The Shirelands

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Geography

Hills and Valleys

The Shirelands are known for its gently rolling hills, lush grasslands, and winding rivers. The land is primarily flat, with soft, rounded hills scattered across the landscape.

Climate

The Shirelands enjoy a mild, temperate climate—among the most stable and life-friendly regions on the planet. Positioned in the gentle band of the twilight belt, it receives consistent, angled sunlight and benefits from fertile soils, abundant surface water, and a highly favorable farming environment.

While lacking traditional seasons or a daily sun cycle, subtle variations occur due to long moon phases, atmospheric magic, and regional airflow.

 
Temperature & Light
  • Mild and temperate year-round, with little variation between the warmest and coolest parts of the region.
  • Light from the sun remains constant but soft—angled low in the sky, providing diffuse illumination with no harsh glare or deep shadows.
  • Temperature remains comfortable most of the time, hovering in the range ideal for crops, livestock, and human (or hobbit-like) habitation.
  • Any “cooling periods” are the result of long moon crossings subtly altering atmospheric currents, not darkness or solar changes.
 
Precipitation & Moisture
  • The Shirelands receive regular, gentle rainfall, mostly in the form of soft showers or drizzles. There are no major storms or monsoons, just a persistent cycle of light rains, mist, and dew.
  • Rainfall is evenly distributed, with no extreme wet or dry seasons. Streams and rivers stay full year-round, nourished by moisture-laden air from the sea and filtered down from nearby highlands.
  • The soil retains water well, especially in the low valleys, contributing to the lush, green grasslands and productive farmland.
 
Winds & Fog
  • Light to moderate breezes drift through the hills, usually coming from warmer areas like Berthe.
  • Fog and low mist are common in the hollows and river valleys. These tend to linger in some places, especially after rainfall or during long moon alignment, but they are rarely thick or dangerous.
  • The lack of direct overhead sunlight means fog can persist, but dappled light filtering through it gives the land a soft, magical quality.
  • Occasionally, gusts from mountain regions bring cooler, drier air, especially when long moon orbits near the night side..
 
Regional Microclimates

Lowland Valleys

  • Warmer and wetter, ideal for rice paddies, orchards, and flower fields. Rivers meander gently, and fog may pool here.
 

Hillcrests and Uplands

  • Slightly cooler and breezier, used for grazing, vineyards, and wind-sensitive crops. Rainwater runs off quickly, feeding lower regions.
 

Wooded Patches

  • While mostly cleared for farmland, some scattered groves or hedge-forests remain, often in wetter dips or protected corners, sheltering birds and small mammals.
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