Glen Conon
Glen Conon is a hilly and mountainous region on the western slopes of The Spine (aka Trotternish Ridge) and to the east of the North Coast region of the Trotternish Peninsula.
Glen Conon is home to clans of Gnomes and Dwarves. The area has slowly been inhabited by numerous other types of creatures (not all friendly or good).
Mountain dwelling humans dot the region in small hamlets and isolated farms. Many are members of varied minor clans or a sept of The Great Houses.
Key settlements and points of interest are:
- Glen Conon Ruins
- Stag Lodge
- Gnomengarde
- Buttesthorne Farm
- Cairn Ringil
- The Hanging Place
- Cairn Moran
Geography
Glen Conon is a highland area that covers numerous hills, foothills and mountains. The hills ranges from 40-50 meters in height to around 2500 meter high craggy mountains.
The hills and mountains are mainly old volcanic flows(igneous), basalt, sedimentary, limestone and gneiss rock with numerous karst formations and areas of erosion forming natural caves and caverns. Some of the area is landslip with mounds of broken rock and limestone chips that can prove dangerous to those without sure footing. Fossils of ancient monsters, dinosaurs, mammals and ancient fauna can be found spread throughout the region.
The highland area serves as a watershed down to the North Coast for the River Conon and the River Rha. Some of the creeks and rivulets run both above and below ground forming underground waterways through caves and caverns.
Small lochs can be found across the region along with numerous waterfalls and pools. These small water sources work as watering holes for animals and other fauna as well the homes to water-born creatures.
Ecosystem
The Glen Conon region enjoys a temperate and sub-tundra climate.
Average Monthly Temps:
| Months | Temps (Hi/Low) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Am Faoilleach (Faoi, F) | 40° / 31° | 21 days |
| 2. An Gearran (Gearr, G) | 41° / 30° | 18 days |
| 3. Am Màrt (Màrt, M) | 44° / 32° | 20 days |
| 4. An Giblean (Gibl, G) | 48° / 34° | 14 days |
| 5. Cèitean (Cèit, C) | 52° / 38° | 13 days |
| 6. An t-Ògmhios (Ògmh, Ò) | 55° / 43° | 13 days |
| 7. An t-Iuchar (Iuch, I) | 58° / 46° | 16 days |
| 8. An Lùnastal (Lùna, L) | 58° / 46° | 16 days |
| 9. An t-Sultain (Sult, S) | 55° / 44° | 19 days |
| 10. An Dàmhair (Dàmh, D) | 50° / 39° | 20 days |
| 11. An t-Samhain (Samh, S) | 44° / 35° | 21 days |
| 12. An Dùbhlachd (Dùbh, D) | 41° / 31° | 22 days |
Fauna & Flora
Glen Conon has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Tree varieties include:
Typical temperate, sub-tundra animals include:
| Fir | Cypress | Spruce |
| Acacia | Persimmon | Pine |
| Maple | Sycamore | Alder |
| Elm | Cottonwood | Apple |
| Poplar | Ash | Aspen |
| Hemlock | Prunus (Stone Fruit) | Beech |
| Holly | Oak | Birch |
| Walnut | Willow | Pecan |
| Juniper | Larch | Cedar |
| Laurel | Linden | Locust |
| Dogwood | Magnolia | Hawthorn |
| Mulberry | Hackberry | Yew |
| Deer | Elk | Lynx |
| Weasel | Fox | Cougar |
| Bear (Brown and Black) | Badger | Wolverine |
| Wolf (Red and Dire) | Bat | Hare |
| Rabbit | Opossum | Squirrel (Grey, Brown, Red) |
| Mouse | Vole | Mole |
| Gopher | Rat | Canine |
| Cat | Ibex | Goat |
| Sheep | Pig/Boar | Cow |
| Insects |
Natural Resources
Glen Conon is rich with resources.
- Minerals
- Gems (Legendary, Very Rare, Rare, Precious, Semi-Precious, Common, Ordinary)
- Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Electrum, and perhaps limited Mithril, etc.)
- Semi-precious or Common Metals (Copper, Tin, Aluminum, Iron Ore, etc.)
- Wood
- Grains
- Grasses
- Water
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