Fire Coral

Written by Pookas Kreations

Fire Coral lives in the sea along the western coast of Volcanus, it forms the The Fire Reef of Volcanus that is so popular with visitors. 

It is similar to most coral, with one major difference, and was altered drastically by its exposure to the unusual radiation that was emitted by the Rift into the Plane of Fire. This radiation mutated the coral and gave it some characteristics of elemental fire. The natives call it Fire Coral both for its look and heat properties. 

Like normal fire coral, it has a poisonous sting if it breaks your skin. When someone brushes up against a fire coral, tiny, stinging nematocysts embed themselves in your skin. It causes a burning sensation, a rash, and rarely an infestation of coral polyps. The native Fire Dwarfs have learned to stay clear or swim protected near where it lives.

The ecology around this coral evolved to be more like that near a "volcanic smoker", but without the dangerous chemical smoke cloud. About the only things that can eat it now are dragons and their kin, fire dwarves, and some corrupted races from Teranik. Many creatures come to shelter in the reef for protection from predators as well as from the cold of the deep. It is very resilient and can protect itself from the depredations of those that want to eat or harvest it. As with all coral, it spreads its "seed" with the current which sends it far and wide to grow and thrive where it will to lay the foundation for its own reef.

Often Seafolk Society transplant it to their homes for light, heat and protection. Mages harvest it for use in fire-based spells.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Fire Coral reproduce asexually, they release both eggs and sperm. These can either be released into the water currents or into a living being that brushes against the coral. The fertilized eggs become larva that finds new homes on distant rocky parts of the ocean floor and forms new colonies. If pieces are broken off current reefs, these can grow like clones and either heal the current reef or grow a new one.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They are filter feeders and also by photosynthesis.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Coral

Scientific Name

Millipora volcanus

Geographic Distribution

• Aquatica
• Oceania