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 Exohuman knowledge about the fauna of Ralar Bay is limited. Exploration occurred only during a few targeted [[beta_age|Beta Age]] expeditions organized by the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]] and during the initial construction phase of [[firetown|Firetown]] and associated resource scouting efforts. Plans for a comprehensive underwater survey were ultimately abandoned due to the outbreak of the [[great_war|Great War]] and the post-war restrictions enforced by the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]]. As a result, all data concerning the underwater world of Ralar Bay is based solely on accidental sightings and fragmentary sensor data.
+==== Fish ====
+  * [[Crimson Deepfish|Crimson Deepfish]] – A blind, slow-moving species that uses vibration and chemical cues to navigate near hydrothermal vents.
+  * [[Glowfin Ray|Glowfin Ray]] – Flat, cartilaginous predator known for its bioluminescent fin tips, believed to hunt in complete darkness.
+  * [[Rilzak]] – Shape-shifting ambush-predator, capable of altering the pigment of its skin to seamlessly blend into its surroundings.
+==== Aquatic Insects ====
+  * [[Scalding Skimmer|Scalding Skimmer]] Larvae – Insect larvae that cling to mineral outcrops in geothermal pools; develop rapidly before emerging as short-lived adult forms.
+==== Aquatic Invertebrates ====
+    * [[Darun]]  – Highly intelligent, octopus-like cephalopod. Unlike most deep-sea creatures, the Darun has developed an advanced problem-solving ability, camouflage adaptation, and tool usage.
+  * [[Tubeworm|Tubeworm]] Colonies – Clustered around sulfur vents, absorbing nutrients from chemical plumes.
+  * [[Deep Mussels|Deep Mussels]] – Filter feeders anchored to volcanic rock, tolerant of extreme heat.
+  * [[Lava Crabs|Lava Crabs]] – Armored invertebrates that dwell in steam fissures, adapted to rapid temperature changes.
+  * [[Nuzar]] – Bioluminescent filter feeder that thrives in the nutrient-rich geothermal shallows of the Ralar Bay.
+  * [[Taval|Taval]] – Hard-shelled crustacean-like species native to the warm volcanic shallows and underwater geothermal caves of the Ralar Bay.
+==== Marine Microfauna ====
+  * Thermophilic Microbes – Bacteria and archaea that form the foundation of the bay's food chain, often living directly in boiling pools or near lava channels.
+==== Surrounding Fauna ====
+  * [[Kajanga]]  – Amphibian-fish hybrid, blind yet possessing large, functionless eyes. Known for its  role in Native myths.
+  * [[Nathar]] – Semi-aquatic mammal highly adapted to both land and sea, using its muscular limbs and webbed feet to traverse the rocky shores, ice caverns, and geothermal pools that characterize its habitat.
 ===== Local Population and Settlement History =====