Alia:Geography

Geography

Overview

The northern isles compromise two large isles, and several smaller ones surrounded by a warm sea, on the more southern large isle is the capital city of the Republic, Nolton.

To the south of the republic, on the main continent are the lands of the Empire of Rhode. Rhode's capitol city is Bernast along the Dannik river that runs through Rhode.

South of Rhode is the Shadow Wood, inhabited by the wood elves.

South of the Shadow Wood are lands comprising of desert, savanna and jungle.

To the west of the Republic of the Isles are the coasts of Prolia inhabited by sea faring humans/half orcs who alternatively fish, raid other coastal villiges or pirate the seas.

Inland from Prolia are the mountains formerly ruled by a great dwarven and gnomish civilization that fell hundreds of years ago. Now inhabited and ruled by giants and called Estvald.

Between Estvald and Rhode are the hilly lands of the Rock Gnomes,

Republic of the Isles

See Republic of the Isles.

The republic is the home of oldest known human civilization. It is 90% settled with few only a few remaining dangerous areas. There is no appreciable Monstrous Humanoid presence on the main islands of the republic. Adventures, tend to be driven by civilized peoples. Common conflicts include:

• insane or criminal villains
• political machinations
• ancient crypts and tombs.

Famous Locations:

• The Harrow Wood is an enchanted forest inhabited by all manner of the fey.
• Mistraven Swamp is an evil place inhabited by a large coven of Hags.

Major Cities:

• Alia:Nolton
• Mount Cragmore (Dwarves)