Editing Biome

[[File:Titans Steppe mountains.jpg|thumb|400px|A screenshot showing two different biomes.]]
There are about 20 biomes in Elyria (not all on the beginning continent), each are relative to Earth's biomes with some variation but similarities are expected between Earth and Elyrian biota.<ref>[[Jeromy_W|Caspian]], COE Discord (timestamp ##9.26.2017#Q42017 & Biomes#), 26 September 2017</ref> These biomes will vary in humidity, temperature (based on latitude), and elevation. These aspects will affect local [[Weather|weather patterns]] and soil conditions and consequently, each biome brings with it a natural set of adaptations of plants and animals, with unique [[flora]] and [[fauna]]. To ensure a consistent food chain throughout Elyria, the designers are starting from the lowest level of the food chain - lichen, moss, fungi, etc... and are working their way up. <ref name="World">[[Jeromy_W|Caspian]], [http://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/10493/A-world-being-built A World Being Built...], 14 August 2016</ref> Note that not every biome will be in the game upon launch.

=== Biome Development ===
Each biome is [[Procedural Generation|procedurally generated]] and on its own tectonic plate, this doesn't necessarily mean that all biomes have a coastal border. This means that subduction zones (areas where two tectonic plates meet) will exist along each of the biome borders and create active or inactive volcanoes. Meaning that the subduction zones create mountain ranges and the soil tends to contain larger volumes of igneous rock.<ref>[[Jeromy_W|Caspian]], COE Discord (timestamp ##11.14.2017#Various Topics#), 14 November 2017</ref>

== Biome Type List ==
"Additional biomes that are totally unique to the world of Elyria may be added."<ref name=":0">[[Vye_A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/15157/Forging-A-Legacy Forging A Legacy], 15 December 2016</ref><ref>[[Vye_A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/forum/topic/15157/forging-a-legacy?page=3#post158519 Forging A Legacy #36], 15 December 2016</ref>

=== Alpine Coniferous Forest ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">[[Soulbound Studios]],[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2K5x2ITswo 12/12/2016 Live Q&A - Biomes], 12 December 2016</ref><br />
The Alpine Coniferous Forest biome is home to the [[Hrothi]] tribe. <ref name=":12">[[Soulbound  Studios]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/domains#/ Domain & Settlement Selection Map]</ref> <ref name=":3">[[Vye A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/18362/The-Game-Garden-Grows The Game Garden Grows], April 6 2017</ref>

=== Alpine Tundra ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":1" /><ref>[[Soulbound Studios]], CoE Discord channel #Media : "Pre-Alpha Crafting Exploration - Rocky Mountain Steppe", 29 September 2018</ref><br />
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The Alpine Tundra biome is home to the [[Hrothi]] tribe. It used to go by the name of "Mountain Steppe".<ref name=":3" />

=== Arid Desert ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
The Arid Desert is home to the [[Erishé]] tribe.

=== Bog ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":12" /><br />
The Arid Desert is home to the [[Dras]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

=== Broadleaf Forest ===
<ref>[[Soulbound Studios]], CoE Discord channel #Media : "Pre-Alpha Crafting Exploration - Broadleaf Forest Topology", 18 July 2018</ref>
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The Broadleaf Forest is home to the [[Kypiq]] tribe.<ref name=":3">[[Vye A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/18362/The-Game-Garden-Grows The Game Garden Grows], April 6 2017</ref>

=== Grassland Steppe ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
Grasslands: The grasslands have the least acidity in the soil, and so are a great place for fruits, vegetables, and grains that require a higher alkalinity. They do well with corn, wheat - really any stalk-based vegetable, fruit and nut orchards, and plants that require more light. It's good for watermelon, and cantaloupe, strawberries, and other moss-like, ground-cover fruits.
The open plains of the grasslands also make a great food source for many forms of grazing animals. So grasslands are among the most popular for raising cattle. Cows, horses, etc.<ref> [[Jeromy_W|Caspian]], ##11.15.2018#Agriculture#, 15 November 2018 </ref>

=== Lower Montane Forest ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><br />
In the [[Lower Montane Forest]] biome, the sturdy Mountain Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, and Jeffrey Pine trees will make up the the bulk of the forests that blanket these regions. These trees make an inviting home for owls, rabbits, beavers, chipmunks, deer, chickadees, and king snakes while also providing excellent camouflage for the Conifer Rat. Mountain meadows contain a variety of wildflowers such as the blue penstemon, astrantia snow star, and hearty breed of violet that provides both food and cover for the Flower-Cup Porcupines that call the region home. Otter Bears populate the rivers that wind through the steppe and feed on fish and the occasional, inattentive land animal that stops by to drink from the cool, mountain rivers. Canis Rabbits also range into this biome as well as the lowland plains. Farmers in Titan's Steppe know well the cutworm moth, as well, whose larvae can easily destroy entire crops if not kept in check.<ref>[[Vye_A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/forum/topic/20016/biodiversity-is-key Biodiversity is Key], 1 June 2017</ref>

=== Mangrove (Wetland, Salt Water) ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
The Mangrove (salt water) biome is home to the [[Mydarri]] tribe.<ref name=":3" />

=== Mixed Leaf Forest ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":1" /><br />
Mixed Leaf forests biome is a transitional biome that typically lies between a deciduous and coniferous forest, or between a coniferous forest and warmer steppe biomes.
Mixed Leaf forests do better with fruits and vegetables that require less light, less acidity, and similar weather patterns to the lower montane steppes. They are common location to grow roots, mushrooms, nuts, and honey, as well as tree fruits such as apples. The Mixed Leaf can be thought of as ideal biome for orchards and vineyards as well. <ref> [[Jeromy_W|Caspian]], ##11.15.2018#Agriculture#, 15 November 2018 </ref>

=== Salt Marsh ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":12" /><br />
The Salt Marsh biome is home to the [[Dras]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

=== Savannah ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":3" /><br />
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The Savannah biome is home to the [[Owem]] tribe.<ref name=":3" /> We are not sure what variant of savannah they live in exactly. 

=== Semi-Arid Desert ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">[[Vye_A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/forum/topic/22931/december-biome-exploration-screenshots December Biome Exploration Screenshots], 9 Dec 2017</ref><br />
The Semi-Arid Desert is home to [[The Waerd|the Waerd]].<ref name=":3" />
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=== Shrublands ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><br />
The Shrublands biome is home to the [[The Waerd]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

=== Shrub Steppe ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
The Shrub Steppe biome is home to the [[Neran]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

=== Swamp Wetland (Freshwater) ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
The Swamp biome is home to the [[Dras]] tribe.<ref name=":3" />
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=== Taiga ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>[[Vye A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/22170/Check-Out-All-These-Character-Skins Check Out All These Character Skins], 27 October 2017</ref><br />
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=== Tidal Marsh ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":12" /><br />
The Tidal Marsh biome is home to the [[Toresk]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

=== Tropical Rainforest ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><br />
The tropical rainforest is home to the [[Janoa]] tribe.<ref name=":3" />
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=== Tropical Wetland (Freshwater) ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>[[Vye_A|Vye]], [https://chroniclesofelyria.com/blog/25910/Adventure-Completion-Sense-of-Identity Adventure Completion: Sense of Identity], 3 May 2018</ref><br />
The Tropical Wetland biome is home to the [[To'resk]] tribe.<ref name=":3" />
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=== Tundra ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
The Tundra biome is home to the [[Yoru]] tribe.<ref name=":3" />

=== Woodland Savannah ===
<sup>Ref.:</sup><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />The Woodland Savannah biome is home to the [[To'resk]] tribe.<ref name=":12" />

It's a transitional biome between tropical and arid regions.

== Zones ==
Each server's world will be [[Procedural generation|procedurally generated]], and thus will have a different arrangement of biomes.

== See Also ==
The pages in the category [[:Category:Game Servers|Game Servers]] offer lists of biomes per kingdom/area in game.

== Note ==
Biomes can be altered over time. <ref>[[Soulbound Studios]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_C3YDo2bI Biome Q&A in brief], 10 January 2017</ref>


== Trivia == 
Some other biomes that were mention in an old Q&A and in "Forging a Legacy" have been renamed since getting the Domain & Settlement Selection Map.<ref name=":0" /> <ref name=":12" />

The Alpine Tundra use to go by the name of Rocky Mountain Steppe. 

Some other biomes that have been replaced & renamed are Polar Desert, Deciduous Temperate Forest, Evergreen Temperate Forest, Grass and Shrub Savannah, Grasslands Savannah, Tree and Shrub Savannah, Wetlands, Moonsoon Forest. <ref name=":12" />

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