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==[[The_World_Tree/Kusha|Kusha]]==
[[Image:Kusha Map.jpg|left|300px|Map of Kusha]]The northern most continent of the four, '''Kusha''' is known as the "land of merchants".  Based loosely off of ancient middle eastern culture, the landscape is primarily comprised of desert and coastal landscapes with grasslands along the Ethirian border.  Predominant races in this region include in order of population size: Humans, Tieflings, Half-elfs, Aarakocra, and Half-orcs. All other races are part of an extreme minority due to climate and emphasis on social values.

'''Kusha''' is divided between three areas, known as '''[[The World Tree/New Haven|New haven]]''', the '''[[The World Tree/Shade Lands|Shade Lands]]''', and the '''[[The World Tree/Tan Sheng Flats|Tan Sheng Flats]]'''. These areas hold different ecological differences from one another but each are loosely under the rule of the capitol.

==='''[[The World Tree/New Haven|New haven]]'''===
Located west of the Tallaia Mountains, '''New Haven''' is the most recent acquisition of '''Kusha''', after signing a peace treaty with the Aarakocran tribes that dwell within the mountains. After discovering land west of the mountains, '''New Haven''' has become the frontier for trade and produce, dealing with many unique situations of their own. This area is teeming with rivers, natural minerals, and coastal lands, but struggles to survive due to poor farm ground, dangerous beasts, and some hostile Aarakocran tribes, who refuse to allow "outsiders" to settle there.
==='''[[The World Tree/Shade Lands|Shade Lands]]'''===
Located centrally of the country, the '''Shade Lands''' holds the largest expanse of desert region in the area, with villages and settlements working together to survive in the hostile lands. Holding the capitol of '''Kusha''', this land is rich with trade from distant lands, skilled craftsmen, and unique agriculture. Life here is difficult, but the '''Shade Lands''' hold a hardy people that hold teamwork and acceptance as their highest ideas.  Where villages and settlements may be safe from the elements, this land struggles with traveling and caravans, losing many to the harsh storms, lack of water, and ferocious desert beasts.
====History====
Originally settled by the Azer, the Shade Lands was paramount in its trade with the Old World, crafting and trading many of the needed weapons and materials to fight with the Great Freeze. As the Azer expanded, large amounts of bronze and electrum were found buried beneath its sands, causing the other natives, the Efreeti, to claim a dynasty over the region and to submit the Azer to mining these goods for their building of the "City of Brass" in the elemental plane of fire. After a failed holy crusade by Demedor of the Old World Crusaders, the Efreeti ruled the Shadelands for over 300 years, mining the bronze beneath its land, until the Azer were nothing but a memory. Their greed, however, blinded them from the others in this world. Fire giants from the Tajzina Mountains invaded from the mountain and claimed the Shadelands by force, banishing the Efreeti to the Plane of Fire. These fire giants ruled for almost five centuries, using the forges of the Efreeti and using their created salamanders as its fuel. It was in this moment, when Kusha seemed hopeless, that Demedor traded with the long forgotten Azer of a way to survive the land and to smite the fire giants from where they came. One by one, the mighty army of Demedor captured each of its cities. It was not until Ar'dabh fell, that the fire giants surrendered and agreed to leave the Shade Lands.
==='''[[The World Tree/Tan Sheng Flats|Tan Sheng Flats]]'''===
Located east of the Tajzina Mountains, the '''Tan Sheng Flats''' is a land formerly under its own rule, uniting with '''Kusha''' for its unique trade and goods. These flats return an oasis from the harsh lands of '''Kusha''' with the settlements within housing a paradise far from the ways of the growing powers. The '''Tan Sheng Flats''' hold unique architecture, coastal lands, and peaceful people, sharing and giving to one another as equals. This "paradise", however, does not come without its flaws. The people are kind but ignorant to the ways of manipulation and corruption, with the Jinchou woods said to hold great evils yet to be banished from their lands. The settlements require their own protection, usually housing monks or priests armed with combat and magic to protect them. This protection, however, is based within ancient studies, easily stopped by modern inventions and tools.

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===== Points of Interest =====
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Abiq|Abiq]]''': Located near the foot of the Tallaia Mountains, Abiq is a largely tiefling city with high political intrigue.
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ahkar|Ahkar]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ain Dara|Ain Dara]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ar'dabh|Ar'dabh]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Bazadh|Bazadh]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Damiya|Damiya]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Dhobai|Dhobai]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ebir-Nari|Ebir-Nari]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ebla|Ebla]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Fujiken|Fujiken]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Ha'zam|Ha'zam]]''': "Jewel of the Shadelands", Ha'zam is the largest city in '''Kusha''', holding claim to a melting pot of all races and trade goods.
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Habai|Habai]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Jezadh|Jezzadh]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Jiban|Jiban]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Khabhuk|Khabhuk]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Khutaf|Khutaf]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Masad|Masad]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Medah|Medah]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Murasame|Murasame]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Naku|Naku]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Nimokita|Nimokita]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Nu|Nu]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Raku|Raku]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Sakna|Sakna]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Sali|Sali]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Saman|Saman]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Serjilla|Serjilla]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Shahejar|Shahejar]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Tarzzan|Tarzzan]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Tribe_of_the_Sunbrothers|Tribe of the Sunbrothers]]''': Located on the western shores of '''Kusha''', next to the '''[[The_World_Tree/Trinity_Islands|Trinity Islands]]'''.  The Aarakocra tribe itself is very large, ranging from 30-45 members, led by chieftan [[The_World_Tree/Thraaka_Sunbrother|Thraaka Sunbrother]] and shaman [[The_World_Tree/Kekko_Sunsister|Kekko Sunsister]].
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Yagardah|Yagardah]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Yazafji|Yazafji]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Zarhat|Zarhat]]'''
* '''[[The_World_Tree/Zorha|Zorha]]'''