Vashnir - Country
Vashnir is one of the largest countries of Isaldar. Bordered by Goroth and Ilsworth, Vashnir may seem less impressive at the outset, but it houses a vast land of plains and meadows along with rugged hills and some towering mountains, and supports a variety of habitats for wild life - both animals and monsters.
Geography
Vashnir is a fairly flat river country, with a few hills scattered along the plains and the rare mountainscape in the distance. The 4 rivers of Vashnir separate the country into 4 major segments, with the River Vite flowing to the coast of the Sapphire Sea, where towns such as Nin Ranu-ung are built on and within the steep rock faces. There are also some major forests within Vashnir, the most well known being the Forest of Quilda housing the wood elves of Vanesse, and the magical Forest of Aurie.
Localized Phenomena
The red grass of Vashnir's plains have still yet to be explained other than the myths of the Battle of the Crossroads. Other than that, strange migration patterns have lead to increased tropical bird species being found on Vashnir's coasts during the summer, and due to its many rivers, flooding is very common within Vashnir if measures are not put in place in the area.
Climate
Vashnir has a mild summer and fairly chill winter, with frequent rain but little snow.
Fauna & Flora
Due to being low in relief and mostly grassland plains, the most common animals found within Vashnir are deer, pronghorn, foxes and wolves as well as many bird species such as crows and sparrows. Within the deciduous forests, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, moose and even bears can be found, with ravens being commonly seen amongst the trees. Within these forests, birch, elm, maple and willow trees grow, making the forest undergrowth pretty dark with only sparse light breaching the canopy. Some rare flower species can be found, but mostly shrubs and moss will cover the forest floor. In the Aithog Plains and other places in Vashnir, the grass is a crimson shade instead of the usual green. Traditional legends owe this to the Battle of the Crossroads and many other major battles, dying the grass with blood.
Natural Resources
The Vashni people mostly trade with other countries for their resources, and craft products within Vashnir. However the country does have some mineral reserves, mainly silver, and many animals are reared and crops farmed by many residents of Vashnir, as well as the forests that provide wood for construction
History
Vashnir was founded by Randall Greythorn I after the terrors of Morgana's Reign were over.
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