Spitia

**Spitia** is the region in Rodinia located to the Northwest of the continent. It is considered the homeland of the Beastfolk in Rodinia, mostly the Felidae and Canis. However, there are small amounts of Dragonnewts and Centaurs in the region.

## Geography

The land where the Paialogus’s Federation is located is called Spitia.

The southwest coast of the nation is home to a tropical rainforest climate which changes to a temperate forest climate in the flatter areas with temperate woodlands closer to the mountains. Iouisitianioi Principality has a temperate forest climate. The north and the east of the country are very mountainous and it is very difficult to exert control. Boreal forests exist in the mountains to the east (The Levedi Mountains). The northern mountains (The Arisanium Mountains) however are drier with not much flora. Arable areas in the south with arable valleys in between the mountains. The most fertile lands however lay within the Paialogioi Principality. That is where most of the wheat is grown as well. Deserts exist in Paialogioi and Iouisitianioi Principality.

The Levedi Mountains act as a protective border against the Gruzian Empire which is the main threat to the Federation.

Paialogus’s Federation also owns a foothold on the Island of Rabat which provides a springboard of influence on the Sporanic Islands. The Western principalities have access to the sea which has bountiful amounts of fish that could feed the populace but are vulnerable to pirate attacks from the West.

Access to the Eirinikos Sea in the West allows for trade with the continent to the west of Rodinia, allowing for the Western principalities, located in the Karinou Plains, to grow rich and consolidate. Eastern principalities, because they are located within mountains and do not have that much capacity to produce food are typically poorer though border principalities receive resources on behalf of the Federation for defenses against the Gruzian Empire. The Eastern principalities engage in subsistence agriculture, wool manufacturing, and if they are lucky, mining. The central mountains in the Levedi are notably iron-rich with the Commune of Aurea being a notable mine for gold and precious gems. There are significant oil reserves in the Principality of Iuisitianioi but because petrol engines have not been invented yet, these oil wells are mostly used for military applications for fire pots and dragon breaths. Iouisitianioi also has quite a few limestone quarries that are not developed. Principally because the main income of Iouisitianioi is not limestone mining. That also means access to chalk which could be developed into building materials. Salt deposits exist between the Principality of Paialogioi and Iouisitianioi.

The Eirinikos Sea also has a lot of small islands located to the East of the mainland. So far, the islands have not been mapped out or explored by the mainlanders so what they specifically contained is not known but it is believed that pirates and sea nomads take refuge there. The islands are not large, only about the size of a medium city. The beasts there are more magical and they serve as a great supply of magical stones.

## Flora and Fauna

Sheep are native to the Levedi and Arisanium Mountains. A certain species of crab that grows iron backs for their own protection exist on the southern coasts. Colloquially referred to as Ironbacked crabs. A useful source of iron and the taste is desirable. Ironbacked crabs are territorial, making farming them quite difficult though attempts have been made. None were successful mostly because the crabs refused to be tamed. A lot of people own chickens and they are abundant on the land.

Species of water serpents terrorise the waters west of the Federation which make trade untenable across the deep ocean and serve as protection for pirates from the arm of law as they hide in the myriad of islands off the coast. Water serpents, understandably, can wield water magic. The water nomads of the east worship these serpents.

Some species of snake-like creature with the ability to wield earth magic which sustains itself by eating minerals. Called Oryktophagi, they are considered a pest in the mining communities in the Eastern mountains. Orktophagi, if not dealt with early, can grow about the size of a house, needing mercenaries to handle.

## Misc

The largest and most populous principality is the Paialogioi Principality but it is not the most prosperous. The most prosperous principalities are the Phokas Principality on the island of Rabat and the Kallergis Principality at the northernmost point of the federation as these two are heavily involved with trade routes to the East of the Continent. However, the Iouisitianioi Principality is becoming richer because of its engagement with the slave trade.

There is no set capital for the Federation though Aigis in the Paialogioi Principality is the largest city and where the principalities meet to discuss defense and negotiations every 3 years.

Flooding and tsunamis are a problem on the west coast. The Island of Rabat is on an active volcano site while the Levedi and Arisanium Mountains are prone to earthquakes.