After much thought, I began to create a deer-like creature. They would be large, about the size of a horse, and they would travel in small herds. Their fur would be a shimmering shade of gray, with silver streaks throughout. Their antlers would be impressive, and with a small tweak, I gave the males slightly larger antlers. Their antlers would have vines and flowers growing on them, and after a small amount of consideration, I gave them Wyld magic.

Their eyes would be different shades of green and blue, and their hooves would be the same shade as their eyes. And with that, I finished. I inspected my creation meticulously. And with that, I named them. They would be called Viridis Cervorum - the verdant deer.

I created three herds, and let them loose to grow.

Now I would make another creation: a variation of my snakes. They would have scales as hard as stone, and the same jewel-like shades as the trees. They would also be quite a bit bigger, able to swallow smaller Viridis Cervorum whole. After I gave them silver eyes and a small amount of Wyld affinity, I made them. They were created faster than the deer, as I based it mostly off of my snake schema.

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Their scales glistened in the sunlight, reflecting the colors of the surrounding flora and fauna. Each scale was as smooth as glass, yet as tough as the most resilient stone, providing a natural armor that made them nearly invulnerable to predators.

Their size was imposing, towering even over the Viridis Cervorum. Their jaws could unhinge, allowing them to swallow their prey whole in a single gulp. Despite their size, they were surprisingly agile, able to move quickly and navigate through the dense undergrowth with ease.

The silver eyes I had given them glowed with an otherworldly light, giving them an eerie appearance that inspired both fear and awe in those who beheld them. Their small amount of Wyld affinity gave them a connection to the natural world, allowing them to sense changes in their environment and adapt accordingly.

Overall, my new creation was a powerful and formidable predator, perfectly adapted to thrive in the lush and vibrant world I had crafted. I watched with satisfaction as the three pairs I made slithered off into the foliage, their jewel-like scales shimmering in the dappled sunlight. They were named Crystallus Anguis, or crystal snakes, after their scales.

Finally, I carefully finished the ecosystem by introducing prey creatures like deer, rabbits, mice, birds, and even a few harmless snakes, modified only to blend in better. To maintain the balance, I also included a population of mundane tigers to keep their numbers in check.