Would you look at that! The east is quite octopus-oriented...

The algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) is considered to be the first land octopus and the pioneer of inkfolk civilization and farming. It is quite easy to distinguish from its extremely long and spindly limbs and branch-like papillae; these are adaptations to help it thrive in the dense kelp forests it inhabits.

The gloomy octopus (Octopus tetricus) is the primary octopus species of the Eastern continent. It is a social, mid-sized species that often has a characteristically dark head in contrast to the rest of its body. The gloomy octopus is the most social octopus, considered to be a pioneer in inkfolk city architecture, and the deserts of the eastern continent are famously chock full of ruins from ancient civilizations that once thrived in the areas.

The horned octopus (Macroctopus maorum) originates from the Southeastern corner of the continent, rivaling the giant octopuses in size. Inhabiting tropical kelp forests, it is a top predator in its area. Traditional jewelry of this species differs from those of other octofolk in that it often includes other species' beaks and fish bones.

The giant cuttlefish (Ascarosepion apama) is the largest species of cuttlefish. It inhabits the Eastern deserts and reefs and is desert-adapted with tons of frills. For a desert species, it is surprisingly heavyset, but as such they have the ability to sit through long periods of low prey. The colors and patterns of this species are extremely intricate.

The gold-ring octopus (Amphioctopus fangsiao) is an Eastern desert octopus easily distinguishable by its golden ocelli. It inhabits the inner desert areas not habitable by most other inkfolk. Fun fact: they invented stir-frying!