Chiral Valley

It is in the mysterious voided empires and monuments of this sun-specked land that House Lucian have made their homes. These structures of an ancient seaside empire are still the subject of study for many fascinated archaeologists and scholars. Crumbling ruins are all that visibly remain of the world that came before.

## Beacon of the Radiant Eye

The Beacon of the Radiant Eye is a welcoming tower that resides on the eastern seaboard. From this cliff, the House Lucian watches for anyone who may be making a trip across the sea. It is an important vantage point; House Lucian's leaders can survey the golden rolling hills speckled with buildings and redwoods, and see everywhere the light touches.

## Sundial Terrace

Little is known about the original architects of the giant sundial, but many continue to study feverishly to understand its origins. Each summer, in June, on the longest day of the year, those of House Lucian gather around the monument and etch the outline of its giant shadow into the stone floors of the terrace, an activity that is practised as part of the celebration for the Brightshine Jubilee.

Housing: Abundant

Warm and bright, sunlight touches every inch of the terrace. Tall, white marble spires surround a paved yellow-stone area. In the middle of this space, sits a giant, marble sundial. Homes on the terrance are situtated in blocks much like modern towns, with paved paths creating perfect, rectangular divisions. Undoubtedly one of the most typical 'urban' setting, homes here are made of heavy, high quality marble. An active but relaxing location, this place is ideal for those seeking a scholarly community. The giant sundial makes for a great conversation piece, or for a little shade during outdoor reading, as the sun shining off these white walls can be glaring.

### Local Fauna

* Rainbow Mussel (Villosa iris)
* Leaf Beetle (Chrysomelidae)
* Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
* Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
* European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
* Panther Anole (Anolis bimaculatus)
* Green Bush Rat Snake (Rhadinophis prasinus)
* Celestial AntelopeHouse Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

## Mirrorlight Promenade

A massive, decorative expanse of ancient architecture, angled to perfectly line up with the rising and setting of the sun. Hundreds of pillars exist as totems to those that call this platform home. The narrow walkways and majestic stairwells contain many crevices, and make for great places to play or to read.

Housing: Plentiful

The bustling community, the Promenade is wide and open to the sky. Bright, vibrate and rich white sunlight touches every inch of this magnificient city structure. The houses that line this walkway are modern, artistic, and structured. Homes here are in very close proximity with each other, and form two neat rows along the promenade's side. This is a very easy and developed place to live.

### Local Fauna

* Acraga Moth (Acraga Coa)
* Butterfly Tail Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
* American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
* Pallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul)
* Pygmy Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus)

## Arena

A newly constructed stadium, challengers of all kinds are drawn to this location. Whether facing opponents on the field or watching from the stands, the arena is a place for social gatherings, sport, and competition between the Houses.

Housing: None.

The Arena is not inhabited, as it is a place for social gatherings and major events in Sornieth.

### Local Fauna

* Armored Greatowl
* Boran
* Double-Tailed Warcat

## The Hewn City

A skeletal landscape of crooked structures, gripped by a shade that boggles even Lucian's most studious archaeologists. In this twisted city lay many secrets and mysteries, and its contrast to the rest of Chiral Valley give many pause when approaching its haunted outskirts.

Housing: Plentiful

Being a house of scholars, many simply cannot pass up living in such a curious phenomenon. The Hewn City is one of the very few places on Sornieth where the housing is arranged in apartment style. With a haunted town vibe, this place is not for the faint of heart. For some reason the light that so permeates the meadows of the valley has seemingly abanded this city, covered with an unnatural darkness. A remenant of the days of the Federation, only a few buildings in this city is occupied. With old, crumbling buildings reinforced by new parts and some magics, there is little risk to ones livelihood to live here. Nonetheless, oftentimes during dim, moonless nights, odd sounds can be heard all around this bastion of ages past. Living in very close proximity with each other, an apartment in the Hewn City is perfect for the scholarly and the adventurous.

### Local Fauna

* Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko)
* Bloodstone Beetle
* Shadow Serpent
* Chimera
* Bengal Chimera
* Featherback Boar

## Waterway

The sewer systems beneth Sornieth can be accessed from the Hewn City.

Housing: None.

It's the sewers. The drainage system below the Hewn City was designed to carry around small fish, and perhaps even an enzyme around the nooks and crannies of this world...

### Local Fauna

* Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima)
* Uaru (Uaru amphiacanthoides)
* Asian Arowana (Scleropages formosus)
* Scaly Dragonfish (Stomias boa boa)
* Grey River Flight
* Crested River Flight
* Rainbow Sprite
* Radioactive Slime
* Noggle
* Fanrat
* Rat King
* Sewer Toridae

## Sandswept Delta

On the border between Chiral Valley and The Shifting Expanse, the Sandswept Delta is when the Eastern rivers from the Sea of a Thousand Currents runs into the ocean.

Housing: None.

There are many ways the fresh water from the Sea of a Thousand Currents can enter the Sea. This Delta splits the territory of Chiral Valley and the Shifting Expanse, dividing the fertile, rich meadowlands from the deserts of the south.

### Local Fauna

* Giant Desert Centipede (Scolopendra heros)
* Brown Recluse (Loxosceles reclusa)
* Leaden Spider Wasp (Pompilus cinereus)
* Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus)
* Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna)
* Cumulus Seal
* Greater Sandstrike
* Shale Thresher
* Squall Seeker
* Storm Seeker
* Hopping Mouse (Notomys)
* Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius)
* Rock Rattlesnake (Crotalus lepidus)
* Fan Scorpion
* Scaleback
* Fuiran
* Greatshell