Peatlands
Named after the high quantities of peat in the area, The Peatlands are a highly acidic mire that can prove quite dangerous to humanoids due to its loose ground composition and lack of viable nutrition. As it has no feed out our source for water to move, the land is highly acidic, dry, and deprived of nutrients. The Peatlands are as deep as six to ten feet in some locations without any evidence of it being deeper than any other location.
The Peatlands are filled with plant life and small creatures who have found means of survival on their own. Primarily based on the large population of insects in the area, small mammals and birds thrive in this environment.
Despite being so close to the ocean, it is landlocked by a series of hills and mountains. , this isolation from other water sources is what has made The Peatlands so acidic.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of The Peatlands is its high abundance of peat which is coveted by whiskey brewers, mechanics, and farmers alike for its versatile usage as energy.
Narrow wooden walkways and foot trails marked with torches show the path to navigate the way through The Peatlands. Sometimes wood gives way due to the weight of caravans. New routes need to be made or old routes need to be repaired with limited supplies.
The Peatlands is also a breeding ground for predatory monsters. Being a more treacherous environment, many magical creatures can do their bidding undisturbed while still having access to wildlife and resources. Those who deal with the dead can find well-preserved bodies in the swamp, making it a great resource for corpses with little risk. Malicious fae and astral creatures will trick travelers off the path or intentionally destroy paths to provide themselves with entertainment.
The Peatlands are filled with plant life and small creatures who have found means of survival on their own. Primarily based on the large population of insects in the area, small mammals and birds thrive in this environment.
Despite being so close to the ocean, it is landlocked by a series of hills and mountains. , this isolation from other water sources is what has made The Peatlands so acidic.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of The Peatlands is its high abundance of peat which is coveted by whiskey brewers, mechanics, and farmers alike for its versatile usage as energy.
Narrow wooden walkways and foot trails marked with torches show the path to navigate the way through The Peatlands. Sometimes wood gives way due to the weight of caravans. New routes need to be made or old routes need to be repaired with limited supplies.
The Peatlands is also a breeding ground for predatory monsters. Being a more treacherous environment, many magical creatures can do their bidding undisturbed while still having access to wildlife and resources. Those who deal with the dead can find well-preserved bodies in the swamp, making it a great resource for corpses with little risk. Malicious fae and astral creatures will trick travelers off the path or intentionally destroy paths to provide themselves with entertainment.
Geography
To the South is the Malbrin Gulf. Part of the Crimson Mountains crosses over the peatlands and becomes the headlands of the Malbrin Gulf. This area stretches south eastern and connects to the Hal Varti region of Drac Lichdom.
North of the peatlands is Mount Voltun and Dour Shore, the Capital. This is the highest peak of the Crimson Mountains.
Slightly eastward and further north of the Mount Voltun is the Paradise Plains. Paradaise Pains is the largest geological zone in Dour spanning roughly 70% of its land mass. This is a flat low-lying area with mountains and hills to the far west, forest to the north and east, and volcanic desert to the south.
North of the peatlands is Mount Voltun and Dour Shore, the Capital. This is the highest peak of the Crimson Mountains.
Slightly eastward and further north of the Mount Voltun is the Paradise Plains. Paradaise Pains is the largest geological zone in Dour spanning roughly 70% of its land mass. This is a flat low-lying area with mountains and hills to the far west, forest to the north and east, and volcanic desert to the south.
Fauna & Flora
Being a bog, the Peatlands is home to plants and moss such as peat, pitcher plants, sundews, orchids, water lilies, rosemary, cranberries, and blueberries. The only trees to grow in the Peatlands are spruce and tamarack trees.
Bogs are infested with insects, which is a primary diet of those who live in the Peatlands. Turtles, birds, and frogs rely on insects for sustenance. Rodents are capable of locating a variety of plants, seeds, and animal byproducts to eat. Larger mammals such as beavers, caribou, and moose have also been able to make a habitat of bogs.
Bogs are infested with insects, which is a primary diet of those who live in the Peatlands. Turtles, birds, and frogs rely on insects for sustenance. Rodents are capable of locating a variety of plants, seeds, and animal byproducts to eat. Larger mammals such as beavers, caribou, and moose have also been able to make a habitat of bogs.
Natural Resources
Peat:
Good natural fertilizer and used to make whiskey. Peat can also be processed into fuel in many cases. It can continue burning if lit on fire even in rain and can burn for long periods of time. This slow burn is a crucial step in whiskey making and as a means of renewable fuel.
iron: The still waters of the bog allow for iron sediments to settle and congeal into large deposits. This iron is known as bog iron and gives off an orangish-red hue to the water it lays in and it known for being resistant to rust.
iron: The still waters of the bog allow for iron sediments to settle and congeal into large deposits. This iron is known as bog iron and gives off an orangish-red hue to the water it lays in and it known for being resistant to rust.
