Eastern Ásaterra

***See also:*** The Circle of the Arcane

The hot earth and
heat of the north slowly evolves into lush greenery the
further south you travel until you enter the Eastern provinces of Ásaterra.
 The entire region is mainly forest or farmland, and the climate is warm
but wet. The further south you go, the chillier it gets, although the summers
can still be pleasant. There are few large cities, but there are plenty of
towns scattered around the land. Town houses are often several stories high and
made of timber, wattle and daub, which is sometimes whitewashed. The largest
city is Semangat, the old elven capital and it is the province's main trade
centre. Most houses are made of stone mined from the mountains. The main keep
is the seat of the Circle of the Arcane, and is an ancient castle with many
towers topped with conical turrets. The forests are vast, and in some places
uncharted. There are rumours of elven communes hidden away within the trees,
although the stories differ on whether there are secret elven cities still
surviving or if they are simply wandering nomads. The old elven cities are
thought to be mostly ruins, and the settlements have been repaired clumsily as
there are few elven stone masons of such high standard remaining.

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Due to the presence of the Circle of the Arcane and
the location in Ásaterra, the towns and cities of the Eastern realm often hold
a vibrant and diverse mix of species and cultures. These are the lands where
elves are most abundant, due to it being their lands of old, but dwarves and
trolls have also come to make their homes here, mainly residing in the Koloven
mountains.

1/3The architecture of the East varies regarding exact location. In heavily forested areas, such as the Hunsow and Myghtsow, many of the buildings are adapted from the original Elven architecture. This normally involves the buildings being intertwined with nature; built over a waterfall, or crafted from living, magically adapted trees. More recent architecture, however, is less magical in nature, due to these ancient techniques being long lost. Towards the boarders with the West and North, architecture is characterised by white stone buildings with blue-grey tiles covering the roofs. They are often decorated with beautiful carvings, and round turrets with conical roofs. Simpler town houses and cottages are also made from stone, although it may be a soft yellow rather than the gleaming white or cream of more expensive properties. If you head further south, however, you will begin to find whitewashed timber frame houses, and roof tiles take on more of a reddish hue.
**Fashion**

Tin is one of the
main exports of this region, and there are several very proficient tin mines
here and there. It is a popular resource
when it comes to making jewellery. Clothing is often in shades of brown, green
and white in rural areas, as these are the easiest dyes to come by; however, in
the cities other colours are more popular and are imported from the western and
northern provinces. In the north, lighter fabrics such as silk and
chiffon are worn, further south they tend more towards wool. Dresses worn under
a bodice and overdress or skirt are popular, as are long wide sleeves. Loose
shirts worn under armour or a jerkin are also common, and are often paired with
a skirt or baggy trousers laced up around the calves.  Outfits are often
decorated with trim patterned with intricate embroidered knot work, and
delicate embroidery is also a popular feature. Loose hair is often worn, long or short, although those with longer hair sometimes arrange it in one or two
braids. In the colder regions, cloaks and coats are often fur lined.

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## Notable Locations

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The east today contains many towns and cities, situated in amongst the dense foliage which covers the land. There are several places of interest in this province, namely several Elven ruins and the remains of the Great Archives, Lyverva. The lands are often considered places of great magical power, especially areas such as the Hunsow, where many an unwary traveller has gone missing.