Geography & Climate of Miyama
Miyama Province is located in the very
center of Kozakura. It is the strategic key
to controlling Shinkoku and Kozakura.
The province is divided into two main
sections—the Northern Plain and the
Southern Plain. Running through the middle
of the province are the wooded peaks
and ridges of the Kurisammyaku (Chestnut
Mountains). Twisting through the hills
and mountains, fast-rushing streams have
cut narrow valleys. Most of these valleys
are choked with the forests that carpet the
mountain slopes. Some slopes have been
cleared for farming.
Of the two plains, the Southern Plain is the larger. Located on the shores of Miumi (Gulf of Mi), the plain is divided into two fertile regions by a branch of the Kurisammyaku. To the east is the plain formed by the Tara-gawa Basin. The other area is watered by the run-off of a number of small streams that rush out of the mountains. Both of these areas are heavily irrigated for rice crops.
In the hills between the two areas are Nora-ko and Uji-ko, two freshwater lakes. The larger of these, Nora-ko, is extremely deep. Indeed, in its lowest depths it connects with a vast network of subterranean rivers and seas. Horrific and monstrous things have been known to rise from the depths of Nora-ko. Understandably, the lake has an evil reputation and the local peasants do not venture out onto it for any reason.
The Northern Plain is smaller and more isolated. Most of the fertile land is close to the coast, where the mountains descend suddenly into the sea. The main growing region is formed by the joining of several stream valleys. Jutting out from this plain is a rugged cape covered with forests and marshy reeds. The end of this cape breaks into a number of smaller islands, equally unsuitable for habitation.
The weather of Miyama, although varying with the seasons, is generally temperate. Springtime gradually warms the land from winter's below-freezing temperatures to an average of 60 degrees F by the end of spring. With the coming of summer, the rainy season begins. The weather becomes quite humid and oppressive. There is little wind and much rain. Things are continuously damp and mildewed. As summer continues, the rain relents and the temperature rises, becoming quite hot (95 to 100 degrees F at times). The air remains stiflingly humid in the lower valleys. In late summer, typhoons sometimes strike the coast. These vicious storms can bring 12 or more inches of rain in a single storm. Huge tidal waves batter the coast along with winds of gale force or worse.
The typhoon season marks the end of summer. The weather once again becomes cooler and more tolerable with the advent of fall. The humidity drops and the lower slopes and valleys are pleasant. The autumn foliage changes into its colorful array. As the days grow shorter, heavy frosts come. Almost at the end of the year, the first snows of winter fall. Sweeping in from the Celestial Sea, the cold winds bring heavy snows to the highland regions of the province. As winter progresses, a rare snowfall may cover the province, lighter on the lower plains and quite heavy in the mountains. The temperature drops below freezing and the lakes and streams ice over.
Of the two plains, the Southern Plain is the larger. Located on the shores of Miumi (Gulf of Mi), the plain is divided into two fertile regions by a branch of the Kurisammyaku. To the east is the plain formed by the Tara-gawa Basin. The other area is watered by the run-off of a number of small streams that rush out of the mountains. Both of these areas are heavily irrigated for rice crops.
In the hills between the two areas are Nora-ko and Uji-ko, two freshwater lakes. The larger of these, Nora-ko, is extremely deep. Indeed, in its lowest depths it connects with a vast network of subterranean rivers and seas. Horrific and monstrous things have been known to rise from the depths of Nora-ko. Understandably, the lake has an evil reputation and the local peasants do not venture out onto it for any reason.
The Northern Plain is smaller and more isolated. Most of the fertile land is close to the coast, where the mountains descend suddenly into the sea. The main growing region is formed by the joining of several stream valleys. Jutting out from this plain is a rugged cape covered with forests and marshy reeds. The end of this cape breaks into a number of smaller islands, equally unsuitable for habitation.
The weather of Miyama, although varying with the seasons, is generally temperate. Springtime gradually warms the land from winter's below-freezing temperatures to an average of 60 degrees F by the end of spring. With the coming of summer, the rainy season begins. The weather becomes quite humid and oppressive. There is little wind and much rain. Things are continuously damp and mildewed. As summer continues, the rain relents and the temperature rises, becoming quite hot (95 to 100 degrees F at times). The air remains stiflingly humid in the lower valleys. In late summer, typhoons sometimes strike the coast. These vicious storms can bring 12 or more inches of rain in a single storm. Huge tidal waves batter the coast along with winds of gale force or worse.
The typhoon season marks the end of summer. The weather once again becomes cooler and more tolerable with the advent of fall. The humidity drops and the lower slopes and valleys are pleasant. The autumn foliage changes into its colorful array. As the days grow shorter, heavy frosts come. Almost at the end of the year, the first snows of winter fall. Sweeping in from the Celestial Sea, the cold winds bring heavy snows to the highland regions of the province. As winter progresses, a rare snowfall may cover the province, lighter on the lower plains and quite heavy in the mountains. The temperature drops below freezing and the lakes and streams ice over.
Miyama Climate Table
The following table can be used to determine
the weather at any time in Miyama. To
determine the weather, find the proper
month on the table. Note the average temperature
for that month. Then roll 1d10 to
determine if that temperature is adjusted
up or down. Roll 1d6 and add or subtract
that number of degrees from the average
temperature. Each day of the adventure,
MIYAMA CLIMATE TABLE
you can adjust the previous day's temperature
(up or down) using the same
method. The temperature should never be
lower than the minimum listed for the
month or higher than the maximum listed.
The percentage listed under the Precip column is the chance of rain per day during that month. The number in parentheses is the number of inches that fall. Rains last for 2d6 hours. If the temperature is below freezing, snow falls instead of rain. The number of inches of snow is triple that listed for rain. Snow remains on the ground until the temperature rises above freezing, so several snowfalls can accumulate. For every two days the temperature is above freezing, one inch of snow melts. In addition, every 10 degrees above freezing melts an additional inch of snow per day.
| Month | Av.
Temp |
Min.
Temp |
Max.
Temp |
Temp
Gain |
Change,
No
Change |
Loss
(1d10) |
Precipitation
(In, ") |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsou | 35° |
10° |
60° |
1-4° |
5 |
6-10° |
5% (1") |
| Ju | 40° |
20° |
62° |
1-4° |
5 |
6-10° |
5% (1") |
| Yu | 45° |
25° |
70° |
1-5° |
6-7 |
8-10° |
10% (1-2") |
| Kao | 55° |
30° |
75° |
1-6° |
7-8 |
9-10° |
10% (1-2") |
| Kao II | 60° |
35° |
80° |
1-6° |
7 |
8-10° |
10% (1-2") |
| Chu | 68° |
45° |
90° |
1-5° |
6-7 |
8-10° |
10% (1-3") |
| Hsiang | 72° |
55° |
100° |
1-5° |
6-7 |
8-10° |
10% (1-3") |
| Chuang | 72° |
55° |
105° |
1-6° |
7 |
8-10° |
10% (1-3") |
| Hsuan | 68° |
45° |
95° |
1-3° |
4-5 |
6-10° |
15% (1-8") |
| Yang | 60° |
30° |
85° |
1-3° |
4 |
5-10° |
10% (1-8") |
| Ku | 50° |
25° |
70° |
1-3° |
4 |
5-10° |
5% (1-2") |
| Tu | 40° |
15° |
55° |
1-3° |
4-5 |
6-10° |
5% (1") |
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