North Cnocshire

North Cnocshire is an area in The Lowlands province, which encompasses the Imperial county of Chrichheim.
Until recently, North Cnocshire was part of a greater Cnocshire area. However, the area is now separated into the modern North Cnocshire and Cnocshire areas.
== Geography ==
North Cnocshire features a diverse and picturesque geography. The terrain is predominantly hilly, with rolling green hills interspersed with patches of dense woodland and a lot of open moorland. These hills are dotted with small streams and lochs that carve through the landscape, many of which provide essential water sources. The climate in North Cnocshire is temperate, with mild, wet winters and cool, damp summers, resulting in lush, verdant vegetation throughout the year. The fertile valleys between the hills are ideal for farming, supporting a variety of crops and livestock, while the higher elevations offer stunning views and serve as natural fortifications for the area's inhabitants.
Interestingly, polling data suggests that nearly half of Chrichheim's tabaxi population lives in North Cnocshire.
== Economy ==
North Cnocshire's economy is a blend of agriculture, craftsmanship, and trade. The fertile valleys are intensively farmed, producing an abundance of crops such as barley, oats, and root vegetables, alongside thriving livestock farming, particularly sheep and cattle. The region is renowned locally for its skilled weavers and craftsmen, who produce high-quality textiles and goods. The presence of rare magical resources, like flora, allow apothecaries and alchemists to create potent elixirs and enchantments. Trade routes to and from the Spine of the World intersect in North Cnocshire, facilitated by well-maintained roads that ensure a steady flow of goods and commerce.
== Wildlife ==
=== Flora ===
The fertile valleys and gentle hills of North Cnocshire are covered with vibrant wildflowers such as bluebells, heather, and gorse, creating a colourful patchwork during the blooming seasons. Dense woodlands of oak, ash, and birch trees provide habitat for diverse wildlife and are interspersed with groves of trees influenced by magical energy, whose leaves shimmer with a magical glow. The moorlands are dotted with hardy shrubs and grasses, capable of withstanding the cooler, wetter climate. Along the shores of the streams and lochs, willows and alders thrive. There are also an above-average presence of magically-infused plants, which are often used in potion-making.
=== Fauna ===
The fauna of North Cnocshire is as diverse as its flora. The rolling hills and dense woodlands are home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and badgers. Birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, are commonly seen soaring above the landscape or perched in the tall trees. The streams and lochs are teeming with fish, including trout and salmon, which attract otters and herons to their banks. In the moorlands, hardy species like grouse and hares can be found, perfectly adapted to the rugged terrain.
=== Atypical Species ===
Like all parts of Magnula, there are various kinds of creature that live here that don't conform to typical bestial classifications. Various kinds of fae can be found in North Cnocshire. These range from the helpful to the mischievous to the outright malevolent. Naturally, many of the locals look at fae with a degree of suspicion. There is also the elusive silver stag, mysterious creatures that are said to represent protection and purity. To see one, they say, is to be blessed with good luck. In the moors and marshy areas of North Cnocshire, trolls may be present. The trolls that live here are often solitary and generally peaceful unless disturbed. The locals have taken to calling them 'moss trolls' as the long periods spent sleeping often result in mosses covering their bodies.
== Trivia ==
* North Cnocshire is inspired by the East Renfrewshire area of Scotland.