Here's the concise, valuable rewrite focused on Shuriman wildlife and Maokai:

Shuriman Wildlife encompasses diverse species adapted to desert life:

Brackern Ancient crystalline creatures living in clans throughout the Shuriman desert.

Dormun Massive creatures with chitinous plates that can sense hidden water reservoirs. Nomadic tribes build permanent settlements on their backs.

Desert Creatures

• Eka'Sul: Herd-dwelling desert goats
• Mwatis: Goat-like creatures with plated casques, valued for wool and insulation
• Kmiros: Giant scarab swarms that prey on travelers
• Ralsiji: Large, aggressive minotaur-like quadrupeds with thick horns
• Sandswimmers: Massive creatures with webbed feet that travel under sand in predictable patterns

Xer'Sai and Outerbeasts Void creatures plaguing southern deserts. Xer'Sai average the size of large dogs, led by their queen Rek'Sai. They burrow underground and ambush caravans.

Shuriman Camels Native desert-adapted transportation animals, though vulnerable to predators like Xer'Sai.

Skallashi Large quadrupedal herbivores used for transport and cargo. Notable features:

• Long legs adapted for desert travel
• Painted with protective symbols
• Decorated horns with totems
• Capable of carrying built-in living quarters
• Ownership indicates prosperity

Maokai An ancient treant guardian transformed by the Ruination:

• Originally a peaceful nature spirit from the Blessed Isles
• Survived undeath through life-waters in his heartwood
• Possesses nature magic, morphing abilities, and super strength
• Can sense and heal corrupted nature
• Seeks to cleanse the Shadow Isles and restore his homeland

Current mission: Battles the undead while searching for ways to restore the Blessed Isles to their former glory.

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