Nempur

Nempur is one of the four continents in the When the Fires Broke Through universe. Nempur is known as the Beast continent representing the Beast element within the Arts. Many Nempurese direct their praise towards Citia, the goddess of animals and one of the Five Upper Gods.

There are three main regions in Nempur: Highlands, Midlands, and Lowlands.

# Geography

The continent is located northeast of Ihphy’s Archipelago, south of Eeccess, and east of Mystos.

There are two small landforms off the coasts of Nempur. The Island of Gigyago is a large island located east of the Little Coast. The independent Small Islands of Kuckunwi are north of Sileri, a subregion in the Midlands.

There are two mountain ranges in Nempur; Tail Peaks and the Mineral Range. Mount Ash is the tallest volcano in the world, located off Oluna’s Coastline on the southern range of Tail Peaks.

## Ecosystems

There are a large variety of ecosystems within Nempur. Ninety percent of the Highlands is covered with varieties of sand, bringing a dry and tense atmosphere. The Midlands has a calm, warm environment, perfect for agriculture. The Lowlands have three different types of ecosystems; jungle, woodlands, and swamp.

The Vast is the only desert in Nempur, located in the Highlands and stopping at the Mineral Range.

Skylos Jungle is located in the Lowlands of Nempur. The jungle is named after Skylos, the dog-god of companionship. Skylos is only recognized as a god in Nempur because he was Citia’s companion, as stated in the Book of Citia.

The Onyx Bog is a swampy region that runs along Oluna’s Coastline in the southeastern region of Nempur. The bog is overrun by hostile swamp animals.

## Bodies of Water

Many bodies of water are located throughout the continent. The continent is located north of the Amethyst Sea, south of the Strait that No One Touches, and east of the Blank Sea.

In the Highlands, there are three rivers; the Etosha River, the Glittering Canal, and the Deep Creek. Lake Etosha is the largest lake in Nempur, located in the northern region of the Vast.

There are several lakes in the Redgrass Region, but the largest lake is the Weeded Reservoir. The Redwei River flows on the eastern side of the region, separating it from Sileri, another subregion in the Midlands.

The River of Silk is a major river that flows through Sileri. The River of Silk drops off at Eri Waterfall into Silken Lake. The water then flows back into the River of Silk and connects with the Redwei River as it passes through the Tail Peaks. Swirling Stream is a deadly rushing river that ends at the Vortex.

The Moon River is in the Lowlands and connects with the Redwei River at the city of Lothal. The Felide River flows through the Lowlands, starting at the Tail Peaks and emptying at the Pantherinae Shores.

The Lake of Saints is the only natural determining pool on the terrafield. All other determining pools throughout the terrafield have one cup of the Lake of Saints water. The lake is located in the Woodlands near Barai.

# Regions

There are main regions and subregions in Nempur. The Highlands, the Midlands, and the Lowlands are the three main regions in Nempur. Each main region has its own culture.

## The Highlands

The Highlands are the most volatile of the main regions, constantly warring over land and the high-value sands that drive the region's economy. There are no subregions in the Highlands. The Vast is a desert that covers ninety percent of the Highlands and is the only desert in Nempur. The Highlands' main economy is the several different types of sand that can be found throughout the region, creating the Geometric Trade Route. The Geometric Trade Route is a network of roads and exchange hubs or ‘cities’ where cargo is transported around the Highlands. There are seven exchange hubs in the trade route: Nepei, Aigossos, Kyrant, Kersi, Marrolock, Bilbru, and Kon Khar.

## The Midlands

The Midlands is the most profitable region in Nempur, with each subregion being economically stable for its own exports. Redgrass Region, Sileri, and the Plateau are the subregions located in the Midlands. The Redgrass Region is the northwestern subregion of Nempur, known for its illicit trade of redgrass - a hallucinogenic drug that is grown throughout. Sileri is a subregion in the Midlands known for its Eri (silk) exports. The Plateau is a grassy region known for its main trade of domesticating animals.

## The Lowlands

The Lowlands is the most populous region, even though the three environments the Lowlands is filled with are the most dangerous in Nempur. Skylos Jungle, Onyx Bog, and the Woodlands are the subregions located in the Lowlands. The Skylos Jungle has mainly a dense rainforest environment, yet this subregion has the largest cities in Nempur. The Onyx Bog is a swampy region that runs along Oluna’s Coastline in the southeastern region of Nempur. The bog is overrun by hostile swamp animals, specifically warthogs, crocodiles, and platypuses. The Woodlands is the smallest subregion located in the northern Lowlands and stopping at Tail Peaks. Unlike other subregions where cities operate independently, the Woodlands works like a theocracy that controls all the cities in the region. Along with being the smallest, the Woodlands is also the poorest, only having wood as their main resource.

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