The Fractured Planes of Belle
The Fractured Planes of Belle are widely regarded as the most hostile place in Dominalem. The colossal planes cut off the southwestern states of the Empire from the Northern. A dark and cruel place the winds often bite, and are said to have teeth of their own. The common grey of region reflects the mood of those who are unfortunate enough to be traveling through.
Geography
General Terrain
The majority of the region is covered in desolate rolling hills, around which lie hundreds of gaping chasms resembling a myriad claw marks left by a beast on the skin of its prey span across the desolate landscape. The Planes are bordered by two connecting rivers that signify the southern and eastern limit of the region. To the west a daunting mountain ranges serves as another boarder to the peninsula to the west.The Despairing Wall Woods
Along the south eastern edge of the planes a forest of dead trees signifies the border to the denizens of South Verengar. Known as the Despairing Wall many hazards live in these tainted forest. Hidden Swamps with noxious gas are common places in the lower parts of the woods, and have claimed the life of many a cartographerBelle's Defiance
Located heart of the Planes the dormant volcano Belle's Defiance can be seen from anywhere in the region. The Corpse-like mountain maintains a menacing vigil on the region. The Primordial catastrophe that was its eruption left the area around its base a jagged plain of volcanic rock, and glass. The most forgiving section of the mountain is its eastern side where a polluted lake sits manifested from the tainted run off of the winter snow.Trailblazer's Folly Mountain Range
A mountain range that starts from the south most river an continues all the way to the north. Splitting off east and west in a staggered fashion near the middle of the region. With only two relatively safe mountain passes to travel through many a caravan has been ambushed in the range's jagged cold belly. Many brave souls has perished trying to find alternative routes, safer routes through these mountains.Saint Ceros Lake
Named after the patron saint of the wilds, Ceros Lake is the only hospitable area in the region. Tucked away in the draw of a mountain, it is protected from the harsh weather and near constant dust that harasses travelers. It's water is clean and nearby caves warm making it a common stop for weary travelers.Fauna & Flora
Fauna
The planes are harsh place where only the strongest or most resourceful creatures survive. Many of the creatures that inhabit these wastes are larger and hardier versions of common creatures. Wolves are said to be large as horses; Bats are the size of a large child; Deer have straighter deadlier antlers; birds swarm pray as a cloud of bloody beaks; and bears somehow became even more deadly.Notable Creatures
The Planes are home to a variety of monstrous creatures. Most of these beasts have been hunted to near extinction in the more habitable parts of the world, however the planes are not suitable for civilization, and many of the planet's apex predators live here. The more notable creatures are: Veren Landsharks, Drakes, Trolls, Worgs, Demolition Ants or the occasional Labor of Murder Moles.Flora
The majority of flora found in the region is ether dead grass, Sage Brush, or dead trees. That being said rare flora and useful roots and flowers are known to grow in parts of the Planes. A few of the more common species are: The species, species, or species. While some plants are useful other plants are predatory or position. Most of the dangerous flora is rare and often resides in the Despairing Woods. Common deadly plants include: species, species, Man traps, or Leper's Ivy.
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