Windswept Plateau

Here exists a peaceful highland of steppes and fields, the terrain itself swaying to the tune of the endless plumes and currents of warm wind that caress the region. It is a world of rushed merriment, as birds dive through and curl around gigantic clouds, darting through pockets of swirling cool air. The messages of the world all pass through this plateau, with everyone traveling somewhere, and for some reason, guided only by the direction of the wind and a sense of exploration.

## The Cloudsong

A floating array of kites and platforms, crafted and maintained by the leaders of House Avia. Of the set, the largest kite resembles a twisting dragon, constructed out of leather bladders and sturdy paper sails. Reed balconies and walkways connect each disc to the next, creating a giant slithering community in the sky.

The Cloudsong is tethered to the Zephyr Steppes by way of a large, powerful cable to prevent it from drifting. It is levitated by the strong, boyant winds and large sails. The Cloudsong is a highly active sky-town, serving as the home and base for the greatest of House Avia.

## Zephyr Steppes

The most peaceful place in all the world. Families nestle within the bushes that line each grassy steppe, and calming breezes coax even the most stubborn spirits to fly. These plots of terrain each rise higher than the other, forming a large, natural staircase, rising up towards the sky.

Housing: Abundant

The Zephyr Steppes is the perfect location to build a home, and bright, grassy homes are carved out of each step, in a similar fashion to Hobbit caves. They are snug, inviting, and surrounded by little breezes.

### Blackberry

Though they're not very addictive, Sparrowmice become very dependent on Blackberries.

### Native Fauna

SparrowmouseSweetpuff & RagepuffTigerblood Foo
## Reedcleft Ascent

The Ascent is a series of reed-covered cliffs through which the strongest of the region's air currents pass. Each pillar is higher than the one before it, creating the illusion of a fractured slope. These stairs are separated by open air, and rushing rapids can be seen far, far below.

Housing: Plentiful

The Reedcleft Ascent makes for a unique yet easy home. Each block of land leads to a steep drop on all sides, overlooking countless little waterfalls, as the water from the Sea of a Thousand Currents finally joins the ocean. The homes here are diverse, some are cottages resting on top of the steppe, over gently sloping, grassy land. More adventurerous homes are build directly into the sheer cliffs, carving out a dip that is held up by natural walls, with nothing but rushing water below. Entrance into these homes is through a network of ladders, connecting the plains of the South with the Ascent, and then descending from the pillars into the cliffside homes. Whether you live above the Ascent, or within it, something homes here share is a very dramatic view. The rushing of the waterfall is a constant in the background, sometimes running right over ones windows.

### Native Fauna

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Miniature HainuHainu
## The Twisting Crescendo

A powerful vortex on the western shore, this great storm has raged for thousands of years, and is said to be the effect of the quarrel between the fire and ice of Ashfall Mountains and the Southern Icefield. Torrents of angry air pull clouds in an aggressive spiral, and even those adapted to live here avoid entering the storm, from which it is difficult to come back from.

Housing: Common

The Twisting Crescendo is an incredible place to live. Many hot air balloon homes float over the roaring winds, ekpt easily boyant, and constantly mobile. Above here, the air is actually rather calm, as long as one takes care to steer their house away from the buffetting winds of the Crescendo. The home, often resembling a large, reedwoven basket, is reached by descending through a hatch on the top, though a ladder, down into the relatively small abode, accompanied constantly by the sound of the wind whistling past the windows. Above the hatch, one can strap down tables and chairs, and create for themselves an open air, above-ground roost. Flying tables, a warm, enclosed and comfortable bed lined with furs below it... Very homey! No other place in Sornieth has such stunning views as a home over the Twisting Crescendo.

## Training Fields

An expansive, grassy field dotted with rounded, carved stones and rolling hills, the Training Fields contain mostly passive creatures, making it the ideal place for youth and those seeking a calm and easy going atmousphere.

Housing: None.

The Training fields are a large open plain that has no permanent residence. However, many bazaars set up shop here during the day, and pack away at night. This is also a popular place for those seeking a day, or a night, out. Perhaps a picnic or stargazing.

### Resources

* Pollen
* Honeycomb

### Native Fauna

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Small Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)Leafy MothRuby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)White-Eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis)Eurasian Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)Crimson EmperorChipskinkGlowing Pocketmouse
## Bamboo Falls

The banks of a small river is fed by Bamboo Falls. A pair of fountain statues sits on either side of the waterfall.

Housing: None

An incredible location, the Bamboo Falls is the largest waterfall amongst many that run through the Reedcleft Ascent. Connected to the Plateau on one end and the inland sea on the other, Bamboo falls is overflowing with gleaming, crystal-clear water and curious wildlife.

### Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)

A hearty, leafy plant chock full of vitamins. It is an annual plant (rarely biennial) growing as tall as 30 cm. Spinach may survive over winter in temperate regions.

Raw spinach is 91% water, 4% carbohydrates, and 3% protein. In a 100 g serving providing only 23 calories, spinach has a high nutritional value. It is a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value) of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron and folate. Spinach is a good source (10-19% of DV) of the B vitamins riboflavin and vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber.

### Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)

This mushroom is commonly attached to dead logs or stumps at one point with a thick stem. Generally, the fruit body is 8–30 cm across and up to 10 cm thick. It is particularly common on dead elm and is also found on living maple trees. It plays an important role in woodland ecosystems by decomposing wood, usually elm, but is occasionally a parasite on living trees.

Young specimens are soft but toughen with age. They can be found alone, in clusters of two or three, or forming shelves.

Edible. Young specimens are preferred, as they can become infested with maggots and become firm, rubbery and inedible as they mature. Some people value the thick, stiff paper that can be made from this and many other mushrooms of the genus Cerioporus. The mushroom's smell resembles watermelon rind. Polyporus squamosus has a mild nutty flavour.

### Native Fauna

Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis)Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)Shell-Dwelling Cichlid (Lamprologus ocellatus)Armoured Catfish (Callichthys callichthys)PuddlehopperSilverfish (Lepisma saccharina)Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)BumbleSatin PocketmouseDuskratSilky WebwingWebwing AlphaBakuFungalhoof Qiriq