The Misty Swamps
Geography
The Misty Swamps is located at the far east of Nomardia a few miles away from the Moonforest. It's muddy and misty domain make it extremly hostile to life for all races that are not used to such terrain but makes a perfect home to those who are. The only and greats kingdom in it is the Goblin Kingdom and otherwise do only a few small villages and settlements in this swampy territory.
Ecosystem
The Misty Swamps, type of wetland ecosystem characterized by mineral soils with poor drainage and by plant life dominated by trees. It exists in an area with poor drainage and sufficient water supply to keep the ground waterlogged, and it has a high enough supply of minerals in the water to stimulate decay of organisms and prevent the accumulation of organic materials. It is found in a region of low relief associated with rivers that supply the water.
Climate
The Misty Swamps has warm and moist climate.
Fauna & Flora
Flora: Softshell Turtle, Pygmy Sunfish, Alligator, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Water Snakes, Cottonmouth, Coot, Snowy Egret, Panther, River Otter, Marsh Rabbit
Flora: Yellow Iris, Branched Bur Reed, Lesser Bulrush, Reed Sweet Grass, Purple Loosestrife, Goat Willow, Common Osier, White Willow, Sweet Galingale, Greater Pond Sedge, Sweet Flag, Water Mint, Water Solider, White Waterlily, Attraction Waterlily
Natural Resources
The ecosystem naturally filters water, the plants absorbing overabundant nutrients. It also absorbs water from heavy flooding, acting as a giant sponge. It also protects from erosion. The water in the swamp helps with all of this.
Alternative Name(s)
The Forggy Swamps, The Pumkin Lands, The Dirty Sea
Type
Wetland / Swamp
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