Massi Desert

The Massi Desert, a vast expanse of scorching sands and treacherous dunes, dominates southern Ankomst. It's a land where survival is a constant struggle, where the sun beats down mercilessly, and where danger lurks beneath every shifting dune. The Massi Desert was not always a barren wasteland. Ancient texts, whispered by the nomadic tribes that roam its edges, speak of a fertile land, a verdant valley that thrived until a cataclysmic event, a magical war, or the wrath of forgotten gods transformed it into the desert it is today. Some scholars suggest that the orcish incursions from beneath the desert contributed to the desertification, their dark magic corrupting the land. The Sand Road, a lifeline through this unforgiving terrain, is as old as the desert itself. It began as a series of game trails and seasonal migration paths, slowly evolving into a vital trade route connecting the diverse cultures of southern Ankomst. Over centuries, it has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the clash of armies, and the relentless march of caravans.