodon ultramegalodon |
| Time: | Miocene-Pliocene |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Temperament: | Aggressive |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | Yes |
| Saddle: | Megalodon Saddle (Lvl. 45) |
| Command: | admincheat summon Megalodon_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Were it not restricted to the waters, Carcharodon ultramegalodon might be the most dangerous creature on the island.
- Domesticated: If someone is able to tame this beast, that person would be the undisputed ruler of the oceans around the island and would have access to resources no one can safely find!
- Known Information: As powerful and dangerous as the Tyrannosaurus is on land, Megalodon is its equal in the water. In addition, it has a speed advantage over any non-aquatic creature. Megalodons need large quantities of food to sustain themselves, so they attack most creatures immediately on sight. Smaller fish are the sole exception I've seen; I believe this is because they cost more energy for Megalodons to catch than they would gain.
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Dino Dossier: Mammoth
| Common Name: | Mammoth |
| Species: | Mammuthus steincaput |
| Time: | Early Pliocene |
| Diet: | Herbivore |
| Temperament: | Docile |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | Yes |
| Saddle: | Mammoth Saddle (Lvl. 40) |
| Command: | admincheat summon Mammoth_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Seeing the likes of Mammuthus steincaput alongside dinosaurs is still strange.
- Domesticated: Mammuthus steincaput is a difficult beast to domesticate. Not because they are inherently stubborn, but because knocking one out to begin the taming process takes forever. Once tamed, however, Mammoths are one of the only creatures on the island that can uproot trees without shattering them.
- Known Information: This behemoth towers over most creatures on the island, and does not seem to fear anything but the Tyrannosaurus. Mammoths generally thrive in colder areas and have a herd mentality. I'm honestly not certain how the herds of Mammoths find enough plant life to graze on some of the islands mountains. They must spend much of their time traveling between the mountains' cold summit and more lush base. Or maybe the Mammoth herd are the main reason the summits are so barren.
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Dino Dossier: Ichthy
| Common Name: | Ichthy |
| Species: | Ichthyosaurus curiosa |
| Time: | Late Triassic - Early Jurassic |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Temperament: | Curious |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | Yes |
| Saddle: | Ichthyosaurus Saddle (Lvl. 10) |
| Command: | admincheat summon Dolphin_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Ichthyosaurus curiosa is a comparatively small carnivore found in the waters around the island. It is slightly larger than a human, but that’s still small compared to the leviathans roaming these waters. It seems to be very interested in any creature around its size, often approaching and following humans swimming through its waters.
- Domesticated: I can’t think of a better mount for someone starting to explore the island’s seas and waterways. Ichthyosaurus is comparatively fast swimmer, and even in the wild will cozy right up to you and try to figure out what you’re doing. Taming these is actually pretty easy, as they seem to love humans and will be fed and tamed without the use of violence.
- Known Information: Despite its appearance, the Ichthyosaurus is neither a fish nor an ocean mammal. Like many creatures in the waters around the island, it is actually an aquatic reptile.
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Dino Dossier: Meganeura (Dragonfly)
| Common Name: | Dragonfly |
| Species: | Meganeura quatpenna |
| Time: | Late Carboniferous |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Temperament: | Docile |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | No |
| Rideable: | No |
| Command: | admincheat summon Dragonfly_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Meganeura quatpenna is an especially large species of dragonfly. Actually, it is a type of griffinfly, an extinct species of invertebrate that looked similar to dragonflies. Like most griffinflies, Meganeura is carnivorous, but it is typically not aggressive towards humans unless provoked or challenged for food. It lives primarily in the wetter, heavily wooded areas, such as the jungles. Meganeura is a natural predator of most of the smaller insects on the island.
- Known Information: Though not often aggressive, Meganeura will not turn down a free meal. They quickly appear in large numbers to scavenge off the victims of Pulmonoscorpius, rendered unconscious and unable to defend themselves. Of course the insects do have to avoid the Pulmonoscorpius itself. I have noticed it is unwise to disturb a flock of feeding Meganeura. The size of the insects on the island confounds me. The way these creatures diffuse oxygen should limit their size but Meganeura (and other bugs) seem to be able to advance beyond this restraint. If there is more oxygen in the air this could explain Meganeura's growth.
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Dino Dossier: Dodo
| Common Name: | Dodo |
| Species: | Raphus replicare |
| Time: | Late Holocene |
| Diet: | Herbivore |
| Temperament: | Oblivious |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | No |
| Command: | admincheat summon Dodo_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Raphus replicare (more commonly known as the Dodo Bird) is quite possibly the dumbest creature I've ever seen in my life. It wanders around the beaches of the island, eating berries off bushes and being eaten by all manner of carnivore. Without the Dodo the whole Island's food chain would disintegrate.
- Domesticated: There is almost no reason to domesticate a Raphus replicare. It cannot carry enough to be a beast of burden, it does not provide much food, and it's too stupid to show companionship. I suppose it could work as a last-ditch food source, though.
- Known Information: This subspecies of the Dodo has developed an unbelievably clever way to sustain itself: they mate constantly. I'm fairly convinced that they reach full maturity within a week of being born. This is the only trait keeping them populous on the island.
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Dino Dossier: Dilophosaur
| Common Name: | Dilophosaur |
| Species: | Dilophosaurus sputatrix |
| Time: | Early Jurassic |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Temperament: | Skittish |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | Yes |
| Rideable: | No |
| Command: | admincheat summon Dilo_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Dilophosaurus sputatrix is a strange creature. It stands at just over half the size of known Dilophosaurs, and runs from aggressors as often as it fights them.
- Domesticated: Because of their shrill cry and their ability to attack intruders from range, Dilophosaurus seem most suited as "guard dogs". Due to their small size, they are not suitable as mounts.
- Known Information: Dilophosaurus sputatrix has a few traits not common in the Dilophosaurus genus. It has a very shrill call, and a decorative ridge of skin on its neck. I believe these are used to attract mates, as well as intimidate prey and would-be predators. Instead of attacking its prey outright, Dilophosaurus sputatrix spits venom to weaken and paralyze it before moving in for the kill.
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Dino Dossier: Coel – Fish
| Common Name: | Coelacanth |
| Species: | Coelacanth nutritia |
| Time: | Cretaceous-Holocene |
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Temperament: | Reactive |
| Domestication | |
|---|---|
| Tameable: | No |
| Command: | admincheat summon Coel_Character_BP_C |
- Wild: Coelacanth nutritia is one of the few creatures on the island with a relative that can be found back home. The Coelacanth lives in the waters around the island, as well as the rivers and lakes within the island. Unlike most Coelacanth, Coelacanth nutritia meat contains less oil and urea. In fact, it is one of the healthier sources of meat on the island.
- Domesticated: While Coelacanths cannot be tamed the way most creatures on the island can, they provide a possible source of meat for coastal tribes that have the time to catch them.
- Known Information: Most Coelacanths are opportunistic feeders that eat anything smaller that itself, likely including baby water snakes, insect and plant life, and perhaps each other?
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