Ur'Den
Ur'En is a continent on the planet Ur. The name roughly translates to "First Land" in the Ancient Radashi tongue. It features many diverse regions and lands and peoples. From the high deserts of the Southern Steppe to the effervescent dreamscape of the Zordal Forest. It is where greaceful Aetherays soar high above the bustling streets of Lagash. Where nomadic Kalari merchants sell chitin harvested from Dire Spiders to stoic Disken monks. It is a strange land full of wonder and mystery.
Geography
The continent of Ur'En sits in the southern hemisphere of Ur. The north of the continent is a tropical latitude while the south is covered in permafrost. The White-Bone-Teeth Mountains cut through the center, leaving the rain-shadow of the Redlands on the western side. To the northeast, a small series of volcanic islands called the Heartfire Isles dot the coast. To the southwest, the large sub-continent of Autumal Isle rests. Many Earthmotes float like clouds above the lands, two of the largest include Mot'Bashaal and Mot'Deshaan.
To travel from Hrol in the southeast to the Sindoran Heights in the northwest as the Windsnake flies, takes approximately 6 months on foot. Likewise, to travel from Mina in the south to the tip of Cape Antonon in the north would take about 4 months. The continent is surrounded by ocean on all sides. It is not known if other continents exist.
To travel from Hrol in the southeast to the Sindoran Heights in the northwest as the Windsnake flies, takes approximately 6 months on foot. Likewise, to travel from Mina in the south to the tip of Cape Antonon in the north would take about 4 months. The continent is surrounded by ocean on all sides. It is not known if other continents exist.
Fauna & Flora
Ur'En has many diverse habitats with many species specific to those and found nowhere else. With several distinct biomes, Ur'En's life comes in many different shapes, sizes and colors.
Ur'En sports a wide variety of plant and fungal life. Some of which is easy to recognize. In the south for instance, coniferous trees like pine and fur can be found. Others are a little more strange. Much of the vegetation found on the continent have magical properties of some kind. Some, Such as many found in the Blood Swamps are carnivorous. It is common for plants and fungi in the Zordal Forest is bio-luminescent, typically fueled by magic. The entire forest of Hakarim Forest bears pink leaves while many on the Autumal Isle display the colors of fall year-round.
The animal life is equally astonishing. Creatures fill every conceivable ecological niche. Many exhibit magical abilities. From the Thristlebug to the Gargant, life here comes in many forms.
Ur'En sports a wide variety of plant and fungal life. Some of which is easy to recognize. In the south for instance, coniferous trees like pine and fur can be found. Others are a little more strange. Much of the vegetation found on the continent have magical properties of some kind. Some, Such as many found in the Blood Swamps are carnivorous. It is common for plants and fungi in the Zordal Forest is bio-luminescent, typically fueled by magic. The entire forest of Hakarim Forest bears pink leaves while many on the Autumal Isle display the colors of fall year-round.
Natural Resources
Ur'En is rich in resources. Large swaths of continent are forested such as the The Howling Woods and the Rajjahid Jungle, providing lumber to nearby civilization. Large deposits of silver and precious stone exist in the White-Bone-Teeth Mountains as well as Iron, Tin and Copper. Much of the land is fertile, making for good agricultural use. Animals, both domesticated and wild are plentiful.
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