Tierra Eticora

Tierra Eticora is a region in the east of Tandeli, run by Advisor Patton Ayu, whose seat is in Puerta Casóm. Its southernmost border begins at the town of Colaboro and continues up through the Calorona desert and stops at the Aliado river, at the fork where the Aliado and the Ayuda river meet.

## **Flag**

Dog at the prow of a ship with a pale blue backdrop. More detailed version will have dolphins leaping out of the water.

## **Geography**

### Man-Made Structures

The Lighthouse Sanaputo, and the lighthouse Colaborosenda, in joint with Tierra Mélgica.

A large saltwater fountain in Puerta Casóm depicting dolphins leaping and spraying water over a unicorn.

Bridges:

* Lirio Bridge, which spans the river Azulón at its mouth
* Uvo Bridge, close to the source of the Azulón.

### Natural Landmarks

It cuts through the Calorona Desert and has one main river, the Azulón. The Azulón has two main tributaries; the Azulete and the Lealamo.

The sea is to the south and east. The mountain range to the northeast has some vineyards.

### **Climate**

While the settlements to the east by the desert are subject to the desert temperature fluctuations. However, the rest of the region is stable in that regard. The rainy season doesn’t hit them quite so hard, although fog can roll in from the southeast. As a rule, this area has a consistent temperature and climate for most of the year. The rainy season can mess this up a bit, and the coastal areas are more subject to temperature changes.

## **Culture**

The home of the caregivers. A mix of farmers, doctors, and other providers and caregivers. Where most immigrants arrive. Lighter colours are more often found here. Only love is found here, all are welcome and oftentimes these people will bend over backward to accommodate others, sometimes to their detriment. You don’t even have to know someone, if they think you are in trouble, they will descend on you like a pack of puppies to make sure everything’s okay. Considered naive and innocent at times, and yes, some are, but most prefer to see the world in an optimistic light.

High emotional intelligence, people here have huge hearts and communities are large and strong. This is also the land of caretakers, doctors, nurses, vets, farmers. Any career involving looking after other living things, you will find those specialities here.

You are generally smothered in love. They will try to help any way they can and are very enthusiastic about it. They’re always ready with a joke to make you laugh and everyone knows everyone.

Magic users are welcome and some do study there, especially if they lean towards Life magic, such as healing and conversing with animals. They used to be okay with Changelings, however since their Advisor was impersonated by the Changeling known as Deceit, distrust grew.

Children growing up in Tierra Eticora are likely to have had emotional intelligence emphasised, as well as a basic understanding of anatomy. Depending on your exact upbringing, you might be more familiar with animal anatomy than human. You are also likely to know which herbs are good for sleeping, coughing and sore stomachs.

### Architecture

Most of the old Waldren buildings are still here and in use, mostly because they’re still usable, and what’s the point of building a bunch of new buildings when these ones are still okay? They have been painted in gentle pastel tones so they don’t glare so much though.

Most of the old buildings here are also made out of limestone, sandstone, and shale, more predominantly in the north due to the proximity of the mountains, meanwhile petering out into sunbaked bricks and hazel frames as you go further south. Some buildings along the coast are made of stone that had washed ashore, however, and generally are rounder to lessen wind damage.

## **Economy**

### Common Professions

Doctor, nurse, vet, farmer, caretaker, winemaker, cork maker, fisherman, kelp harvester.

### Guilds

The Winery in Puerta Casóm

Fishing Guild in Puerta Casóm

Farming Guild in Puerta Casóm

Cuidado in Puerta Casóm

Armstrong Guild (secondary hub) in Puerta Casóm

Merchant's Guild in Puerta Casóm

The Navigator's Guild (tertiary hub) in Puerta Casóm