Jioni Meadow
The Jioni Meadow is a large area of diverse, sub-alpine and wooded grassland that stretches several miles along the South-Eastern side of the Lendover Mountains. It provides a significant break in the Ashanti Forest, effectively splitting the woodland into two distinct parts.
Due to its far-reaching expanse, the natural composition varies wildly throughout the meadow, as do the conditions that support and maintain the natural habitat.
Fauna & Flora
When allowed to grow and develop naturally, much of the meadow is home to various varieties of tall, fragrant grasses and a kaleidoscopic cast of flowering plant life. Its rich vegetation attracts a wide variety of insects, including dragonflies and over 80 species of butterflies. These insects, in turn, draw a host of other fauna to the area.
Some of these include rodents such as mice, marmots, and voles, various types of birds, wild boar, roe deer, rabbits, and predators from the mountains.
Some of these include rodents such as mice, marmots, and voles, various types of birds, wild boar, roe deer, rabbits, and predators from the mountains.
Natural Resources
The nutrient-rich soil runs deeps throughout much of the meadow, making it an ideal location for agricultural growth. Fruits and vegetables commonly grown here include blueberries, cranberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and radishes.
Drainage from the mountain provides ample water sources in the form of various brooks and rivers. These also make good fishing spots.
History
The western portion of the meadow, nearest the mountain range, has historically been used as as hunting grounds by people indiginous to the region. Native elves carefully cultivated the land to attract a plethora of wild game, eventually expanding the meadow via controlled burning and assarting. In time, the land came to be regarded as a neutral territory between elven tribes, where peaceful negotiation and trade could occur.
Later settlers used the eastern part of the meadow to develop orchards and farm lands. These settlers and their families are responsible for the eventual founding of the trade city Concourse.
Type
Meadow
Owning Organization
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