Terrain Specials are special properties that can appear on a land tile. Terrain Specials are part of the World Creation that takes place at the start of a New Game. Many Terrain Specials are Minerals and will benefit any Town that can claim the tile where the mineral is found. Some Terrain Specials are bonuses that can be claimed by a Wizard and may contain wondrous Treasures. Magical Nodes are Terrain Specials that can enhance both the Town and the Wizard.