Winderia is a peninsula on the western coast of the continent of Cüro. It is bordered on the north, west, and south by the Joral Ocean, and it is connected to the mainland by the narrow Irvak Pass. North of the Irvak Pass lies Serpent Sound, a thin inlet that creates an aquatic divide between Winderia and the rest of Cüro. Unlike most of Cüro’s coastline, Winderia meets the ocean with steep cliff faces rather than soft beaches, save for the stretch of beachfront in Stillwater Bay and a small landing area on the northern edge of Irvak Pass. These geographic features provide Winderia with unusually stout natural defenses, a contributing factor to why it has never faced a critical threat from outside forces. Winderia experiences a temperate climate, and the western plains produce most of the agriculture for the peninsula. The only regions that do not enjoy plenty are directly north and south of the Gray River valley, where the climate does not provide for ideal growing conditions. Fortunately, the peninsula can produce enough to support the entire populace. Winderia lies in the northern hemisphere of Ao. The southern coast can reach high temperatures during summer; the central and west regions become very humid, while the southeast remains very arid. The High Forest gradually transitions from large deciduous trees to evergreens as you move toward the north coast. If conditions are right, winters in the most northern areas are harsh.