The Moonsea area is filled with many interesting geologic features. Most obvious is the sea itself, which contains many an interesting isle, besides the famous Traitor's Isle, if the adventurer knows where to look. The climate of the area is rather temperate, with the tropical regions in the north. The northern point of Moonshadow it is only about ten days sail northward until one reaches the equator and the mysterious lands north of it, where people live in houses built for giants and they ride the wind in giant winged palaces. The winds generally blow in from the northwest, bringing rain to the northern parts of the Moonsea. The southern areas receive little rain, as there is a small chain of mountains, which block the wind, creating the Dry Desert.

[DIE]The Amerisan Mountains

The range of mountains sacred to the goddess Amerisa is located in the eastern part of the Moonsea area, just southeast of Moonshadow. The mountains are sometimes referred to as the Roof of the World, for there is no point higher known to any in the Moonsea area, even the great sage Gladior. Just above the treeline rests the great temple complex Falconrest. The great fortress is ancient, many claim it was created when the gods shaped the world, for it is one solid rock. No bricks or mortar mar its perfect surface.

[DIE]The Dry Desert


[DIE]The Moonsea

The Moonsea is named after its shape, namely that of a crescent moon.  It is similar to a large gulf off of the larger Sea of Caekiir surrounding the rest of the continent.  There are several smaller islands inside of the Moonsea, but only one of any size or import: Traitor's Isle.  At one point in time there was another isle, about 50 nautical miles north of where the city of Aeyn lies today with a busy city built on the island.  The cult of an ancient sea god is said to have dwelled there, making it strangely ironic that the island sunk when it was hit by a large tidal wave and simultaneous earthquake.  Beneath the waves there is a kingdom of sea elves which is constantly in contact with the elves of Moonshadow.  All sorts of exotic marine life abounds in the warm seas, although in the deeper portions of the sea there is marine life of a more sinister sort...

[DIE]The Sea of Cækiir

The main body of water in the warm climates of southern Aeyn is the Sea of Caekiir.  The warm waters contain all sorts of fish and other wildlife.  Traders ply their work up and down the coast and within the Moonsea area, most of the sea is explored because of the difficulty of trading with the regions south of the Dry Desert without the expensive liscenses charged by Salar Firenze, Baklava's minister of trade and King Gregory's childhood friend.

[DIE]The Free Plains

This region of rolling plains is located just east of the Moonsea and nestled just to the West of the majestic Amerisan mountains. Farming in the region produces an unequaled yield, but the regions population consists of warlike nomadic tribes made up of elves, humans, and half-elves. Half-elves find the tribes of the Free Plains to be especially welcoming, for the tribal life is one of the few that will truly accept the heterogeneous breeds into society. Likewise, in tribes of the Free Plains both elves and men work side by side as equals. Few societies exist that have the races working as closely or as well together. Anarchy reigns supreme in the Plains, with each tribe claiming a certain territory that moves according to the seasons. Woe be to the traveller who should spend a night and water their horse at a clan's hole without permission. In addition, most of the tribes continually war with each other; a practice to satisfy their bloodthirsty deity, Bathamen. The lands of Baklàva, Cabral, and Moonshadow also have claims to the land. The Elven Empire has left the plains alone in recent times, preferring to use the chaos in the south to ward them from any encroaching humans. Cabral claims very little of the lands, but Baklàva has claimed the whole of the Free Plains as they are the main trade route between the capital and the sea. As such, skirmishes are more than common. Travellers beware!

[DIE]The Horncrags

A smaller range than the Amerisan mountains, the Horncrags form the southern border of Baklava and are in many ways responsible for the climate of the Dry Desert to the south.  The range is largely believed to be impassible except through Fistan's pass, located nearly in the center of the range.  The pass is guarded by the large Baklavan fortress Southkeep.  On the southern side of the mountains are a few scattered villages, some Dana and some just of the desert traders of Segorah.  As the pass is closed for the protection of the people of Baklava, little is known about the southern side of the mountains.  The Horncrags are rumored to be very dangerous and travelers are warned about venturing within them on any road but that to Southkeep, as some of the other trails leading into unknown parts of the mountains might well lead somewhere, but nowhere safe.

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