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The continent of Ethryn is normally divided by scholars into four principle
zones. These are named Kalvarche, Shareale, Gannon and T'Ceer. Gannon is also
often considered a sub-continent, and is also described seperately within this
site.
Kalvarche
is named for the non human race dwelling in and around the Singing Desert. The
Desert itself is largely the result of the rainshadow produced by the 'C'
shaped Kalason Ranges. Temperatures in the area are not extreme with mean
annual temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but rainfall is normally
less than 7 inches per annum. Soils within the region are very poor with little
vegetation in the Desert proper, and there is much limestone and gypsum giving
the desert a bright glare which can lead to a condition akin to snow-blindness.
Shareale
takes its name from the Sea of Shareale around which the region sits. The Sea
of Shareale is connected to the ocean via the Straits of Gorgrin. Currents in
this area, where the waters from the Sea of Shareale, the Gulf of Turan and the
waters north of Gannon meet are so dangerous that the region is collectively
known as the "Cauldron." Vegetation on the western side of the Sea of Shareale
is generally Tropical Shrublands along the coast grading into Temperate
Forestlands inland. The Eastern side tends to greater variety with Tropical
Shrublands in the south with large tracts of Tropical Deciduous Forest. This
grades into the great grasslands occupied by the Krizak Nomads in the North
East and Eastern regions.
Numerous human realms are found around much of the Shareale Regions. Those in
the north and west tend to be smaller while on the east are the much larger
realms of the Morchainti Empire and the Gorgrin Tuvess.
Weather is dominated by the effects of the Krizak Mountains which run East-West
across the continent. Cold winds flowing south from the mountains interacts with
the warmer air above the Sea of Shareale producing "interesting" weather.
T'Ceer
is named for one of the three known realms found on this part of the
continent. The three realms are found around the inland Sea of Telceer.
Vegetation in this region is a mix ofTropical Shrublands and Temperate Forests
though in the Southwest portion large amounts of Savannah can be found. The
eastern portion also has vast areas of Tropical Deciduous Forest with virtually
impenetrable undergrowth.
Gannon
is the name given to the large island or sub-continent at the southern end of
Ethryn. Little is
known about its inhabitans. Large portions of the island are covered in
Rainforest, both Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous types being found. A large
number of exotic animals and plants are found there and there is some trade
from here to the realms of the Shareale region. For more details on this region
view the Gannon section of the site.
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