Buwan

In the north hemisphere, between Edane and North Equikora is the continent of Buwan, the home of an ancient and well traditioned Empire that has, in recent years, become a place of mystery and terror.

Geography

The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous with 66% forest. The population is clustered in urban areas on the southern coasts, plains and valleys. Buwan is located in the northwestern hemisphere of Unorrea multiple tectonic plates.

The climate in Buwan ranges from a frigid taiga biome in the north to a humid almost rain forest biome along the southern coastline.

About 73% of the continent is mountainous, with a large mountain range running through the heart of the continent and several smaller ranges spread off from the main range. The continent's largest mountain is Mount Jifu which holds a religious significance to the continent's population.

Since there is little level ground, many hills and mountainsides at lower elevations around towns and cities are often cultivated. As Buwan is situated in a volcanic zone along the The Saukasi Ocean, frequent low-intensity earth tremors and occasional volcanic activity are felt throughout the continent. Destructive earthquakes occur several times a century. Hot springs are numerous and have been exploited by the leisure industry.

Natural Resources

There are small deposits of coal, oil, iron and minerals in the Buwanese continent. Buwan is scarce in critical natural resources and has long been heavily dependent on imported raw materials. In regards to agricultural products, the self-sufficiency rate of most items is less than 100% except for rice. Rice has a 100% food self-sufficiency. This makes it difficult to meet Buwan's food demand without imports.

Alternative Name(s)

The Land of Shadow and Mystery

Type

Continent

Contested By

• The Shogunate of Buwan

Related Historical Events

• 2673
  The Darkness Comes
• 2055
  The Samurai Rebel, and the Shogunate is created
• 979
  The Tchuwan Emperor Is Killed by Kawahara Tenzin
• 782
  Settlers Land on the Shores of Buwan