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Biomes in Atlas
There are 7 kinds of Biomes in Atlas, further divided into by their Geographical location (eg North-Eastern). The Biomes in Atlas are Polar, Tundra, Temperate, Tropics, Desert , Equatorial and Ocean.

Biomes in MMO Game Atlas are the various natural areas found through exploration. Each Biome has its own aesthetic and naturally spawning Creatures as well as interesting adventures for your crew.

What is a Biome in the Atlas MMO?

Much like in real life, Biomes comprise a complex habitat for both flora and fauna of a region, but are defined by abiotic elements within them such as the temperature, soil, minerals. It is in this regard that biomes should not be confused with Ecosystems, that are instead the living creatures within a biome.

What are the Biomes in Atlas MMO?

The various Biomes - Polar, Tundra, Temperate, Tropics, Desert and  Equatorial - are arranged around a loose concept of two poles and an equator, much like Earth, and you will find cold, polar-style Biomes towards the north and south of the Map, and tropical, sunny Biomes towards the middle of the Map.

Biomes are descriptions of the types of climate, resources and creatures you might come across in an area, and each Biome is seen in different areas across the map, known as sub-biomes. For example, the Temperate Biome covers four sub-biomes: the North-Eastern and North-Western Temperate, and the South-Eastern and South-Western Temperate. Each sub-biome is split into gridsquares which represent the servers which run each of them, and can be seen on the spawn map as you spawn into the game, such as A1 or H13. These are known as Regions: there are ten individual regions in each sub-biome, except the Polar and Equatorial sub-biomes which each cover 5. 

• Visit our Regions page to learn more about the individual Regions in Atlas. 
• You can also see the Locations page for a list of the individual places that players can visit within these Biomes, such as Freeports and Golden Age Ruins.

Biomes in MMO Atlas

Polar Biome
Polar Biomes are the coldest regions, often incorporating both aquatic and land ecosystems that survive on meager means.
Resource Variants	Basalt, Blubber, Cobalt, Diamond, Sandstone, Tin
Consumables/Plants
Creatures	Penguin, Yeti, Wolf, Bear
Rare Loot	?
Hazards	Extreme cold

Tundra Biome
Tundras are places with cold temperatures, poor vegetation and therefore poor bio-diversity.
Resource Variants	Basalt, Cotton, Iron, Granite, Lignite, Roots, Rushes, Softwood, Slate, Tellurite
Consumables/Plants	Arctic Raspberry, Garlic, Lingonberry, Potato, Rosemary, Turnip
Creatures	Bear, Bull, Chicken, Cow, Giant Snake, Horse, Lion, Pig, Rabbit, Seagull, Sheep, Wolf
Rare Loot	?
Hazards	Example: Heat Hazard, Hostile Factions, etc

Temperate Biome
Temperate Biomes are characterized for seasonal temperatures that allow for greater bio-diversity and rich soil for vegetation variety
Resource Variants	Emerald, Granite, Iron, Radiolarite, Rushes, Slate, Straw, Syrup
Consumables/Plants	Schisandra, Celery, Wild Carrot, Wild Onion, Oregano, Chamomile
Creatures	Bear, Bull, Chicken, Cow, Giant Snake, Horse, Lion, Pig, Rabbit, Rattlesnake, Sheep, Turtle, Wolf, Tiger
Rare Loot	Example: Notable Loot in Temperate
Hazards	Example: Heat Hazard, Hostile Factions, etc

Tropics Biome
Tropical Biomes feature hotter temperatures and humidity, with nutrient-rich soils and plenty of water to sustain a very diverse ecosystem of wildlife and vegetation
Resource Variants	Chalecedony, Copper, Jute, Nitre, Roots, Sandstone, Shell, Slate, Sugar Cane
Consumables/Plants	Acai Berry, Acerolla Berry, Aloe, Cilantro, Coconut, Turmeric, Wild Beans
Creatures	Bull, Chicken, Cow, Elephant, Monkey, Parrot, Turtle, Tiger
Rare Loot	Example: Notable Loot or Treasure Maps in Tropics
Hazards	Example: Heat Hazard, Hostile Factions, etc

Desert Biome
Deserts are places with little or no rainfall, scarce vegetation, and hot temperatures during the day
Resource Variants	Basalt, Cotton, Flake Salt, Granite, Herkimer, Kala Namak Salt, Jute, Opal, Radiolarite, Roots, Rushes, Sandstone, Slate, Straw, Tin
Consumables/Plants	Bilberry, Chamomile, Parsley, Strawberry, Wild Beets, Wild Cactus, Wild Maize, Yarrow
Creatures	Bull, Crocodile, Horse, Lion, Ostrich, Pig, Rhino, Scorpion, Sheep, Wolf
Rare Loot	Example: Notable Loot or Treasure Maps in Desert
Hazards	Example: Heat Hazard, Hostile Factions, etc

Equatorial Biome
Equatorial Biomes sustain hotter temperatures and extreme humidity, providing for abundant vegetation and wildlife
Resource Variants	Chert, Cobalt, Coquina, Fronds, Gum, Herkimer, Iodine, Iron, Jute, Sea Salt, Sulfur
Consumables/Plants	Acerolla Berry, Aloe, Basil, Cocoa, Olives, Sea Grapes, Thyme, Wild Chickpeas
Creatures	Crocodile, Cyclops, Elephant, Gorgon, Vulture
Rare Loot	Example: Notable Loot or Treasure Maps in Equatorial
Hazards	Extreme Heat hazards.

 

Ocean Biome
The Ocean differs from other Biomes in that it covers most of the map and encompasses all other Biomes, but with unique spawns of Creatures and Resources it may be treated as one.
Resource Variants	Fire Coral, Brain Coral
Consumables/Plants	Fish Meat
Creatures	Anglerfish, Dolphin, Eel, Giant Crab, Jellyfish, Kraken, Manta Ray, Marlin, Mermaid, Squid, Tuna, Whale
Rare Loot	Flotsam, Loot Crates
Hazards	Tornadoes / Water Spouts