ELNARNANTE'THILLN

[Kenzo74 463]

ELNARNANTE'THILLN

~A Scientific Study~

 

 

Elnarnante, commonly referred to as the snail, is a viscous, unremarkable species of gastropod which carries a coiled shell on its back, as if a caravan of sorts into which it is able to retract its whole body. Their relevance within the world however has increased tremendously since the centenary invention of Sullasian Snail Racing, a Haelun'orian sport which draws in crowds from around the continent. It is since this great breakthrough that high elves have embarked on a journey of innovation, Talonniis and breeders alike seeking to bring about new era of snail racing through selective breeding. In this scholarly paper, I, Arasdir Miravaris, shall examine my findings on three wilds snails which have taken the world of mollusk-breeding by storm.

 

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[Figure A: A representation of  the Magma Crawler]

 

The Magma Crawler, herald of adaptability, is a breed of gastropod which spends its life dangerously close to the scorching fires. Its shell is oftentimes black as the obsidian-stone which it calls home, though I could not determine whether a residue of ash had given it this coloration or it is indeed genetic. This creature is one that breeders elect to collect due to its perseverance and stalwart nature. No doubt the task of finding, let alone catching such a tenacious species would prove dangerous, as its habitat which it navigates with ease may prove lethal to those unadapted.

 

 

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[Figure B: The Warproot Mollusk]

The Warproot Mollusk is Queen of the Jungle, a behemoth compared to its ilk thanks in no small part to the abundance of nutrition that its habitat has to offer. Within the jungle which it resides in, this snail is not only at an advantage due to its natural coloration which allows it to camouflage, but, despite or, perhaps thanks to its size, it is the varietal of snail considered by specialists to be the fastest, able to elude its predators with relative ease. In the quest to chase after this speedster snail, some expeditioners fell behind in speed to their prey, and took its place in the food chain.

 

 

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[Figure C: A representation of the Arcane Whelk]

 

The Arcane Whelk is the most curious of the mollusks which this study seeks to elucidate, little doubt remains thanks to its strange coloration that some meddling has been done by mages in order to enhance its racing capabilities. Some even go as far as to claim the genesis of this creature was in tandem with that of the High Elves, having had the fortune of bathing in the Golden Pool. Whatever the truth, this wild snail is most often located in areas in which the arcane has been unleashed, perhaps feeding on its residue, as some have suggested. As its silvered nature implies, this is the most noble and wise of gastropods, a must-have in the laboratory of a scientist who seeks to determine its intellectual capabilities. Perhaps, in one's search for this particular breed of snail, they might find themselves outsmarted by an invertebrate!

 

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Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya

 

[This post is made in regards to the upcoming Haelun'orian Cup of Snail Racing, the prelude of which will revolve around catching, customizing, bonding with and trainining your own future champion]

[christman 2307]

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[Amelica 223]

A light-haired elfess pins a copy of the paper to the bulletin board in front of the Eternal Library. A neatly written note hangs below it: "I highly recommend this read - elOkarir'maehr."

[riorr 1783]

A Sullas nods in approval of the study.

[puffables 1125]

Lleinde Tillun'sae, coming upon this missive, would offer it scrutinizing gaze. A sage nod of approval, the elfess stowed the papers away in her pockets, setting out to find herself a snail of her own to train up for the competition.

[Cheese 2307]

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