Unther
Unther extends from the River of Metals in the north to the Winding River in the south-west and the River of Swords in the far south-east, which forms the border its old rival and sometimes-ally Mulhorand. Technically, Unther’s borders continue to the Chondalwood in the far south-west, the Unthangol Mountains in the far south and the northern-most plains of the Eastern Shaar in the south-east, near the Lake of Salt. In practice Unther has not projected significant power or influence past the Alamber and Angol rivers, and the Black Ash Plain, for many decades.
The Winding River and the Riders to the Sky Mountains form Unther’s western border with its former vassal state of Chessenta.
Geography
Unther consists of three distinct geographic regions. The Menesankh or Plain of Life is a continuation of the region of the same name in Mulhorand, which wraps around the southern end of the Alamber Sea. This area is highly fertile and heavily populated. The Green Fields, a sub-division of this region in the south-east, between the Alamber and Angol rivers, is even more fertile than the rest thanks to the volcanic ash that blows downriver from the great active volcanos Fussell and Temmikant, and serves as the breadbasket of Unther. The Methtir or Northern Plains extend between the sea and the Methmere, and are less fertile than the Menesankh but still well-settled. Trade and fishing are more important in this region. Finally, the Marthessel is the rocky uplands region, consisting of the Riders to the Sky mountain range, the Smoking or Smoky Mountains, the Unthangol Mountains and the Ship of the Gods volcanic island. These areas are more lightly settled.
Climate
Unther bakes under a fierce sun for much of the year, its broad central plains and rolling dunes bearing the brunt of relentless heat and only sporadic, sudden storms. Winters bring little relief—days remain warm while nights can dip to surprising chills, especially where mountain breezes spill down from the Southwall and Stormhorn ranges. Along the River of the Maerimydra and around Lake Lamath, riparian oases foster lush groves and irrigated fields, creating sharp contrasts with the surrounding arid wastes. Near the Shining Sea coast, humid sea breezes temper extremes, giving rise to salt marshes and mangrove thickets that stand in stark relief to the desert’s harshnes
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