#OctoberWorldBuilders 6: I used this same snippet for a recent WIPSnips prompt, so that's why "tales" is highlighted, but there's also sand - and not of the kind that tries to kill you x) Coincidentally, Ashrah is currently astral travelling to Alamhra.
#OctoberWorldbuilders 05: Myth about desert (WIP #2) Lore says the desert surrounding most of the Empire used to be fertile land, but the gods punished an ancient sin by making most of the land barren.
#OctoberWorldbuilders 4: Desert animals/plants In Skolnor and caves near dry outcrops live "myrky", blood scoprpions (a sort of 'were-scorpions') that guard the day slumber of vampires—but could also kill some if they get to them.
#OctoberWorldbuilders 4: Desert animals/plants Scorpions are common in the desert as are cockatrices. Oddly enough there are desiccated mangrove trees too...
#OctoberWorldbuilders 04: Desert animals / plants (WIP #2) The desert has multitudes of small bugs and lizards that can endure the heat and dryness. Wetter areas have wild goats or dogs, hyenas, and more, but beasts sometimes prey on those, making their populations smaller than they should be.