Halinn

Halinn is a continent located in southwestern Abexilas. Notable nations on the continent include the Akashiro Shogunate, Jorthar, the High Kingdom of Verena, the Realm of Taurëmár, Sakravir, the Kingdom of Rhosgard, the Kingdom of Leyden, the Principality of Ynqar, Taravor and many others. 
Halinn contains the subcontinent of Zarilyia, which is located within the south-westernmost corner of Halinn. Zarilyia is home to the ZTO (Zarilyian Treaty Organization). Prominent nations in Zarilyia include the Daranate of Kaizra, the Dariath Federation, Ariefell, the Tsardom of Naan, Port Mia, and more. 
== Etymology ==
Although the exact origin of the continent’s name is unknown, there are multiple different theories of how it came about. 
One possible origin for the name is the Pothriki language, where the continent is called “Hölunnttrik”, litterally meaning “Land of the river Höl”, referring to a river in the continent’s north that nearly splits its in two.
Another proposed origin for the name derives from a possible miscommunication. The Halin were an early group to arrive on the continent. Upon the arrival of those that had come to Abexilas via the comet, it is possible that early interactions between the these two groups led to the those who arrived from the comet mistakenly understanding the identification of the people as the "Halin" to instead be the name of the broader lands which they occupied.
Halinn is also known as Kamiya in some nations, particularly within the Kanōto region. This alternative name is commonly used in countries such as the Akashiro Shogunate, Hwaryeong, and Yun-Tsau, reflecting their linguistic and cultural ties. It derives from the Akashiren word 'kami', that being the Akashiren Kami that inhabit the continent.
Finally, some believes that the name derives from the ancient peoples of Hallandren, immigrating from Kanahulu to form Taravor.
== Geography ==
=== Regions ===
Halinn contains the Kanōto Region in the east of the continent, predominantly made up of just the Akashiro Shogunate, though formally including Hwaryeong and Yun-Tsau before their respective annexations. Despite the modern divide of the far east and the rest of the region, Kanōto is characterised by its nations rich intertwining history and culture. 
=== Geographic Features ===
The river Höl in the north is a major feature of Northern Halinn, as it spans nearly the entire width of the continent, as such, it is a defining feature in the border of many northern nations.
The Hyprian Highlands are a highland area within the Southeastern reaches of the continent. They were a major area controlled by the Hyprian Dynasty, for which they are named. Just beyond that, Baden's Bay lays at the Southeasternmost edge of the continent. The bay is one of the defining features which separates the continent of Halinn from the neighboring continent of Rozakkora.
Tengaki is a vast mountain range in the east of Halinn. Hosting the highest peak of the continent, the Tengaki mountains run through multiple nations, those being the Akashiro Shogunate, of which most of the mountain range is located, Viratayn, Renesphey and Esutaria.
The Neytaruh river flows through southern Halinn, beginning in Taravor, before flowing through Viratayn and going out to see between Reneshphey and Twin Cities. The river and its tributaries encircle a landmass known as Othos Island, which has a swamp biome on its southern side.
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