Eastern Highlands

Eastern Highlands
Image	Murzakar Mountains from the Murzak Wilds Murzakar Mountains from the Murzak Wilds
Location	Eastern Highlands
Realm	Payalwa
Largest City	Aguerde
Size	40,254 mi²

Introduction

The Eastern Highlands are a region of Payalwa, located just to the west of the Murzakar mountain range, consisting of the foothills of that range as well as large swaths of boreal forest. The Eastern Highlands are largely uninhabited, although recently the League of Payalwa has expanded territorial control into the state of the Urala, as well as the territory of the Murzak Wilds. The largest city is Aguerde, situated along the coast of Lake Roslan.

Geography

The Eastern Highlands are bounded in the south by the Roslan Hills and in the west by the River Cumaro and its tributaries. The highlands consist primarily of foothills and large, uninterrupted forests.

Urala is the only area significantly inhabited by the Morusi, centered around Aguerde and Lake Roslan, forming the southern extent of the region. The territory of the Murzak Wilds occupies much of the northern portion of the Highlands and is populated only by small bands of Olsendi.

The largest geographic feature is the Tigore Forest, which spans a significant portion of the Murzak Wilds.

Cities

See also: List of cities and towns in the League of Payalwa

The largest city within the Eastern Highlands is Aguerde, located on the shore of Lake Roslan.

Name	Population	Founded
Tuyana
Sahy
Faura
Poeira
Beltara
Tabau
Kraol
Polista
Harpe
Figu
Aribo
Nossa
Aguerde
Cacho
Nudat
Pordiz

Climate

The climate of the Eastern Highlands is temperate, with frequent cold spells and occasional warm periods. Elevation increases toward the foothills, where temperatures become notably colder.

Flora and Fauna

See also: Flora and Fauna of Payalwa

Gallery

• 
  A painting of Lake Silvan in the Murzak Wilds.
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  A photo of Aguerde, ca. 985.
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  A painting of a Preguio, a rare herbivore in the Eastern Highlands.