Maryland
Maryland's history goes far back into the mists of times. There have been people there for time immemorial, living in the forests, and among the hills. It wasn't until the white man came in 1498. They came in dregs at first, explorers and adventure seekers. But eventually, they came in a full wave of colonization that swept away the old world. In 1632 it was granted by King Charles I to Lord Calvert, and opened for colonization a few years later. Maryland was notable for being a haven for Roman Catholics, which in England was anathema.
Maryland would be vital in the Revolutionary War, and would be the seventh state to ratify the Constitution. The state would be strategically vital during the Civil War, and would continue to be important even until the modern day. Baltimore grew from a trading post, to one of the largest cities on the East Coast, linked to the rest of the nation by rail, and sea. The Bay fuelded the growth of Maryland, and the state rapidly became one of the most populous in the United States. Maryland would be a key state in moments such as the Civil Rights Movement, and is one of the most vital states to this day.
Geography
Maryland is located in the middle of the East Coast of the United States, at the head of the Chesepeake Bay. The Chesepeake is the largest inland Bay in the world, and as such an important shipping route. Major raillines also run from Baltimore all throughout the country, making it a location of important strategic implications.
Ecosystem
Maryland is known as 'The mini-USA' because of its wide variety of ecosystems. There are decidious forests, plains, hills, mountains, valleys, rivers, swamps, every kind of environment. The area around Baltimore is mostly tamed, farm and horseland, civilized, and neatly ordered.
Ecosystem Cycles
Summers in Maryland are hot, and the Winters bitter cold. The seasons are strong in Maryland, and they swing from extreme to extreme.
Localized Phenomena
The Chesepeake Bay is unique not just to Maryland, but to the world, the largest inland Bay on Earth. It is brackish, with fresh and salt water mixing. It is also heavily polluted, and the Garou and Rokea fight hard to preserve what little life remains.
History
Maryland is where the Anthem of the United States was composed. It has housed two capitals of the nation, and is one of only two states to willingly give up land in order to found Washington, D.C.
Tourism
Maryland sees an influx of toursits in the spring, as people flock to DC in order to see the famous Cherry Blossoms of the Capital. They bloom for a two to three week window in April or May. Beside that, Maryland enjoys a steady stream of tourists thanks to the high historical value of the region.
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