Muighobar

A view of Muighobar

Muighobar is an area in The Lowlands province, part of the wider Impireacht region.

It's name means "Outer Obar" in Old Chrich, a name that references the area's past as part of a larger area, centred around the town of Obarthain. This area was broken up around the time of the Restoration in an attempt to decentralise some of Chrichheim's local power structures.

Muighobar's largest settlement is Week, a fishing town, however many still associate the area with Obarthain - the name doing it no favours.

Traditionally, Muighobar has economically relied on primary industries like fishing and agriculture. However there is also a growing service industry, which appeals itself to travellers, that has broadened it's economic base.

## **Geography**

Muighobar's geography features a variety of landscapes. but these can be divided into a few areas. The eastern half is mostly characterised by large hills and is almost mountainous in its verticality. The centre is largely fertile fields that are primarily used for agriculture. To the west, smaller hills and flat moorland dominate. Throughout all of this, there are small pockets of forest and woodland.

The elevated terrain that surrounds Muighobar means that some of the area is generally quite dry and experiences a limited amount of rainfall - at least when compared to some nearby areas. That being said, it is not enough for agriculture to be unfeasible. Temperatures can be on the warmer side when compared to the wider area, but colder air currents from the north and west can produce harsh winters by Chrichheim standards.

## **Economy**

Muighobar's economy is centred around a few primary industries.

Muighobar is one of Chrichheim's foremost fishing areas. There are many fishing villages centred around Loch Mor and the waters in this area are said to be particularly rich in salmon. Other fishers focus their businesses around catches in Muighobar's smaller rivers and lochs, which is noticeably less profitable than fishing in Loch Mor but nevertheless still perfectly viable.

Muighobar is rich in arable land, which is rare in Chrichheim. Despite this, the area is still best known for the rearing of cattle and sheep. Farms that do grow crops tend to grow barley for the creation of Chrich Whisky - but not usually exclusively.

There are also several distilleries in Muighobar.

## **Wildlife**

### **Flora**

Being quite a geographically diverse area, Muighobar is home to a variety of different plant life. This includes red campion, purple foxglove, deer fern, and bilberries.

There are also patches of forest and woodland in Muighobar, made up of trees like oak, beech, and elm.

### **Fauna**

Unsurprisingly, Muighobar is a very biodiverse area. The forests are home to woodpeckers, swallows, and pigeons. The coastal areas around Loch Mor are also home to different species of seabird - such as geese, swans, and even puffins.

The fields and plains in Muighobar's more arable areas are full of mammalian and insect life. In the spring, many types of moth and butterfly feed off the bountiful flowers here.

Deer also seem to enjoy the terrain of Muighobar. Some stick to the relative safety of the woods whilst others graze on the unsettled parts of the plains. Other notable mammal species include badgers, wild boar, weasels, and foxes.

### **Monsters**

Atypical species that can be found in Muighobar do not differ much from those you would expect from both Chrichheim more locally, and the Impireacht region as a whole. That being said, Muighobar does seem to have a particular affinity for fey - especially hags. Ghosts and other such undead spirits also seem drawn to the area.

## **Settlements and Landmarks**

* **Week -** a fishing village found on the shore of Loch Mor, in the relative centre of Muighobar. It is a decently-sized village, however it suffers from a declining population as residents are drawn to other, bigger settlements.
* **Little Crook Farm -** a farm primarily focused on the production of barley. It has been owned by the MacRaghnaill since it's building centuries ago. It has proven to be prosperous and reliable and so is held in high regard by the local community.