Z1
Volcanic plain. There is no true real-world equivalent for this zone, as the climate is caused by supernatural powers. Therefore, the plants listed below are given their usual equivalents, but in-game representations may be slightly different to reflect the very poor conditions.
Description
Limited rainfall due to western mountains, and low light levels caused by near-constant volcanic eruption. Vegetation is totally absent throughout most of this region, with only sparse coverage on the margins.
Tree Layer
“In the glens of the Morgai on the other side of the valley low scrubby trees lurked and clung…” Carob?
Quercus coccifera (Kermes Oak), Ziziphus lotus (Tamarisk)
Shrub Layer
Paliurus spina-christi (Ash Bush)
Lianas
“... and everywhere great writhing, tangled brambles sprawled. Some had long stabbing thorns, some hooked barbs that rent like knives. The sullen shrivelled leaves of a past year hung on them, grating and rattling in the sad airs, but their maggot-ridden buds were only just opening.”
Rosa canina (English Elm Bush), Rubus sanctus (Fruiting Bramble)
Herb Layer
“Coarse grey grass-tussocks” among the stones (dead_grass)
Moss layer
“Withered mosses”
Gorgoroth
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