Environmental & Terrain Definitions (EATD)
Terrestrial Landscapes:
- Arctic Ice Floes: Flat, icy expanses floating atop freezing waters.
- Ash Plains: Volcanic ash fields with low visibility and unstable footing.
- Black Sand Beaches: Dark, grainy coastal regions near volcanic areas.
- Caves: Natural underground networks, often rugged and dark.
- Coastal Cliffs: Steep landforms meeting the sea, eroded by waves.
- Floodplains: Low-lying areas prone to flooding, with nutrient-rich soil.
- Grasslands: Open fields of grasses, ideal for grazing creatures.
- Highlands: Elevated areas with cool climates and rolling hills.
- Hills: Rounded elevations, often separating valleys.
- Plains: Flat, expansive landscapes with minimal elevation changes.
- Plateaus: Elevated flat areas, often with steep sides.
- Snowfields: Vast expanses of snow-covered ground in frigid climates.
- Steppes: Semi-arid plains, marked by sparse vegetation.
- Tundra: Frozen landscapes with permafrost and minimal vegetation.
- Wetlands: Marshy regions with standing water and diverse ecosystems.
- Woodlands: Dense forested regions with a variety of flora and fauna.
Aquatic Landscapes:
- Coral Reefs: Vibrant underwater ecosystems dominated by coral.
- Mangroves: Coastal wetlands with salt-tolerant trees and dense roots.
- Riversides: Banks of rivers, often lush and fertile.
- Seabeds: Submerged oceanic floors with varying topography.
Volcanic and Geothermal Landscapes:
- Crystal Plains: Expanses of sharp, glimmering crystalline formations.
- Geothermal Springs: Bubbling pools of hot water and steam.
- Lava Fields: Landscapes dominated by cooled and molten lava flows.
- Sulfur Fields: Toxic terrains filled with yellow sulfur and bubbling pits.
- Volcanic: Regions with active or dormant volcanoes.
Fungal-Inspired Landscapes:
- Bioluminescent Fields: Glow-in-the-dark fungal forests that pulse with light.
- Cordyceps Fields: Parasitic fungal zones overtaking organic matter.
- Fungal Towers: Massive fungal structures releasing spores.
- Hyphal Bridges: Natural fungal pathways spanning chasms.
- Mushroom Chasms: Deep fissures lined with glowing mushrooms.
- Mycelial Networks: Dense fungal mats providing soft, springy ground.
- Rotwood Marshes: Swampy, decaying landscapes dominated by fungi.
- Shroom Groves: Thick clusters of oversized mushrooms creating canopies.
- Spore Clouds: Airborne fungal spore-filled zones.
- Sporescape Craters: Impact craters overtaken by fungal colonies.
Desert and Arid Landscapes:
- Dunes: Wind-sculpted sandy expanses.
- Salt Flats: Large, flat areas coated with salt deposits.
- Savannah: Grasslands with scattered trees, prone to dry seasons.
Alien and Sci-Fi Landscapes:
- Alien Biomes: Surreal, ever-changing ecosystems on alien worlds.
- Asteroid Fields: Fragmented rocky areas in space.
- Energy Fields: Charged zones emitting bursts of unstable energy.
- Gas Fields: Thick, gaseous regions with low visibility.
- Gravimetric Faults: Terrains warped by unstable gravitational forces.
- Metallic Wastes: Scrap-filled zones from industrial or mechanical decay.
- Radioactive Zones: Irradiated regions requiring protective equipment.
- Terraforming Zones: Areas undergoing active environmental reconfiguration.
- Zero-G Terrain: Low-gravity zones affecting movement and traction.
Mountainous and Rocky Landscapes:
- Eroded Ravines: Narrow, weathered gorges carved by wind or water.
- Meteor Craters: Ancient impact zones with unique mineral deposits.
- Mountainous: Rugged high-altitude areas with steep slopes.
- Seismic Zones: Regions prone to earthquakes and ground ruptures.
- Wet Canyons: Water-filled gorges carved into the terrain.
- Wind-Sculpted Arches: Natural stone arches formed by persistent winds.
Post-Apocalyptic and Ruined Landscapes:
- Ruined Settlements: Abandoned urban zones overrun by nature.
- Wastelands: Barren, desolate terrains left after destruction.
