The parallel between Altera and Earth extends into the realms of flora and fauna, otherwise known as plants and animals. This includes what is visually represented in vanilla Minecraft as well as what is not. In other words, most known plants and animals on Earth exist in Altera - though within the Kingdoms this must remain appropriate to the Medieval Europe/Mediterranean setting. Alteran flora and fauna also extends to include some species not present in Earth's ecology.
What Earth biology is included in Altera?
While, fortunately, some of Altera's plants and animals do have representation in-game, not all that of the entities do exist in the world have a medium to present themselves on Minecraft. Avian and marine creatures, birds and fish, and all manner of other land animals from bears to snakes remain present in the world despite not being among the in-game mobs. Many varieties of herbs, trees, flowers, and even corals are also present in Altera's ecosystems. This parallel also includes micro-organisms like bacteria, and characters could notice their effects, but would likely have cultural rather than scientific explanations for the cause.
Why use Earth biology?
Finally, as a note from the Lore Department, we chose this system because of its simplicity and RP convenience. In short: it is easier to RP in familiar settings with familiar things.
It would be difficult, especially for new players, to consult a wiki or thread for the properties of every single plant and animal brought up in RP. Even more time-consuming would be the writing and publication of so much information. This system allows the Department to focus more on other areas of lore that need attention and do not have ready-made earthly systems of 'lore and order'.
Earth Fauna:
Apes [Endangered]
Baboons
Badgers
Bears
Beavers
Bison
Boars
Camels
Crocodiles
Chameleons
Chimpanzee
Cobra
Eels
Elephants [Extinct]
European & African Birds
Flamingo
Giraffes [Extinct]
Hyena
Impalas
Jackals
Leopards
Lions [Endangered]
Lynx
Moose
Orangutans [Endangered]
Ox
Panthers
Parrots
Peacocks
Penguins
Pirannahs
Polar Bears [Endangered]
Rhino
Snow leopard [Endangered]
Vultures
Warthogs
Wasps
Wildcats
Wolves
Turtles
Credits:
Faelin
Solus
What Earth biology is included in Altera?
While, fortunately, some of Altera's plants and animals do have representation in-game, not all that of the entities do exist in the world have a medium to present themselves on Minecraft. Avian and marine creatures, birds and fish, and all manner of other land animals from bears to snakes remain present in the world despite not being among the in-game mobs. Many varieties of herbs, trees, flowers, and even corals are also present in Altera's ecosystems. This parallel also includes micro-organisms like bacteria, and characters could notice their effects, but would likely have cultural rather than scientific explanations for the cause.
Why use Earth biology?
Finally, as a note from the Lore Department, we chose this system because of its simplicity and RP convenience. In short: it is easier to RP in familiar settings with familiar things.
It would be difficult, especially for new players, to consult a wiki or thread for the properties of every single plant and animal brought up in RP. Even more time-consuming would be the writing and publication of so much information. This system allows the Department to focus more on other areas of lore that need attention and do not have ready-made earthly systems of 'lore and order'.
Earth Fauna:
Apes [Endangered]
Baboons
Badgers
Bears
Beavers
Bison
Boars
Camels
Crocodiles
Chameleons
Chimpanzee
Cobra
Eels
Elephants [Extinct]
European & African Birds
Flamingo
Giraffes [Extinct]
Hyena
Impalas
Jackals
Leopards
Lions [Endangered]
Lynx
Moose
Orangutans [Endangered]
Ox
Panthers
Parrots
Peacocks
Penguins
Pirannahs
Polar Bears [Endangered]
Rhino
Snow leopard [Endangered]
Vultures
Warthogs
Wasps
Wildcats
Wolves
Turtles
Credits:
Faelin
Solus
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