Fellak

Crown of Aresa

Aresa, the glittering jewel of the material plane and the location of numerous wars and conflicts, cities and empires. Its eleven continents bear unique climates, temperatures, people, and fauna.
One of the most revered is Fellak, or the Crown of Aresa. Fellak remains relatively untouched by the imperialistic expansion of the many empires and kingdoms that stand upon Aresa, and is often seen as a pristine reminder of the original world created by Iriall all those Millenia ago. Fellak is legendary, known in the legends as the location of many great battles between Infinite One's such as Lord Sivoran and Zehk. Today, life on Fellak is more peaceful, but only fools would grow complacent. Fellak can be a dangerous place.
Fellak is home to numerous forms of life and locations. Tribes of simple hunters and gatherers settle in the plains and forests, fending off attacks from the more vicious life that roams the wildlands. The swamps, filled with hostile creatures are often given a wide berth by travelers, while the desert to the north is separated by plains and forests. The Order of the Paradigm's current day headquarters and fortress, Vorlan Sanctuary is nestled neatly in the mountains that seperate the harsh desert from the more temperate forests and plains, and the Order lives in relative seclusion.

Geography

Fellak is a wondrous place. To the north, lies the desert, separated by the great mountains. Deep within the mountains sits Vorlan Sanctuary, the most recent stronghold and current headquarters of the Order of the Paradigm. Below the mountains, lies the plains and the forests, home to hunting tribes who live simple lives. These rugged tribes are hardened by the hostility and viciousness of much of the local fauna, such as minotaurs, kobold tribes, wyverns, and most notably, the undead. To the left of the forests and plains, on the coast, lies the swampland, a quagmire of decay and wasteland. It is rumored that the swamps were created by a rather heated battle between Zehk, The Phthral that he leads and one of the other Infinite Ones, leaving a scar upon the surrounding area. Travelers to Fellak are best to avoid the area, although some maintain that their are long forgotten secrets to be found there. Finally, at the southern tip, lies the Bronze Coast. Often the first sight a weary traveler to Fellak will see, the Bronze Coast is a calm place. Barring the occasional alligator or opportunistic bandit, the Coast is relatively easy on travelers.
Overall, Fellak is home to some of the most unique locations and landmarks in Aresa. It bears the tallest mountains in the world, lush forests, barren swamps, and arid deserts. Fellak is shaped not only by those who live on it today, but by those who came before, the great battles and events sparked by the Infinite Ones during their wars over the Material Plane. Their influence changed and molded Fellak into the place that it is today.

Fauna & Flora

As one would expect, Fellak is home to a vast variety of Flora and Fauna. From grotesque oozing amalgamations that fester in the swamps, to powerful, but reclusive minotaurs, Fellak has no shortage of intriguing, but often deadly, wildlife.
The desert is relatively barren, as it is not suitable for life barring few exceptions. Most often, you will find roaming Order of the Paradigm patrols, who scout out the desert for any secrets or foes.
The plains and forests are home to a wide variety of life. Tall, robust trees reach to the sky. The plains are home to tall, obtrusive grass, that can easily conceal hunters. Creatures like the minotaurs and ogres clash in the plains and forests.
The swamp is relatively uncharted, although the malformed ooze abominations, the undead and the cunning Kobolds are noted to be most prominent in that region.
The coast is home to groups of violent alligators and the occasional bandit or pirate, seeking to score an easy mark on clueless new arrivals.
Fellak's varied set of life makes it quite the obstacle for any adventurer or traveler, and has heavily hindered expansion and exploration into the region.

Natural Resources

Fellak is relatively untouched by the current reigning empires. Few have managed to make a considerable foray into the dense wild lands without meeting staunch resistance from the hostile tribes and other wildlife. However, Fellak contains many natural resources that are desired. From its massive forests, stone and metal deposits in the mountains, and ample space for farming, Fellak is a wellspring of resources that many empires yearn to tap into.

Maps

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  Fellak, RPG Maker

  An early rendition of the map of Fellak for Aresa, The Foreboding Grounds

Type

Continent

Location under

Aresa

Included Locations

• Lord's Tower
• The Bronze Coast
• Vorlan Sanctuary

Included Organizations

• Order of the Paradigm

Characters in Location

• Faedru Jujif, Dragon Knight