Zarus

Zarus is one of the bigger continents on Mushu located in the North East of the world. It has a mixed climate with much range. Desserts and Marshlands mere miles apart are just the most apparent of the biome oddities on this continent. Zarus has a population of roughly 3.2 billion which consist of mostly Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Tieflings, and Dragonborns although there are many smaller groups of races scattered throughout the continent.

## Biomes Of Zarus

### Adrocal Flatlands

The Adrocal Flatlands are a low lying section of the continent located in the south east. It has many micro biomes such as plains, forest, and marshes but its over all geography is tame. 4 countries have claim to the parts of the flatland. (Adros, Elshia ,Usonia and The Zaurian Empire.) The population of this biome is majority human making up 66% of the populous here followed by 13% elf.

### The Great Plateau

The Great Plateau is a flat almost plain like rocky landscape. It rolls off from the Hexiros Mountains and is 4,000ft above sea level. It's surface is barren for the most part with a majority of its population living under the surface. Most residents of The Great Plateau are Dwarven. 92% of the population are Dwarfs and 8% are a mix of other races. Only one country has claim to the Plateau which is Othar.

### Morthan Dunes

The Morrtharian Dunes much like the Adrocal Flatlands are a low lying land running off of a mountian chain. Unlike the Flatlands The Morrtharian Dunes are a dry barren dessert with little life in its sands. The only notable civilization takes place on the river Anima which is 99% Dragonborn. Only one country has claim to the dessert which is The Morthor Enclave.

### The Wilting Fields

The Wilting Fields are almost a contiuation of the warm humid weather of the Adrocal Flatlandsand was once considered apart of it but in the past 150 years the once lush grassland has turned into a dry arid area with fields full of yellow dry grass replacing the farmland that once stood there. The population of this area is 56% Humans and 40% elves with the remaining 6% being a mix of other races. Half of this land is claimed by Elshia and the other half is claimed by Fradia.

### Broken Plains

Once a bastion of the old Tiefling nation full of lush resources and sturdy lumber the Broken Plains is a mere shadow of its former self. In The Calamity two unknown gods descended onto the plain in the admits of battle. They decimated the landscape turning it into what it is today. A barren crater filled with monsters infused with the magic from the battle long ago. Those who do live in the plain are maddened by the harsh conditions and no population percentage is clear. The only country that has claims to it are Estral although they barely interfere with the happenings there. Located in the Northwest of the continent.

### The Great Forest

Also know as the birth place of the elven race The Great Forest is a thick woodland in the North East of Zarus. Its contents are only truly know by those who live in the Forest. The entrance to the Feywild is said to be hidden deep in the Forest causing many travellers to go look for it and never returning. The population of the Forest is estimated to be 66% Elf 20% Firbolg and 14% other fey like creatures. Fradia has full control over the forest and mostly leaves it alone regarding it as a sacred site.

### The Pale Flatlands

Just north of The Great Forest this snowy tundra is the closet biome in Zarus to the northern pole. The population of this area is low and is made up of 78% elf 10% Harengon and 12% mixed creatures. Fradia has the only claims to this area and due to its separation from the capital of the nation it is often overlooked and seen as a low priority. This allows the people in the area to govern themselves differently from town to town.