"A hardy plant that actively thrives in highlands and extreme mountainous terrain, the Steppe Bellberry has remained unchanged in appearance for millions of years. The Incredibly thick bulb and fronds helps the Bellberry conserve nutrients in its harsh environment, while the protective barbs lining the outsides of the bulb deter hungry animals from harming it. In the wet season, the Bellberry bulb briefly produces a long pronged stalk, which spawns several large fruit-like pods. High off the ground, the pods are presented away from the barbs and spines of the bulb, rattling loudly in the harsh winds to encourage the consumption and dispersal of the seeds by animals. In Mountain Fellbapp culture, the prongs and pods of the Bellberry are dried together and are used as instruments in ceremonial gatherings."
"Within the Dingleherons extensive family tree is a host of peculiar terrestrial animals that have evolved to walk exclusively on their forelimbs. The middle pair of limbs are often severely reduced in size or are completely vestigial in larger animals, while the posterior set of limbs have evolved into display fins that vary in extravagance among different species. This particular species of Dingleheron is commonly found around marshland and coasts where it wades or stalks through tall grasses, spearing prey with a deadly beak attached to it’s deceptively long retractable neck."
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