Plains of Eristasia

Credits are going to:
Ayama: author - worldbuilder - cartographer.
SatyricAbyss: co-author - editor - voice actor.

To the north you’ll find the Plains of Eristasia. It’s known as the most dangerous location of Arihasa due to it’s severe low temperature and the fact that this biome is in a perpetual snowstorm. The biggest danger lies with the fact that your vision will be very limited. The snowstorm dies down by the end of the year and only the bravest dare venturing down into the plains to find the rare Sibraia plant, which is capable of curing frostbite. Don’t be fooled by the innocent mountain peaks looking over the plains. It may make you forget that this place is hell, but frozen. The Alchemists are most interested in this area, as this is the only location where Sibraia grows. Alchemists have discovered that Sibraia grows around every 50 kilometers away from eachother, and are best harvested during the week where the snowstorm dies down. Traversing the Plains of Eristasia when the storm dies down seems safe, it’s not. Since more invidivuals are entering the plains in search of their riches, it’s more food for the predators. The Plains of Eristasia also have a mineral rich area. The minerals, also known as Taykhon, is created when lightning hits the ice underneath a thick layer of snow. The Scholars have attempted to extract this mineral but have failed in their attempts. The wildlife in the Plains of Eristasia is currently unknown. Only their presence is what is known about them, since they travel across the plains quickly and unnoticeable. One specie of the wildlife of the Plains of Eristasia have been uncovered by a large group of Scholars and has been given the nickname ‘The Silent Hunter’, as this creature took out 3 quarters of the entire squad. Those who survived were lucky enough to tell the tales. The Silent Hunter owes it’s nickname to it’s best ability, which is stalking their prey unnoticed. When the time is right, and their prey has let down their guard, it’s their moment to attack. The Scholars also suspect that this predator possesses heat vision, since the snow storm does not seem to affect the vision. During an expedition performed by the Alchemists, another species was uncovered. Unlike the ‘Silent Hunter’, this creature is the opposite. They make themselves known, because they know that no one can escape. They share features of a regular bear, but are atleast three times as big, thus bearing a lot more strength with them. A tribe has been discovered by the Alchemists on another expedition, which they call the Ice Elves. These elves, descendants of the Ancient Elves, are low in population, but are grand masters of water magic. They’ve long been unnoticed due to their superior hearing, but have made themselves known to the Alchemists for a trade offer of supplies.