Aquam

**Aquam** is a continent located south of Orientum, sitting in-between the Usque Oceanum and Aquam Ocean. The continent is home to four species, all of which have a history of constant warring both with themselves as well as with species in Orientum. The great sea distance between islands mean holding a conquest is likely difficult. Despite a lack of direct exploration, Anurians sailing through the region have noted changes in species location, ship routes, and coastal settlements for centuries, and have managed to gain a shallow understanding of the continent's political affairs because of this. The last Anurian passthrough occured in ME 342.

## Inhabitants

No outside species has successfully inhabited or even explored Aquam. Those that have tried, mainly Anurians and ancient Fuscans, were slaughtered by the native species of the continent. The nameless southernmost pair of islands has been the target of Anurian settlement for decades, but has largely failed due to the cold climate compared to the Frog-folk's home islands.

### Hylobates

The Hylobates are a Primate species residing across the eastern islands of the continent, and likely the most sophisticated of the four species. Though attempted contact by the Anurians was unsuccessful, the Hylobates did allow them to get closer than any other species. They were described to be smaller than even the Anurians, and have been observed in numerous fur colors and even shapes, and its likely that there are various breeds of the Primates. Hylobate settlements can be seen towering over the jungle canopy of their home islands, indicating that the species has a superb knowledge of architecture, and being a Primate species they likely have great climbing skills.

As of the most recent Anurian passthrough, the Hylobates were observed in camps on the northeastern shores of Infernum, suggesting that they are engaged in combat with the Pogonans. As well, during the First Emergence of the Lyrac, groups would venture to mainland Orientum to raid coastal villages recently attacked by the bats. This ceased following the end of the conflict.

### Komoden

The Komoden are a hyper-aggressive species of Lizard-folk, inhabiting the western islands of Aquam. Any observation usually ends in hostility, and Anurian explorers have attempted to steer as clear as possible from their island holdings. They have also been, on numerous occasions over the last century, sailing towards the Hylobate islands. This suggests that the two species are in a perpetual conflict. Komoden have also been seen sailing towards Infernum, hence the assumed hyper-aggressive nature of the Lizard-folk.

### Lutea

The Lutea are a species of bipedal Skinks, residing across the western regions of Infernum. They have been engaged in on-and-off conflict with the Pogonans for at least a century, though a handful of observations have seen them working as allies to attack either the Komoden or Hylobates.

During the most recent Anurian passthrough, a large groups of Lutean ships were spotted heading towards Komoden territory. Due to the assumed Hylobate invasion of Infernum, its unclear if they have another peace with the Pogonans.

### Pogonans

The Pogonans are a race of short, spiked Lizard-folk, inhabiting the eastern regions of infernum. They have a flab of skin on their neck which puffs up when angered, although its unclear if this is anything but a visual threat. They have been engaged in on-and-off conflict with the Lutea for at least a century, though a handful of observations have seen them working as allies to attack either the Komoden or Hylobates. All observations of the Pogonans have seen them carry banners depicting a flying lizard, assumed to be some kind of deity or leader.

Pogonans were not spotted during the most recent Anurian passthrough of the continent, but Hylobates were seen in the north of their territory.

### Other

The southernmost pair of islands is thought to be uninhabited, and has been subject to numerous colonization attempts by Anurians, all of which have failed for a variety of reasons. Tall tales speak of large, black and white beings on the southern coasts, but this is likely nothing more than a mirage.