Editing Desert (section)

===Desert Topographic features===
*'''Mesa''': Once a large outcropping of rock (like a crag) worn down to an almost perfectly flat surface by wind erosion. 
*'''Oasis'''': A place where there's water in an otherwise dry environment.
*'''Rivers''': Of course, rivers are not unique to deserts. Nevertheless, a river flowing through a desert can have a major effect. Within a short distance of a river, you can have a nice fertile stretch.
*'''Desert Flora''': Flora is sparse on the ground and those which do are fortified against harsh conditions. The most common are thick grasses, succulents, cacti, etc. They often have deep roots to get as much water as they can, thick leaves, and horny and waxy coats. When it does rain, some deserts will transform overnight into massive fields of flowers that last for only days.
*'''Dune Sea''': massive heaps of sand. Navigating dunes can be difficult at the best of times, and outright dangerous when a sandstorm rolls in and potentially buries you. See Erg.