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|Introduction=The '''Western Lowlands''' is a region in [[Balúrail]] that encompasses about half of the realm. The region is noted for its large and vast swamps, as well as being the center of [[Boiyende]] civilization. It is home to both the capital of the [[League of Balúrail]] [[Teher]] and its largest city, [[Ivaié]]. | |Introduction=The '''Western Lowlands''' is a region in [[Balúrail]] that encompasses about half of the realm. The region is noted for its large and vast swamps, as well as being the center of [[Boiyende]] civilization. It is home to both the capital of the [[League of Balúrail]] [[Teher]] and its largest city, [[Ivaié]]. | ||
|History==== Pre-Human Times === | |History==== Pre-Human Times === | ||
With the great war of erosion, Balúrail western lowlands were inundated with water. [[Yairan]]' plan to harden the earth backfired, creating a vast network of swamps and lakes that persist to this day. Here the [[Ascendant Spirit]] [[Tahami]] first emerged as the spirit of swamps and bogs. He made his home in this region and over time the [[ | With the great war of erosion, Balúrail western lowlands were inundated with water. [[Yairan]]' plan to harden the earth backfired, creating a vast network of swamps and lakes that persist to this day. Here the [[Ascendant Spirit]] [[Tahami]] first emerged as the spirit of swamps and bogs. He made his home in this region and over time the [[Mifajene]], who also built their civilization here, lived peacefully for hundreds of years before the Boiyende arrived in the year 200. | ||
=== Early Boiyende Civilization === | === Early Boiyende Civilization === | ||
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Quelotoxes - A large inspect. Territorial and known to attack people. | Quelotoxes - A large inspect. Territorial and known to attack people. | ||
Aerbicars - Large peaceful mammals who make the swamps their homes. They have wide hooves that allow them to walk on the peat bogs. | |||
Xiphos - Deer like creatures. Herbivores. Hunted regularly for food. | Xiphos - Deer like creatures. Herbivores. Hunted regularly for food. | ||
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=== Administrative Districts === | === Administrative Districts === | ||
Administrative districts within the western lowlands are the states of [[Trael]], [[Ivaié]], most of the [[Gostíria|state of Gostíria]], and the [[ | Administrative districts within the western lowlands are the states of [[Trael]], [[Ivaié]], most of the [[Gostíria|state of Gostíria]], and the [[Mifajene Reservation]]. | ||
|Demographics=The dominant demographic in the Western Lowlands is the Boiyende people with a sizable | |Demographics=The dominant demographic in the Western Lowlands is the Boiyende people with a sizable Mifajene population located on the reservation. Immigrants from other realms make up a minor population in the major cities. | ||
|Transportation=The transportation in the western lowlands is by a patchwork network of roads and by boat. Due to the swampy nature of the land and frequent impassable terrains, there are no rail lines in Balúrail. And travel between districts is sometimes challenging. | |Transportation=The transportation in the western lowlands is by a patchwork network of roads and by boat. Due to the swampy nature of the land and frequent impassable terrains, there are no rail lines in Balúrail. And travel between districts is sometimes challenging. | ||
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