Comhalla

Comhalla is a western region of Azgaar, situated between the Deigh Sea to the north, and the Ceman Straits to the south. Comhalla's terrain is chiefly low rolling hills, grassland and forests.

Comhalla was first populated by the Mathan during The Age of Nature. then later, the Mellta and Feidh at the beginning of The Age of Civilisation. has three major cities; Sasainn, to the east, Alba, the trading centre of Comhalla, and Eirinn, to the west. A citizen from Comhalla is known as Hallan.

## Geography

### Climate

Comhalla has a temperate maritime climate; it is mild with temperatures not much lower than 0°C in winter and not much higher than 32°C in summer. The weather is damp relatively frequently and is changeable. During winter, the southern coast is the coldest. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, but is higher in the north.

### Wildlife

Comhalla has a wide range of vertebrate and invertebrate life in a diverse range of habitats. In the grasslands surrounding cities, you will find many reptiles, such as the Nathair, Nuimh and Lannan. Inside cities, you may find stray Sionnach. Forests are densely populated with Torc and Ruadh.

### Locations

The Cheall Forest (CHEE·ul) is a temperate forest covering a large portion of Comhalla, and surrounds all three of the major Hallan cities.

The Corran Forest (cor·AHN)is a mana-rich temperate forest covering the eastern border of Comhalla.

The Eabar Plains (E·bar) is the southern peninsula, mostly consisting of moorland.

## Major Towns and Cities

### Cities

To the east lies the city of Sasainn (sas·IN). It is the most defensible city of the three, with high walls and sturdy structures. Sasainn is largely populated by the Mathan and the architecture is based on Mathanian culture. A citizen of Sasainn is Sasainnian.

Central to Comhalla is Alba (AL·buh). It is largely populated by the Mellta and the architecture is based on Melltanian culture. It is the trading centre of Comhalla, having easiest access to the Hallan Bay. A citizen of Alba is Alban.

In the west is Eirinn (EH·rihn). While Eirinn is largely populated by the Feidh, Melltanian mages also make up a large portion of the population. The architecture is largely based on Feidhes culture. A citizen of Eirinn is Eirish.

### Towns

On the Eabar plains lies Tiltean Village (TILL·teen), a predominately mining town, supplying all of Comhalla with topaz and other minerals. Due to the popularity of topaz as a decorative item across Comhalla, Tiltean Village has boomed in recent years, making them one of the most wealthy town in Comhalla.

Tarsainn'Dol (tar·sane·DOLL) is a border town between the Cheall forest and Eabar plains.

Port Cuan (KEEN) is the largest Hallan port, situated just below Alba, on the Hallan Bay.

Sasainn Village (sas·IN) is a farming town, south of Sasainn, predominately providing food to the city.

North of Sasainn is Chrioch Village (CHE·re·ock). It borders the land above Comhalla, and is primarily a military town.

## Demography

### Population

The population of Comhalla is primarily made up of the Mathan, Mellta and Feidh. The Mellta are the most numerous; about 45% of all Hallan are Mellta. The Mathan are the least numerous due to only being able to breed for a small window each year; about 20% of all Hallan are Mathan.

Hallan language is known as the common tongue.

### Religion

The main religion of Comhalla is the Tri Cinn. An estimated 85% of Hallans follow the religion. It is a complex system of trithiestic beliefs and rituals that form an integral part of Hallan culture. There are three branches to the religion; the Mellta follow Stallis, God of Topaz; the Mathan follow Viribus, God of Tenacity; and the Feidh follow Fentire, Goddess of Instinct. Overall, Tri Cinn follows the doctrine of Tribien, God of Topaz, Instinct and Tenacity.