Lavéma

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The region forming the north-eastern tip of Hechalis, located between the Rógyphu mountain range and the Saphava lake.

Geography

Defining Features

The name "Lavéma" is related to "laha" (water) and "vémba" (tail), hinting at both the lake and the way the region protrudes from the rest of the kingdom.

Rógyphu Mountains

The Rógyphu mountains form a natural border between Hechalis and its north-western neighbor kingdom. Of special note is Róvryta, a spur of the mountain range that protrudes far into central Lavéma. Consequently, the center of Lavéma is notably narrower than the rest, only about 100 km wide. This area is also known as "Mamlacila", which roughly translates as "Pinched Neck".

Dyspanol Forest

Moving from Róvryta towards the lake, one encounters the Dyspanol forest which covers about half of Mamlacila. It is the largest forest in Lavéma and well-known for its untamed beauty. Numerous folk tales take place in this location, attracting adventurers from all over the duchy.

Saphava Lake

The Saphava lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Nimyric Empire, about 700 km long and up to 200 km wide. It stretches along the eastern border of Lavéma. Numerous towns and villages are found on its shore, most of them specializing in fishing. The largest of them, Daphólynn, is a famous trade post for shipping goods across the lake to the eastern neighbor kingdom.

Fauna & Flora

Forests in Lavéma mainly consist of broadleaf trees such as vynngólané and dinthumané. Another common sight are climbing plants such as the ligovon. Meadows are covered in grass and wild flowers such as véléra, ryphlara or ketanóra. The Saphava lake is home to many colorful fish species, such as the vérnelul. The forests are inhabited by various herbivores such as the dyntuon and nolcobin, and carnivores such as the bontiba, the daó or wild chelaniné. Furthermore, there are numerous species of birds such as the dymseó or the ryméda.

Natural Resources

Lavéma is mainly known for food production. The inhabitants along the mountains produce ake, with the town of Mibyólin being most famous for it. Another renowned producer of ake is the town of Ondalin. The Dyspanol forest is known for huntable game. Especially the tall dyntuoné are popular targets, being a major source of fur, hide and various meat products. Furthermore, the Saphava lake is rich in fish. Several species that live there are considered delicacies in all of Hechalis.