Ancient Cloud Turtles

Cloud Turtles float amongst the clouds with ease, providing refuge for wildlife crossing the canyon. The Turtles constantly grow as they age and there are three well known Ancient Cloud Turtles: Qo’Tella, Qi’Eana and the oldest of all turtles Qen’Mala. It is rare for a Cloud Turtle to grow beyond the size a shell length of 12’ due to poachers and predators taking advantage before a community can form to protect the vulnerable Turtle. While the turtles themselves are very docile, the communities that from around them are extremely protective. Those that try to prey upon the weak that seek shelter on the back of the Turtles, often find themselves swarmed by the other species of birds and beasts. The long, slightly hilly shells offer great shelter, they also are amazing breeding grounds for flora, creating unique biomes found nowhere else around the rim. Fresh water is often trapped among the ridges of the turtles shells as it floats through cloud banks. No one is truly sure how these three ancients have lived as long as they have but they show no signs of dying any time soon. It is always good luck to travel with Cloud Turtles during your voyage, as providing shelter for a young turtle often means the favor will be returned if needed.

Qen’Mala’s shell houses a shanty town built up by travels who have seeked refuge away from all civilization, seeking the protection offered by a beast of this size. The town acts as a sort of harbor, allowing a place for sailors to tie up their ships and have a few days on more solid ground. The town is considered a sanctuary, providing a place where sailors, pirates, and refugees can mingle in safety.

Ancient Turtle 	Length - 12 miles +

Width - 6 miles +

Qen’Mala     	Length -  22 Miles

Width - 12 miles