The Pan

The Pan is a large salt pan seated among the western foothills of the mountains of the southern continent. It was created by Chopstick Eyes on an aesthetic whim upon seeing her own dry blood on the stone.
Puddles of stagnant rain- and spring-water dot the Pan, and often host pink algae, as well as tiny arthropods such as brine-flies. Other puddles are a more familiar blue-green, or too shallow to hold any colour other than a blue reflection of the sky above.
The mineral salts of the Pan have curious nutritional properties. Being made in the image of Chopstick's blood, the composition of the salt is highly similar to the blend of mineral nutrients required by most life. Used as a supplement, it can prevent deficiencies of zinc, magnesium, potassium, and other minerals.
The local pink algae has an unusual tang to it, and makes for a palatable and plentiful spice.
The Pan is currently the only known habitat of wild kites.