The Aurorian Mod — Reference
Biomes and World Generation
The dimension is composed of several distinct biomes, each offering different resources and aesthetic themes.
| Biome Name | Description | Key Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Aurorian Plains | Open fields with blue grass and occasional Silentwood trees. | Lavender, Silkberries, Aurorian Rabbits |
| Aurorian Forest | Dense forests of Silentwood trees. | Silentwood Logs, Mushrooms |
| Weeping Willow Forest | A swamp-like biome featuring large Weeping Willow trees with hanging vines. | Weeping Willow Wood, Water Pools |
| Lavender Field | A vibrant purple biome filled with Lavender plants. | Lavender Seeds, Lavender Flowers |
Natural Structures
- Runestone Dungeons: Large towers made of Runestone, visible from a distance.
- Darkstone Dungeons: Underground mazes constructed from Darkstone, often covered in webs.
- Moon Temples: Massive, rare structures often found on floating islands or high elevations.
- Ruins: Small, dilapidated stone structures containing minor loot chests.
Mobs
The Aurorian is inhabited by both familiar-looking animals and dangerous new entities.
Passive Mobs
- Aurorian Rabbit: Blue-furred rabbits found in plains. They drop Aurorian Rabbit Hide.
- Aurorian Sheep/Cow/Pig: Variants of vanilla animals that spawn with the dimension's blue tint and drop Aurorian-specific meat (e.g., Aurorian Pork, Aurorian Beef).
Hostile Mobs
| Mob | Health | Behavior | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurorian Slime | 4-10 | Smaller and much faster than vanilla slimes. | Aurorian Slimeballs |
| Moonbeast Knight | 20 | Fast-moving armored humanoid that inflicts Hunger on hit. | Soulless Flesh, Iron/Cerulean gear |
| Crystalline Sprite | 15 | Flying entities that shoot projectiles at the player. | Crystal Fragments |
| Spiderling | 6 | Small spiders spawned by the Spider Mother boss. | String, Spider Eye |
Blocks and Ores
The Aurorian features a unique mining tier system. Players must often use tools from the previous tier to mine the next.
| Ore Name | Harvest Level | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Aurorian Coal | Stone (1) | Fuel and crafting the Portal Igniter. |
| Cerulean | Iron (2) | Entry-level Aurorian tools and armor. |
| Moonstone | Diamond (3) | Mid-tier equipment; found deeper underground. |
| Geode | Diamond (3) | Drops various crystals and gems when broken. |
| Aurorianite | Master (4) | High-tier material found primarily in Runestone Dungeons. |
| Umbra | Master (4) | High-tier material found primarily in Darkstone Dungeons. |
| Crystallite | Master (4) | The highest tier material, found in the Moon Temple. |
Special Blocks
- Silentwood Log: The primary wood source. Used for basic crafting and Silentwood Torches.
- Aurorian Furnace: A specialized furnace that can be upgraded with Chimneys to increase smelting speed and fuel efficiency.
- Moon Forge: A late-game block used to craft Aurorian Steel and repair high-tier equipment.
Items and Equipment
Specialized Tools
- Dungeon Locator: A craftable compass-like item that points toward the nearest dungeon structure.
- Lockpicks: Used to open the locked entrance doors of Runestone and Darkstone dungeons. They have a chance to break upon use.
- Scrapper: A machine that allows players to break down damaged Aurorian tools and armor into their base components (scraps/nuggets).
Consumables: The Tea System
Players can harvest plants to brew teas that provide powerful buffs. * Lavender Tea: Provides Resistance I for a short duration. * Silkberry Tea: Provides a Speed or Haste buff. * Seedlow Tea: Provides health regeneration.
Unique Loot
- Amulets: Rare drops from bosses that provide permanent passive buffs when held in the inventory or equipped (if Baubles is installed).
- Sticky Spikers: Throwable items that stick to surfaces and damage mobs that walk over them.
Mechanics and Enchantments
Unique Enchantments
- Lightning: Can be applied to swords. Deals bonus damage to armored enemies and is essential for the Moon Queen fight.
- Resistance: An armor enchantment that provides a flat reduction to incoming damage.
Tool Leveling
Aurorian tools have a unique property where they gain "experience" as they are used. Higher-level tools may gain increased durability or mining speed, making them more effective than their vanilla counterparts over time.
Mod Integration
- Tinkers' Construct: Adds Aurorian materials (Cerulean, Moonstone, etc.) as tool parts with unique traits like "Moon-touched."
- Patchouli: Provides an in-game guide book called "The Aurorian Guide" which details every block and mob in the mod.