Author: Krim

• Wild:  A giant relative to the modern firefly, Lampyridae Sublimis bioluminescence can be sight to behold. Unfortunately for these multicolored insects, its predators are less interested in their natural beauty, and more keen on obtaining the charge light they store in their posterior sack.

• Domesticated: Unfortunately, Lampyridae lacks the intelligence to be tamed, so attempts to create "glowbug farms" for charge light have been unsuccessful thus far. Glowbug hunts, on the other hand, are a frequent survivor past time

• Known Information: With a slow flight speed and little in the way of natural defenses, Lampyridae is this cave system's resident victim, as predators and survivors alike hunt them down in search of that precious resource.

Wild

A floating beacon of light often found in the deepest pits of these caverns, Microluminus Alectryon's appearance can seem almost heavenly. It's colorful plumage doesn't hurt either. Even without the charged light it emits, it would give any modern bird on Earth a run for its money in terms of pure spectacle.

Domesticated

Microluminus Alectryon's ability to fly and the ease with which it perches upon a survivor's shoulder has made it a favored pet among many. Some consider it the most refined of its glowing brethren, but I think they just want them to look like pirate. Not that I blame them...

Known Information

Although its feathery eyebrows might give one of the impression that it is related to owls, it is not a bird of prey. It is entirely docile, and shows no aggression towards survivors or other creatures.

Wild

Microluminis Globulus is best described as a slobbering, roly-poly ball of affection. Just like its kin, it is completely harmless, despite its pronounced fangs. So if a survivor sees one running towards them, they should prepare to be licked, not bitten.

Domesticated

While Microluminis Globus has skin reminiscent of lizards or amphibians, its behavior is incredibly similar to a common canine. This has made it a particularly popular choice as a companion and source of Charge Light, but remember - whatever shoulder you rest it on will be covered in drool within minutes.

Known Information

Unfortunately, being so ugly that you're cute is not an effective means of self-defense, which lands it near the bottom of the food chain. Its Charge Light may intimidate some predators, but its attracts just as many.

Wild

More than twice the size of wild Titanoboa Exomantur, Serpens Regulus is the largest and most lethal snake I've encountered. With a skull that's more draconic than serpentine, it possesses a powerful bite, made even deadlier by the potent venom dripping from its fangs.The unique shape of its skull allows Serpens to hunt in a way that other snakes cannot: by burrowing. Once underground, it simply waits for its victims to approach. Fortunately its forked tail is usually still visible, poking just aboveground.

Domesticated

Miraculously, survivors have not only managed to tame Serpens Regulus, but ride it. Some can even stay seated while it is lies in wait belowground, though I doubt it's a pleasant experience. While a wild Serpens can only be forced out of hiding by fire or explosives, once domesticated, it is easily trained to burrow or surface on command

Known Information

The unique shape of its skull allows Serpens to hunt in a way that other snakes cannot: by burrowing. Once underground, it simply waits for its victims to approach. Fortunately its forked tail is usually still visible, poking just aboveground.