Kûron (continent)

Kûron is
the northernmost continent in the Known World. it lies to the north-east of
Ardenyr, but much closer to the north pole. This high latitude placing makes
Kûron an inhospitable, harsh, and frigid continent.

## **Definition and Boundaries**

The
southernmost extremities of Kûron are easy to define; the sharp, rugged
coastline of the south-west, and the smoother bays of the south-east. To the
north, however, the borders of the continent of Kûron are less obvious. While a great wall of
shard-like mountains
separates the habitable areas of the south from the frozen wastelands of the north, the continent does
indeed continue north of the mountains. This land to the north of the mountains
is mostly unexplored, due to the strong, freezing winds from the far north, and
barbarian tribes roaming the white landscape.
Kûron is therefore mostly used to refer to the habitable lands south of the Northern Mountains

## **Geography and Climate**

Along the
northernmost side of the continent are lofty, jagged mountains dividing the
(mostly) habitable areas of Southern Kûron, from the Endless Ice. It is unknown
how far north the Endless Ice stretches. It is said that in the middle of the
Endless Ice, a mountain with no visible top dominates the frozen waste.

Along the
southern side of the Northern Mountains, barren tundra steppes dominate the
landscape, while further to the south taiga landscapes are common.

The east
of the continent is mostly mountainous and hilly, consisting of vast stretches
of uninhabited land. The horselords of Talor populate the east of the continent sparsely.

In the
far west of Kûron, the Frozen Sea clashes violently with the
sharp, rocky coastline. Most of the west of the continent is barren tundra,
with the exception of the slightly more hospitable valley along the Rocky Brook.

The main
fertile area of Kûron is located on the interior of Wailing Wind Bay. The prevailing winds at this
latitude are warmer and come from the west, allowing for the highest concentration
of farms on the continent.

In the
far south of Kûron, a long peninsula reaches down towards the Warmlands. While the Bardur Peninsula is the warmest region of Kûron,
it's mountainous and hilly nature makes widespread farming difficult. Instead,
the Bardur Peninsula is know for its fruit, especially stone fruit.

## **Political Geography**

### **Ureš**

The main
centre of civilisation in Kûron is the Kingdom of Ureš, based around the
fertile river basins of Wailing Wind Bay. The capital of Ureš is Karan Dun,
located at the mouth of the Mountainblood, where good anchorage in Wailing Wind
Bay is possible. The port serves as the main connection for the cities of
Wailing Wind Bay. The Kingdom of Ureš also encompasses 5 other main
settlements. The large city of Garos is also located in Wailing Wind Bay, but
at the mouth of the more easterly Coldwater River.

### **Oslar**

Oslar is
the southernmost Kingdom in Tadon. Known for its stone fruit, Oslar is located
on the warmer Bardur Peninsula. While the climate of Oslar is much warmer than
the other Kingdoms of Tadon, the hilly and mountainous nature of the landscape
makes crop farming difficult. The capital of Oslar is Osport, located at the
mouth of the Brendas River, facing west to the Bay of Kûron. Osport is the
busiest port on the continent, trading with all the coastal cities of the
Kingdom, as well as the Kingdoms of Midon and Wizron to the west. On the
eastern side of the peninsula, a long, crooked spine of mountains means that
Highwatch-on-the-Sea is the only settlement of Oslar facing the Great Blue
Ocean.

### **Talor**

Talor is
the easternmost Kingdom of Kûron, and is where the Kûro are said to have
awakened The largest political entity of Kûron, Talor is also one of the least
densely populated. The Kingdom consists of only three main settlements The
capital of the Kingdom, Tarmirak, is located far to the east in the foothills
of the mountains, where the two main tributaries of the River Placid meet. The
southernmost settlement of Talor, also located on the River Placid, is
Rivergate, which serves as the main point of entry to the kingdom. The final
settlement is that of Hejarak (Highrock), located in the far north-east in the
foothills of the mountains.

### **Midon**

Midon is
located in the west of Kûron. Bordered in the north by the Northern Mountains,
and in the south by the Bay of Kûron, the Kingdom of Midon is bordered in the
east by the Langflars, and in the west by the River Swift. While mostly
consisting of cold steppes, the southern coast is warm enough to support the
widespread cultivation of hardy crops.

### **Wizron**

Wizron is
the most inhospitable of the Kingdoms of Kûron. Mostly tundra and uninhabited
hills, the only tillable land is located in the sheltered Fernas River valley.
The main settlement of Wizron is the fortress of Wizrak, located on a cliffy
point in the westernmost extremity of the continent. Wizron is known for the
High Order of Wind Whisperers, an ancient order of learned men and women,
trained to interpret prophesies given by the Great Winds.