Kopcha Zalusa (KAWP-cha za-LOO-sah)
Geography
Also known as Suchá Smrt, Kopcha Zalusa is an arid and barren region in the central Gromalion Consortium. One of the predominant features of Kopcha Zalusa is the extensive errosion of the sedimentary rock formations that pock mark the landscape. Over the eons, wind and water have sculpted the landscape. Vast eroded canyons, treacherous gullies, and reaching buttes are the norm rather than the exception.
Localized Phenomena
Although water is scarce, Kopcha Zalusa features intermittent streams and small rivers that flow during periods of rainfall. These waterways often contribute to further erosion of the landscape.
The ephemeral waterways that emerge during precipitation can prove hazardous to travellers caught unaware. Flash flooding, ground strike lightening, mudslides, and quicksand can develop in areas that were bone dry and safe mere minutes before.
The ephemeral waterways that emerge during precipitation can prove hazardous to travellers caught unaware. Flash flooding, ground strike lightening, mudslides, and quicksand can develop in areas that were bone dry and safe mere minutes before.
Climate
Kopcha Zalusa is a region of harsh and brutal climate. The region is best characterized as a semi-arid zone.
Summers are scorching, especially during the months of Andru and Utudru, with temperatures reaching upwards of 115℉. Even with high temperatures in the 100 plus range, the nighttime temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
Winters here are just as brutal, but the extreme swings that mark the summer months are absent. High's in the 30-40 degree range and ovenight lows below zero are commonplace in late Lehadru and early Batdru.
Precipitation is low at best year roaund, but especially low in the summer. Droughts are commonplace and flora and fauna well adapted to low moisture ecosystems stand a chance at survival.
Summers are scorching, especially during the months of Andru and Utudru, with temperatures reaching upwards of 115℉. Even with high temperatures in the 100 plus range, the nighttime temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
Winters here are just as brutal, but the extreme swings that mark the summer months are absent. High's in the 30-40 degree range and ovenight lows below zero are commonplace in late Lehadru and early Batdru.
Precipitation is low at best year roaund, but especially low in the summer. Droughts are commonplace and flora and fauna well adapted to low moisture ecosystems stand a chance at survival.
Fauna & Flora
Vegetation in the Kopcha Zalusa is sparse and adapted to the arid conditions. You'll find hardy grasses, sagebrush, and other drought-resistant plants. Trees are generally scarce, and the landscape will appear desolate.
Foraging is impossible in the summer and winter months and difficult during the shoulder seasons in the months of Nindru, Studru, Zuxdru, and Oeldru.
Foraging is impossible in the summer and winter months and difficult during the shoulder seasons in the months of Nindru, Studru, Zuxdru, and Oeldru.
Alternative Name(s)
Suchá Smrt
Type
Badlands
Location under
Owning Organization
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