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|officialname = Linella
|officialname = Linella
|nicknames = Larazzra Fish, Searubber Guppies
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|classification = [[Fish]]
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|habitat = Various waters
|habitat = Various oceans and seas
|domesticated = No
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|status = Common
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Linella were once thought to be unique fish that excreted a shiny, long, elastic thread known as Elastan, however, it was rather quickly discovered it was not the case. These fish were found to be located in and around reefs surrounding the [[Ashal Islands]] and the continent of [[Daen]] as a whole and, due to a series of small thin hooks around their bodies, would pick up stray pieces of floating Elastan as well as any debris that floated on by. Once the misconception was swiftly dispensed with, both [[Fin'ullen]] and [[Asha]] began to seek out the fish as a steady source of meat and protein for their diets. Many sailors amongst both the Finullen and the Asha tended to use these fish passively to determine if any other vessel had passed through the area, their ability to accidentally hook the occasional debris and waste leading to the discovery of sunken wrecks disturbed by the currents or another passing ship that simply drifted on by. The Linella is still a common sight and staple in both Asha and Finullen culture, though both parties would never admit to sharing such a similar cultural food except in the capital city of [[Talant Amanra-Assalei]], though even then it is more a begrudging admittance rather than any form of appreciation or cultural understanding. To this day, despite the Asha’s lapse of history, it still retains the same use as it held in the past, and the Asha continue to use these fish to locate the coral reefs from which they extract Elastan to this day.  
Linella are shimmering, beautiful fish that were initially believed to be the source for the strands that the Asha wove into their famous [[Elastan]] fabric. Linella proved in the past, and still proves today, to be key to local fishing efforts. The sharp scales that prickle their bodies, which caught the Elast threads used to create Elastan, do tend to pick up far more and can make them hard to catch and eat in some instances. But, a bit of pain is often worth the gain for the fishers who seek them out.


==History==
==History==
Linella have existed in the seas since the first individuals took to the seas, both the [[Altalar]] and the [[Dewament Empire]] acknowledging the existence of these creatures whenever they first set out from their coasts. Very few records remain of the uses of this fish by the Dewamenet Empire, however, it can only be assumed to have been used as a primary source of protein whilst the empire was still at its height. Upon its defeat at the hands of the [[Allorn Empire]], the Finullen began to become the primary entity that held any form of dominion over the seas, and the fish were caught in droves to be served in households in all of the primarily Finullen principalities. Despite the rate at which Finullen Altalar continued to expand and reproduce, the fish seemed to grow in number to match it, their population seemingly never in danger of any form of threat from mass hunting, and instead, they seemed to thrive in this environment. At a certain point, the Finullen began to work toward understanding and mapping out the areas in which the Linella traveled along the ocean currents and where they resided, beginning the process of being able to accurately secure any form of haul that was needed at any time of the year. Naturally, certain Asha slaves were used to assist in the large scale movement of such hauls, and when the [[Cataclysm]] came and the Asha began their trek back toward the Ashal Islands, many took some of these techniques that they had learned to secure a steady supply of protein when they began to rebuild their empire upon the islands. Despite the world-shaking events that have happened around these creatures, and the rather rapid pace that they seem to reproduce, nothing has changed for these creatures over the past few thousand years. The appearance of the Linella has remained static, and their use as a source of food and on the rare occasion as creatures able of carrying debris from one place to another through the water, there is nothing else particularly spectacular regarding them.
Linella have existed for millennia, dating back to the ancient [[Dewamenet Empire]], where it appears alongside other sea life on murals and in architecture. The fish also appears in some ancient [[Fin’ullen]] art, though not as prominently. However, after the enslavement of the ancient [[Asha]] and the continued rise of the [[Allorn Empire]], any information on the Linella’s role in Dewamenet society was lost. The Fin’ullen took a dominant role in relating to the fish, as these Elves enjoyed the Linella as one of many dozens of edible fish available to them. Its spines were an issue, but Fin’ullen chefs, and those who served the aquatic [[Elves]], became experts at descaling a Linella, allowing one to cook and then eat it with ease. Elast threads were likely discarded in these early millennia as just one of the many bits of ocean flotsam alongside sea grasses and more that the fish became hooked on. The thorny issue of Elastan rears its head in this later era, as it seems clear that with time, the Elves came to understand where the Elast threads came from, and what they were. Whether they created the fabric or simply copied old Asha methods of creation is unclear, nor is it clear if the substance existed before the [[Cataclysm]]. It certainly existed after; with the emancipation of the Asha and their flocking to the [[Ashal Islands]], the Linella became a major source of coastal food, as well as a way for the animal people to connect with the ancient past. Many scholars have come down on the Asha side of the argument, but regardless, the Linella remains populous today. Still caught by many fisherpeople who ply the southern and eastern waters of Altaleï, as well as the waters around central Westwynd, it is also a valued way for the Asha to get their hand on Elast threads.


==Physical Appearance==
==Physical Appearance==
Linella at first glance appear to be nothing more than plainly shaped saltwater fish reaching anywhere from half a foot to two feet long. They tend to weigh anywhere from one to three pounds and are generally a few inches thick at most. The head of the Linaella is marked with a terminal mouth located in the middle of the head with equal length jaws both pointing forward. Their eyes are located around half an inch behind this mouth, each one a stark shiny blue that are located on either side of its head. There is a slightly lighter shaded operculum covering the gills that are located directly behind the eyes. Linella tend to have two connected dorsal fins, the front spiny dorsal fin usually extending around an inch from the top of the body whereas the soft dorsal fin behind it only raises about half an inch, and is connected toward the corner of the first. The pectoral fins are located right behind the gills, and it has a matching pair of pelvic fins in addition to a caudal and anal fin to accompany it. Their body tends to be a periwinkle blue all around, with the two eyes toward the front of its head being the primary outlier from this. The unique trait that leads to these fish being differentiated from the rest is the scales that line their bodies. Toward the tail end of each scale, there are a small series of hooks jutting out from each that curl forward, catching stray pieces of biological matter, debris, and on occasion the odd piece of inanimate matter. These fish when swimming in schools pick these up and carry them along the currents until they finally stop, the pieces of matter eventually gliding off the hooks and into such a spot that they can be readily consumed, allowing these fish to make a home and acquire a steady source of food almost anywhere in the oceans of Aloria. These very hooks were the reasons why sailors first thought these fish created Elastan, though almost immediately it was discovered that they simply carried the strands that were discarded by certain coral reefs.
Linella is anywhere from half a foot to two feet long, with two to three inches of thickness, and weighs only a few pounds. The head of the Linella is marked with a terminal mouth located in the middle of the head, with their eyes located around half an inch behind this mouth, each one a stark shiny blue. A short way behind these eyes are the gills. Linella tend to have two connected dorsal fins, the front spiny dorsal fin usually extending around an inch from the top of the body. In contrast, the soft dorsal fin behind it only raises about half an inch and is connected toward the corner of the first. The pectoral fins are located right behind the gills, and the Linella has a matching pair of pelvic fins in addition to a caudal and anal fin to accompany it. Their scales and even their fins have a bright, periwinkle-blue coloration. The unique trait that the fish have is the special scales that line their bodies. Toward the tail-end of each scale, there are a small series of hooks jutting out from each that curl forward, catching stray pieces of biological matter, debris, and on occasion the odd piece of inanimate matter. These fish when swimming in schools pick these up and carry them along the currents until they finally stop, the pieces of matter eventually gliding off the hooks and into such a spot that they can be readily consumed, allowing these fish to make a home and acquire a steady source of food almost anywhere in the oceans of Aloria.
===Diversity===
===Diversity===
Linella have no differences between the genders, and their bodies share similar traits with most other aquatic fish that travel amongst the oceans. The only sign that truly shows these fish as different from others is the hooks that line their body. The lack of disparity has been one of the few surprising parts regarding this creature, despite their short lifespans and the high rate at which each generation is born, there have been no observable differences or changes in their physical makeup over this period.
Linella have no sexual dimorphism, and their bodies are uniform in appearance regardless of what ocean or sea they originate from.
===Life Span and Development===
===Life Span and Development===
Linella are laid in spawning grounds as several dozen cloudy eggs smaller than peas, which are carried within the layers of hooks that cover their bodies, preventing them from being dislodged and protecting them from any immediate threats. Due to the nature of these fish continually being on the move, there is no defined spawning ground, and the fish can adapt and hatch in any form of climate. The eggs hatch after around sixteen to twenty weeks and the fish have a lifespan of around three years, reaching physical maturity at around nine months. A single Linella on average produces around four to five surviving fish each hatching cycle, despite the dozens of eggs they may originally produce.  
Linella are laid in spawning grounds as several dozen cloudy-blue eggs smaller than peas, which sometimes get carried within the layers of hooks that cover the bodies of adults. Due to the nature of these fish continually being on the move, there is no defined spawning ground, and the fish can adapt and hatch in a range of climates. The eggs hatch after around sixteen to twenty weeks, rapidly maturing from their small size but reaching their adult form after around nine months. The Linella generally lives up to four years, but most die at around three.


==Mental Overview==
==Mental Overview==
Linella are fairly dull creatures without much complex thought in their existence. They mindlessly feed on various forms of plant life, but when young, they are also known as cleaning fish, serving a vital role in the ocean community. The hooks on their body, whilst normally used to collect biological matter for consumption, are capable of collecting inanimate debris and waste that finds its way into the ocean as well, preventing such from collecting on the ocean floor or amidst the coral reefs they find themselves residing in on the briefest of occasions. This role continues throughout the entirety of its lifespan and is the primary reason why the coral reefs near the Ashal Islands and the continent of [[Daendroc]] as a whole remain untouched and healthy.  Even outside of their hooks, the Linella function as active ocean cleaners, actively cleaning off coral and larger more passive fish that travel in the same environment.
Linella are fairly dull creatures without much complex activity or thought. They mindlessly feed on various forms of plant life, but when young, they are known to serve the role of cleaning fish, attaining their sustenance by keeping larger fish clean of debris. The hooks on their body, whilst normally used to collect biological matter for consumption, are capable of collecting inanimate debris and waste that finds its way into the ocean as well, sometimes preventing this material from reaching the ocean floor or amidst the coral reefs they often find themselves residing in.  
===Territory and Groupings===
===Territory and Groupings===
Linella exist in schools of up to 500 members, who swim in ceaseless migratory patterns, and consistently remain traveling whilst they move to spawn their eggs every autumn. Despite the awareness of the birthing patterns of the Linella by the Finullen and the Asha, the Linella always seem to produce enough living offspring to offset any vast deficit that is created throughout the year. There have been multiple attempts to try and localize them to certain specific areas, yet despite such, Linella always seem to find their way back toward their ceaseless wandering, never remaining in any one spot for an extended period.
Linella exist in schools of up to 500 members, who swim in repeated migratory patterns, and consistently remain traveling after they spawn their eggs every autumn. Despite the awareness of the birthing patterns of the Linella by the Fin’ullen and the Asha, the Linella always seems to produce enough living offspring to offset any vast deficit that is created throughout the year. There have been multiple attempts to try and localize them to certain specific areas, yet despite such, Linella always appears to find their way back toward their ceaseless wandering, never remaining in any one spot for an extended period.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Finullen and Asha hunt Linellas using primarily nets, though the process for preparing the fish for proper use is difficult due to the inherent amount of debris that is usually caught in addition to the fish itself, resulting in an arduous process of picking apart the outside of the fish before even beginning to clean it for consumption.
*Linella scales, once stripped for cuisine, are often discarded as part of chum, or are dumped off fishing boats. This ironically can result in Linella, young and old, encountering the scaly remains of their species, and not noticing it getting caught in their scales.
*There is a rumor amongst those who are unfamiliar with any form of culture or fashion that the Linella are what produces Elastan, however, the Asha as well as any individual who has spent even a moment looking into the subject knows that such is not the case, and is instead produced by the coral reefs the Linella tend to pass by.
*Linella are not at the bottom of the food chain, but their scales do deter fellow medium fish from approaching even juvenile members of the species.
*There have been occasional reports of schools of Linella latching onto larger fish, and traveling with them for an extended period, though no conclusive analysis has been able to be pulled from this just yet.
*Mewnes farms, existing underwater, commonly feature fish farms, or fishing vessels, nearby, to help collect or stop the removal of Elast threads by Linella schools, who are then themselves eaten.
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[[category:Fauna]] [[category:Fish]] [[category:Ashal Isles Fauna]] [[category:Daendroc Fauna]] [[category:Oceans Fauna]]
[[category:Fauna]] [[category:Fish]] [[category:Westwynd Fauna]] [[category:Altaleï Fauna]] [[category:Oceans Fauna]]

Latest revision as of 21:23, 10 December 2023

Linella
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Fauna
Official Name Linella
Common Nicknames Laran Fish, Seacleaner Guppies
Classification Fish
Habitat Various oceans and seas
Domesticated No
Current Status Common

Linella are shimmering, beautiful fish that were initially believed to be the source for the strands that the Asha wove into their famous Elastan fabric. Linella proved in the past, and still proves today, to be key to local fishing efforts. The sharp scales that prickle their bodies, which caught the Elast threads used to create Elastan, do tend to pick up far more and can make them hard to catch and eat in some instances. But, a bit of pain is often worth the gain for the fishers who seek them out.

History

Linella have existed for millennia, dating back to the ancient Dewamenet Empire, where it appears alongside other sea life on murals and in architecture. The fish also appears in some ancient Fin’ullen art, though not as prominently. However, after the enslavement of the ancient Asha and the continued rise of the Allorn Empire, any information on the Linella’s role in Dewamenet society was lost. The Fin’ullen took a dominant role in relating to the fish, as these Elves enjoyed the Linella as one of many dozens of edible fish available to them. Its spines were an issue, but Fin’ullen chefs, and those who served the aquatic Elves, became experts at descaling a Linella, allowing one to cook and then eat it with ease. Elast threads were likely discarded in these early millennia as just one of the many bits of ocean flotsam alongside sea grasses and more that the fish became hooked on. The thorny issue of Elastan rears its head in this later era, as it seems clear that with time, the Elves came to understand where the Elast threads came from, and what they were. Whether they created the fabric or simply copied old Asha methods of creation is unclear, nor is it clear if the substance existed before the Cataclysm. It certainly existed after; with the emancipation of the Asha and their flocking to the Ashal Islands, the Linella became a major source of coastal food, as well as a way for the animal people to connect with the ancient past. Many scholars have come down on the Asha side of the argument, but regardless, the Linella remains populous today. Still caught by many fisherpeople who ply the southern and eastern waters of Altaleï, as well as the waters around central Westwynd, it is also a valued way for the Asha to get their hand on Elast threads.

Physical Appearance

Linella is anywhere from half a foot to two feet long, with two to three inches of thickness, and weighs only a few pounds. The head of the Linella is marked with a terminal mouth located in the middle of the head, with their eyes located around half an inch behind this mouth, each one a stark shiny blue. A short way behind these eyes are the gills. Linella tend to have two connected dorsal fins, the front spiny dorsal fin usually extending around an inch from the top of the body. In contrast, the soft dorsal fin behind it only raises about half an inch and is connected toward the corner of the first. The pectoral fins are located right behind the gills, and the Linella has a matching pair of pelvic fins in addition to a caudal and anal fin to accompany it. Their scales and even their fins have a bright, periwinkle-blue coloration. The unique trait that the fish have is the special scales that line their bodies. Toward the tail-end of each scale, there are a small series of hooks jutting out from each that curl forward, catching stray pieces of biological matter, debris, and on occasion the odd piece of inanimate matter. These fish when swimming in schools pick these up and carry them along the currents until they finally stop, the pieces of matter eventually gliding off the hooks and into such a spot that they can be readily consumed, allowing these fish to make a home and acquire a steady source of food almost anywhere in the oceans of Aloria.

Diversity

Linella have no sexual dimorphism, and their bodies are uniform in appearance regardless of what ocean or sea they originate from.

Life Span and Development

Linella are laid in spawning grounds as several dozen cloudy-blue eggs smaller than peas, which sometimes get carried within the layers of hooks that cover the bodies of adults. Due to the nature of these fish continually being on the move, there is no defined spawning ground, and the fish can adapt and hatch in a range of climates. The eggs hatch after around sixteen to twenty weeks, rapidly maturing from their small size but reaching their adult form after around nine months. The Linella generally lives up to four years, but most die at around three.

Mental Overview

Linella are fairly dull creatures without much complex activity or thought. They mindlessly feed on various forms of plant life, but when young, they are known to serve the role of cleaning fish, attaining their sustenance by keeping larger fish clean of debris. The hooks on their body, whilst normally used to collect biological matter for consumption, are capable of collecting inanimate debris and waste that finds its way into the ocean as well, sometimes preventing this material from reaching the ocean floor or amidst the coral reefs they often find themselves residing in.

Territory and Groupings

Linella exist in schools of up to 500 members, who swim in repeated migratory patterns, and consistently remain traveling after they spawn their eggs every autumn. Despite the awareness of the birthing patterns of the Linella by the Fin’ullen and the Asha, the Linella always seems to produce enough living offspring to offset any vast deficit that is created throughout the year. There have been multiple attempts to try and localize them to certain specific areas, yet despite such, Linella always appears to find their way back toward their ceaseless wandering, never remaining in any one spot for an extended period.

Trivia

  • Linella scales, once stripped for cuisine, are often discarded as part of chum, or are dumped off fishing boats. This ironically can result in Linella, young and old, encountering the scaly remains of their species, and not noticing it getting caught in their scales.
  • Linella are not at the bottom of the food chain, but their scales do deter fellow medium fish from approaching even juvenile members of the species.
  • Mewnes farms, existing underwater, commonly feature fish farms, or fishing vessels, nearby, to help collect or stop the removal of Elast threads by Linella schools, who are then themselves eaten.

Accreditation
Writers Follower, HydraLana
Processors FireFan96, MantaRey
Last Editor HydraLana on 12/10/2023.

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