An overview and map in prose. Geography Larger, but less inhabited than the Northern Continent, the Southern Continent has only two safe harbors, one in the north and one in the southwest. The rocky cliffs and storm tossed beaches prevented settlement for a long time. Mountains in the west are surrounded by forests, while the plains of the central region give in to the volcanos of Avernus and the Swamp of Despair in east. The volcanic mountains to the east are the domain of the Kingdom of Avernus.
Temperatures are high but tolerable, and the land is rich in Fire Elemental Stones.
The conditions are made more livable thanks to the efforts of the Ancient Order of All-Consuming Flame, one of the Eight and located in this kingdom. The Empire of Kanno is a totalitarian police state, ruled over by the shadowy Emperor Lucian, the second best living Blademaster, but reputedly the deadliest swordsman alive. The River of Sorrow marks the boundary of the Empire and the beginning of the central plains. The central plains are home to the Republic of Marsith. The Fortress of Tears guards the only bridge across the treacherous River of Sorrow, repeling invasion from the Empire of Kanno.