Quadrate

About Quadrate

Quadrates are edible four-finned fish common across plateau biomes. They sit between Foureye and Halfmoon in the food chain and form stable schools that tolerate a fairly close approach. They are ideal for a mid-game stockpile because they are easy to find, harvest cleanly without aggression, and cook into reliable meals. Two or three Quadrates support a long dive without resupply. They also serve as a soft biome cue — Quadrate schools will not tolerate strong currents or recent predator activity, so an empty plateau tile usually means one of those two factors has changed recently.