Action: Leave the corpse to float under the current and slowly go behind it with some distance, it will be bait for any small carnivorous, and I will attack when they are tasting the fresh kill
Round 57
Extra Stuff
Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T1_wnREGllg
Chat: https://discord.gg/weGdxFB
Eztan Extant Ecosystems: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ramXIxwYwggWj1bVH3zmZT-tlZSbQvW4PUZAEiVWYB8
Book of the Dead: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JOwzI4ZHorn8nrqEr62v2_uXXlbs7qSCudHc476qLMY
~14.25 million years into the Atroxian~
Pagosian Stage
Season: Northern Summer, Southern Winter
Time of Day: Afternoon (W), Dawn (E)
Event - 1/4 (Major Disaster)
Global Climate: The general climate of Ezta is warm, with an average global temperature of 20 degrees, and fairly wet and tropical. This is because greenhouse gases are at a decent level, but oxygen levels are also climbing. However, many desert stretch across the continent of Uteeno, as they are too far from the coast to recover rain. The sea levels are quite high, and there are no ice caps.
The brief ice age is over, and the planet has returned to its regular orbit and regular climate. The temperature soared back up, and glaciers were pushed back to the poles, leaving behind their effects on the land, such as carving deep fjords until they finally melted away completely. The land is now devoid of icy biomes and returns to its normal range.
However, not all is normal. An epidemic of a fatal bacterial disease has broken out, and spread amongst the newly-expanded temperate ocean water. It is known as Jellyfishmon’s Disease, as the pain feels like being stung by a jellyfish, and the bacteria are called Jellyfishmonicus. The bacteria enters the animal by being swallowed as the creature swims or filters and makes its way to the stomach. Inside the stomach it reproduces and also releases a toxin which can break down the stomach lining. Eventually, it will kill the animal. The bacteria spread through temperate water, but die in tropical and polar water. It started on the west coast of Uteeno, and spread north until it came to polar water. It also spread south, ripping through populations, where returning temperate currents took it round the bottom of the continent. They are also only adapted to low pressure environments, meaning species that live in deeper biomes are unaffected. The result is a severe population decline in many surface-dwelling species.
Sorry, @infinitewisdom, since you haven’t replied, I’m going to pass on this opportunity to @svrangite. Please respond by the end of the week Svangite to claim your place. Infinitewisdom, you will still remain at the front of the list for next time.
@RoboTrannic
Veroina ericius (NT)
DEEP SOUTH-WEST UTEENESSA OCEAN
You walk back to your spot by the hydrothermal vents, aided by a current pushing up against the submarine mountain ridge, and start to filter again. (6 + 1 - Congrats! You have won a bonus -1 or +1 for any player of your choice, including yourself, useable for next round only.)
Status
Health: Healthy
Fitness: 65%
Nutrition: 29/30
Maturity: 80%
Temp: Ok
Current Size: 13cm
Veroina ericius
Status: NT
Timespan: R.52 - Present
Habitat: Deep Ocean, Continental Slope (Mid Ocean)
Distribution: Under Temperate and Tropical Uteenessa Ocean, below 1000m
Niche: Benthic Filter-Feeder
Nutritional Value: 38
Size: 16.5cm (length - although this includes spines, the body itself is 6.5cm)
Predecessor: Kapnosta limus
Classification: Veroinidae, Kardiaskulidea, Tubulosa
Latest Mutations: Fix Smell = 3, Sense of Smell = 5, Spikes = 6
Description: With the abundance of predators in these dangerous waters, it only makes sense for species to evolve extra defences. Veroina ericius have developed defences that are almost impenetrable; they have spiky spines sticking out all over their tubular body, with an average length of about 5cm. These spines are also toxic. Predators are unlikely to be able to get to the flesh underneath the spines without causing great damage to themselves. Therefore, areas that were once off-limits because of predators are now open, and Veroina ericius would be able to colonise the shallow seas, in addition to their previous range, if they were adapted to deal with the warmer temperatures. They also use these spines to walk across the seafloor but can no longer swim. Furthermore, they have lost the slime on their scales that gave them a strong smell, but have gained an olfactory sense with the appearance of olfactory receptors studded around the body. With this ability, Veroina ericius can track the smell of chemicals to hydrothermal vents and brine pools, making food easier to find in the deep ocean. All of this makes Veroina ericius the most common animal in the ocean - the only downside is that the spines make mating an awkward tangle.
Previous Mutations: Extra-Efficient Muscles, Open Circulatory System, Tubular Heart, Web of Capillaries Over Muscles, Axochord, Notochord, Four Gill Slits, Two Gill Frills, Pharynx, Large Pinhole Eyes With Lenses (2 on top of head, one on front), Heat-Proof Scales, Cartilage Vertebrae
@agenttine
Thanostoma mediossium (CR)
NORTH-WESTERN SHELF
Sadly, you had no time to enjoy the life of seclusion that you would have had, as before you can really get down to eating, you are distracted by a sharp pain in your stomach. It distracts you from eating. You sink to the floor. The pain eventually gets worse, until finally you pass out from the pain, and never wake up. (1 + 1) (Sorry, you have died. Please wait to respawn next round)
Status
Health: N/A
Fitness: N/A
Nutrition: N/A
Maturity: N/A
Temp: N/A
Current Size: N/A
Thanostoma mediossium
Status: CR
Timespan: R.50 - Present
Habitat: Shallow Sea
Distribution: All Temperate Seas
Niche: Herbivore
Nutritional Value: 101
Size: 19cm
Predecessor: Thanostoma aquaprinceps
Classification: Makouradae, Spinacheliforme, Caudara
Latest Mutations: Digestive Enzymes = 1, Plant-Eating Teeth = 5, Bony Body = 4
Description: This is the first bony animal of Ezta, with the vertebra and jaw now being formed of bone rather than cartilage, so it is stiffer but stronger. The tail has remained cartilaginous to maintain its flexibility . At the front of the jaw is a group of very square teeth, which are the prime shape for biting off bits of vegetation. The venomous canines are now only for defence, as this animal is a complete herbivore. The bacteria in its gut are only able to break down plant matter; they require the bits of food to be even tinier and without better ways of mechanical digestion, they often regurgitate the food if it is too large. There is an abundance of food, and they are quite capable of defending themselves, which means they have a fairly stable population.
Previous Mutations: Extra-Efficient Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Whip Tail, Three Gill Slits, Notochord, Cartilage Vertebrae, Digestive Carnivorous Bacteria, Two Poisonous Spikes on Tail, Dentine Teeth, Venomous Canines, Jaw, Two Swiveling Pinhole Eyes (1 on each side of head)
@immortaldragon
Achmachelus etalas (NT)
EQUATORIAL UTEENESSA OCEAN, MID OCEAN
Something is wrong. In what was once a vibrant area, full of life, plenty of dead animals, particularly a vast number of fellow Achmachelus etalas, are floating around. The corpses spook you, and you swim deeper, away from the trouble, but also away from the still green patch. You plunge into gloomier water, and feed on the much less abundant food that resides here. (4)
Status
Health: Healthy
Fitness: 60%
Nutrition: 27 / 28
Maturity: 90%
Temp: Ok
Current Size: 6.5cm
Achmachelus etalas
Status: NT
Timespan: R.43 - Present
Habitat: Deep Ocean, Mid Ocean, Ocean Surface, Shallow Sea
Distribution: Temperate and Tropical Uteenessa Ocean, All Temperate Seas
Niche: Pelagic Filter-Feeder
Nutritional Value: 31
Size: 7cm
Predecessor: Achmachelus subitamortis
Classification: Makryostusidae, Spinacheliforme, Caudara
Latest Mutations: N/A
Description: This filter-feeder has a liver full of oils and fats, substances lighter than water and allowing them to float. This means that they can comfortably inhabit areas of open ocean. The depth doesn’t bother them, because they have oils rather than a swim bladder and so are safe from pressure. However, they have wide ungainly fins which make for slow swimming. Cup eyes help them sense the direction of the surface and tell between daylight and nighttime.
Previous Mutations: Extra-Efficient Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Whip Tail, Three Gill Slits, Notochord, Cartilage Vertebrae, Digestive Carnivorous Bacteria, Two Poisonous Spikes on Tail
@soundwave
Thanostoma aquaprinceps (EN)
MANAURAI SEA
You head back over towards the tail that you bit off during the fight, and see some young Thanostoma feeding on it. You charge in to attack them, and they scatter but as you start to chase, you feel a sharp pain in your stomach, and you have to give up the chase. You rest on the sea floor, but the surges of pain only get sharper. Later, the pain gets so bad that it causes you to pass out and never reawaken. (2) (Sorry, you have died. Please wait to respawn next round)
Status:
Health: N/A
Fitness: N/A
Nutrition: N/A
Maturity: N/A
Temp: N/A
Current Size: N/A
Thanostoma aquaprinceps
Status: EN
Timespan: R.41 - Present
Habitat: Deep Ocean, Continental Slope (Mid Ocean), Shallow Sea
Distribution: Under Temperate and Tropical Uteenessa Ocean, All Temperate Seas
Niche: Apex Predator
Nutritional Value: 80
Size: 17cm
Predecessor: Makoura jousteri
Classification: Makouradae, Spinacheliforme, Caudara
Latest Mutations: Blue Pigmentation = 3, Pinhole eyes = 6, Jaw = 5
Description: The outwards-jutting tusks of their ancestors have morphed into long, dangerous and venomous canines which are a deadly contribution to the new jaw. Two large pinhole eyes, that the animal is able to swivel slightly for increased range of sight, on the side of the head scan the ocean for prey. Few animals can withstand an attack from this mouth. All of this makes this species the top predator of its time, as well as also being able to occupy shallow water thanks to its blue pigment. It is only restricted by its lack of buoyancy.
Previous Mutations: Extra-Efficient Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Whip Tail, Three Gill Slits, Notochord, Cartilage Vertebrae, Digestive Carnivorous Bacteria, Two Poisonous Spikes on Tail, Dentine Teeth, Venomous Canines, Cup Eyes
@blackink
Asteridermus gibbosi (EN)
DEEP SOUTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN
You leave the remains of the corpse behind and head off to continue your everlasting search for food. But the presence of another animal, besides the dead one, is detected, which makes you turn back. It is a young Thanostoma aquaprinceps, and even as a juvenile it is your size. But whilst the youngster is distracted on the remaining food, you dart in and whip your toxic tail at it. The barbs catch it, but it turns around in shock and lunges for you with venomous canines. But you are more agile, and use your fins to quickly change direction and dance around the usually untouchable species. Fortunately, the toxins start to take effect, and your opponent, sinks to the floor, dead. You consume its corpse. You are now a fully grown adult, and able to reproduce. (6 + 1 - Congrats! You have won a bonus -1 or +1 for any player of your choice, including yourself, useable for next round only.)
Status
Health: Punctured side wound
Fitness: 35%
Nutrition: 54/33
Maturity: 100%
Temp: Ok
Current Size: 7cm
Asteridermus gibbosi
Status: EN
Timespan: R.41 - Present
Habitat: Deep Ocean, Continental Slope (Mid Ocean)
Distribution: Under Temperate and Tropical Uteenessa Ocean, below 1000m
Niche: Minor Predator
Nutritional Value: 33
Size: 7cm
Predecessor: Skelechelus inkenaria
Classification: Makryostusidae, Spinacheliforme, Caudara
Latest Mutations: Fat = 5, Black Pigmentation = 2, Olfactory System = 1
Description: Unlike its ancestor, this species has a moderate, normal amount of fat surrounding its body, which means it is able to withstand the temperatures of the deep ocean. It now completely resides here. In addition, a collection of fat in the shape of a hump on the back stores extra resources. This is especially useful in the deep where food can be very scarce. They are also able to find each other well in the dark because of a covering of bioluminescent spots; they do not appear to be able to control these with their nervous systems, as the spots keep flashing randomly in the dark. However, this means both prey and predators with eyes know where they are.
Previous Mutations: Extra-Efficient Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Whip Tail, Three Gill Slits, Notochord, Cartilage Vertebrae, Digestive Carnivorous Bacteria, Two Poisonous Spikes on Tail, Dentine Teeth, Cup Eyes, Jaw, Fins (two vertical near head)
@louix
Almoskulus caecorum (EN)
DEEP SOUTHERN POLAR OCEAN
You hatch out of your capsule, onto a rocky, steep cliff, where light is still visible but very gloomy. Apart from your siblings, there is not much life here. (3)
Status
Health: Healthy
Fitness: 100%
Nutrition: 0.35/0.7
Maturity: 0%
Temp: Ok
Current Size: 0.23cm
NEW SPECIES!
Almoskulus caecorum
Status: EN
Timespan: R.57 - Present
Habitat: Continental Slope (Mid Ocean), Shallow Sea
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean, up to 2000m below sea level, All Temperate & Polar Seas
Niche: Benthic Filter-Feeder
Nutritional Value: 7
Size: 2.3cm
Predecessor: Argoskulus rubrumi
Classification: Almoskulusidae, Squickidea, Tubulosa
Latest Mutations: Eyes = 6, Fins = 5, Defense = 1
Description: Blank, white eyeballs hang off the edge of short, protruding eyestalks that stick out straight to the sides of the head. These are the most complex eyes on Ezta. This gives them much increased coverage in terms of sight, and can see pretty much all around them, although it comes at a fairly hefty nutritional price. In order to have eyes on stalks, Almoskulus caecorum evolved a white sclera to contain the compartments of the eye, and a vitreous humour to hold its shape. There eyes are blank looking because they have no iris or pupil to control the amount of the light that reaches them. Another adaptation of this animal is the emergence of a pair of pectoral fins, close to the head. This do not aid in swimming much, but rather can be used to walk quicker across the seafloor, where the spend most of their time. They also position the head upwards and improve filtration a little. This fins are short but sturdy and curve underneath the tubular body, which varies between red and transparent. In a pinch, these fins can be used to spring upwards and utilise their membranes to glide. To avoid predators is even more crucial for this species, because their skin is especially weak and easy to cut. They thrive best on upper continental slopes, where light still reaches, but also are found commonly in open, relatively deep areas of shallow temperate and polar seas. Below the light level, their eyes becomes useless, and their weakness has no defence.
Previous Mutations: Muscles, Fleshy Membrane (along back and underside), Chemoreceptors, Basic Instincts, Three Gill Slits, Yellow Pigmentation, Dentine Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Pinhole Eye With Lens (one on top of head), Notochord, Anti-freeze Proteins, Slow Reactions, Red-Transparent Colour Shifting, Small Tentacles
@Biologicah
Codowecoi fyuxuul (NT)
DEEP NORTHERN POLAR OCEAN
Soon after you have finished eating, a Megalognathus appears and approaches your position. It has formidable jaws that you have no defence against, and so you are forced to flee quickly. By the time you are satisfied that you have escaped, you are exhausted from your recent exertions, and have no energy to hunt. (1 + 1)
Status
Health: Healthy
Fitness: 5%
Nutrition: 4/10
Maturity: 85%
Temp: Cold
Current Size: 3cm
Codowecoi fyuxuul
Status: NT
Timespan: R.53 - Present
Habitat: Deep Ocean, Shallow Sea
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean, All Temperate & Polar Seas
Niche: Minor Predator
Nutritional Value: 11
Size: 3.5cm
Predecessor: Fosdelus gelida
Classification: Codowecoidae, Codowecoidea, Aquamusculida
Latest Mutations: Water Propulsion = 4, Improve photoreceptors = 5, Improve muscles = 6
Description: This species is very widespread across the floor of the deep oceans and the temperate shallow seas, where it has substrate to burrow into, which it can now do thanks to it’s hydrostatic skeleton; this is formed of circular and longitudinal muscles surrounding the body which contains water. The muscles contracting on the water of the body creates a form of locomotion. Added to this is a muscular tube, with an opening at the rear, called a hyponome. Water flows into this gap, then is expelled by the contraction of these muscles, creating a burst of speed. All in all, including the fins that it still retains, this is a relatively quick animal, although it’s form of locomotion restricts it to the seabed. It also has three cup eyes on its head, which are only useful in shallow sea populations, so it can tell the direction of light, and if the light gets blocked this can serve as a threat warning. When threatened by predators it can escape by burrowing into the substrate. Due to the hydrostatic skeleton requiring more manoeuvrability, it has lost its scales.
Previous Mutations: Bitter Chemicals, Chemoreceptors, Proboscis, Hydrostatic Muscle Fins (2 vertical near centre of body), Sharp Beak, Digestive Carnivorous Enzymes, Bigger, Blue Pigmentation, Open Circulatory System, Glittery Scales, Anti-Freeze Proteins
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Action: Rest
Damn, that disease is scary, thanks for the round as always stealth
Action: Go in search of a mate
I will use my +1 on myself since I’m scared of sudden death
I’m rather scared of these events especially with two side by side turning me from a great herbivore to a not as great herbivore.
Yess fear the Jellyfishmonicus I will rule the whole world as a bacteria! ill kill you all before my turn even starts 
my mutations shall be
- heat resistance
- cold resistance
- pressure resistance
joke
Also I love how I only killed my 2 favorite organisms and made the one I want to play almost extinct
Yay, new round! 
Action: Search for food in the deeper waters.
Are you sure you’re supposed to be playing right now?
Besides, you wouldn’t evolve straight away. You have to reproduce first.
it was a joke lol because the bacteria is named after me also bacteria reproduce vary fast so I would evolve every round but I dont expect stealth to mutate the bacteria since its just an event
Oh.
Oh. I see.
Sorry about that.
hmmmm ok
if im ready to mate than mate else keep feeding
ill -1 immortal and + 1 soundwave
Can i evolve off a npc species or just a player one?
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you should join the discord
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At the top of each round is a link to a Google doc. On one lf those is a list of existing ecosystems and species. You can be any species that has an asterisk next to it in the list. There is also a link to our Discord as Jellyfishmon says, it would be great if you could join. 
@RoboTrannic, you can only do one or another, not both.
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k just screw immortal then
Sorry for getting off-topic but how does discord work? do i need a mic or is it sorta like the shoutbox?
It is indeed like the shoutbox.
Also if i choose a npc species do i have to live through a faze or can i just evolve?
a faze or you would have an unfair boost while you start
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Tower is correct.
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