Ecoregions of the 2 Continents

An **ecoregion** (**ecological region**) or **ecozone** (**ecological zone**) is an ecologically and geographically defined area that is smaller than a bioregion, which in turn is smaller than a biogeographic realm. Ecoregions cover relatively large areas of land or water, and contain characteristic, geographically distinct assemblages of natural communities and species. The biodiversity of flora, fauna and ecosystems that characterise an ecoregion tends to be distinct from that of other ecoregions. In theory, biodiversity or conservation ecoregions are relatively large areas of land or water where the probability of encountering different species and communities at any given point remains relatively constant, within an acceptable range of variation (largely undefined at this point).

The ecoregions are not strictly the same as biomes — instead, they are defined more by the assemblages of communities they contain. For instance, there are wetlands within the Northern Temperate Forest on the western continent, and temperate rainforests inside the Southwestern Temperate Forest. These biomes are small, however, and share mostly the same species with the other biomes in their ecoregion.

Ecoregions LabelledEcoregions of the 2 Continents

## **Ecoregions of the Western Continent**

> The name in this section are guidelines, and can be changed to match local names, such as "Gagha Rainforest" below.
> See also: Central Lakes Region | Landscape/Life
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### Southwestern Temperate Forest

The Southwestern Temperate Forest (SWTF) covers most of the New South Coast, the coast of the Sea of Spiders, and part of the Old Coast, making it one of the largest ecoregions of Delthoria. The forest is largely intact, with most civilizational impact occurring along rivers or the coast itself. It is a diverse ecoregion, with a high diversity of species and communities throughout its large area. In many places, it is dominated by Sahn Oak forests with a host of understory species including Spider Bamboo and Rhododendrons, while in others towering Redwoods pierce the forest canopy. Wild rice is common among the many ponds and floodplains, although in some areas much of these have been converted to cultivated rice paddies. Precipitation is relatively high throughout the region, but declines further inland at the forest-savannah transition. The area around the Posamoi (redcover) peninsula in the west-central region is technically classified as rainforest, and contains the endemic Posamoi Cedar.

Faunal diversity is also relatively high, especially in the coastal regions. Many species of fish, mollusc, and aquatic mammals dwell in the waters of the New South Coast, and are an important foodsource for the natives of the region.

### Western Savannah

A large, generally flat region bordering the Old Coast to the West and straddled by hills and mountains to the North, East and South.

### Western Highland Forest

#### **Tzitlasen (Western Coast of the Sea of Hope)**

A most flat nation covered by dense tropical forests and a sparse savanna. The dense tropical forests are located near the coast of the Sea of Hope. A massive river named the TzokelEkSha flows from the hills known as the KeshkenEkOkore in the north east of the nation. This river flows into the Sea of Hope and forms both a beautiful lush valley and a sprawling river delta named the KenpwikelEkSha. The land by the river delta is incredible fertile and is the most populated region of Tzitlasen. The North West of the nation is covered by a savanna that ranges from wet to dry as one travels further North. This savanna is sparsely populated except for small communities along the TzokelEkSha, which gives life to the nation.

### Central Savannah

#### **Lok'talu (Southern Coast of Sea of Hope)**

the area is defined by a dry season and wet season. Rainfall during the dry season is sparse and local flora has adapted to either enter hibernation or heavily conserve water during this time. During the wet season, the entire area springs to life with vivid colors in sharp contrast to the bleakness of the dry season. Most of the area is dominated by tropical forest and marshland with occasional hills that break up the otherwise flat landscape.

#### **Sumuher (The Isthmus)**

Much of the region is open desert with small brush and sparse trees. Further inland from the coast becomes harsh, arid desert. There is a large, calm river with rich and fertile floodplains at the head of the sole connection between the Sea of Hope and New Ocean that is teeming with flora and fauna. Rains are frequent along the coast where many settlements make their home.

### Central Lakes Temperate Forest

#### **Havledon (Southern Coast of New Ocean)**

A mostly flat nation defined by its farmland and large western forest. A small swamp on its eastern border and hills rising to its south.

### Eastern Tropical Forest

#### **The Lakeside Regions**

This refers to the region of forests in the north-east that lie on the coast of the new ocean.

Lusjhuseke is mostly a tropical steppe, but woodland grows denser further north into the yellowbay province , reaching into the tropical forest proper. Further up the coast of the new ocean lies the Sial tribe of Calai. The Calaian stretch of coast is home to the Marred Swamp, a swamp beginning at the Bay of Arrivals, with The City of Stilts built in between the two, it's own unique photo-urban ecosystem, and ending at the borders of the denser forests to the north, which Calains refer to as 'The vastness', or, 'Where mangroves transform into towering trees'. The Vastness extends into the Western Lands, with the Valley of the Don dotted with Exaci Pillars, vast pillars of stone and minerals that start from The Terrace, the highlands region overlooking the lower jungles of The Vastness. These also overlook the Stern Coast, a slightly raised cliffy section of jungle, home to Calai's Sang tribe.

Other nations within the tropical forest region on the coast of the New Ocean are Agicalia's Providence, Solyn & Sumuher

#### The inland Rainforest

The inland forest is home to immense diversity in fauna and flora alike, fed by the rivers that seep into the Sea of Hope and the coast to the east. While the forest canopy is seemingly never-ending, there are few and far-between areas of woodland and shrubland, mostly near the \_\*. Weather stays fairly warm all year-round and shifts between the cool dry season, and the hot, wet, monsoon season. Notable wildlife includes monotremes & marsupials such as the Echidna, Platypus, Umthimbd, Possum, Wombat & Wallaby, the Babbling frog & Lantern Snake, the Menaskor-endemic Coronnial Horse, with some notable plant life being the Muy-Tu reed and the People-Tree.

\*This is referring to the river that is tributary to the Sea of hope. It is referred to under different names, Masati 'Rasi' and Mindlib 'Obthmong'.

The nations of this area are Mimbibl, Masat, Menaskor & Haar.

#### Eastern Coast

The region encompassing the coast along the Sea of Three Islands. Nations in this region are Pindorama, Medeina, Argata, Telturous, Haar, Mecela & Verra.

## **Ecoregions of the Eastern Continent**

### Western Savanna

This region is roughly enclosed by the mountainous desert areas of the north and east, The Grasslands to the southeast, the Rakshay River to the south, the coastal and rainforested areas of Chukma to the west, and the Gagha Rainforest to the northwest. The region has only two nations, Chukma and Dtakatto.

Hardy, spaced out trees grow in some areas, but plants that resemble flowering Giant Groundsel and Grass Trees, as well as various shrubs, dominate the area. Areas closer to the coast have two major seasons: a hot, wet summer and a slightly cooler, but much drier winter. Other areas are usually drier. Areas with at-risk vegetation experience wildfires almost yearly.

### Northeastern Wetlands

Though considered to be one of the hottest biomes, the Northeastern Wetlands also are known for frequent and sometimes torrential rainfall. During the dry season, the coast experiences rain every week and dew or mist every morning. The rainy season brings with it intense flooding, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. Though inhabitants are often rewarded with beautiful cloud formations and sunrises when the clouds part. Many organisms have learned to adapt to the harsh and soggy weather. Some species delight in the rain, others form curious adaptive habits.

The nations of the Northeastern Wetlands contain: Iywahar.

### Western Grasslands

The Western Grasslands reach from the eastern shore of the Bay of Rhahle until the western border of Thakatra. Northern Nacafi, Kelas and parts of Grogland lie inside this ecoregion.

### Southern Temperate Forest

The Southern Temperate Forest ecoregion contains the Southwestern Peninsula, the Southern Shore up to the eastern border of Durankkhemér and western Kariri.