The Eastern Reaches
The Eastern Reaches is a broad expanse of unsettled land in eastern Ixoa borders by elvish controlled Arkun Forest to the north, the halfling dominated Witchlight Fens to the south and the equally wild Wild Marsh and Highgate Hills regions to the east. Unlike its eastern neighbors however, the Eastern Reaches has a much less taxing topography, making travel within the region easier despite the lack of major roads or trails. The topography is centered around the Longarm River and it’s associated valley, which extends out many miles from the river source. The river itself is much faster moving then many of those in western Ixoa and has changed course many times over its long history, resulting in many side channels and streams that cut winding canyons thoroughly the gently rolling terrain.
Equally difficult is navigation on the river, which descends several hundred feet from its source in Cr’tar Paq, leading to numerous water falls, rapids and other obstacles to navigation. Despite the difficulty, the river does sustain trade and is an important, if somewhat underused, link between north and south.
Flora in the region tends to be low to the ground, shrubs and short grasses, wild flowers and bushes. Trees are more sparse near the river, though there is a small forest northeast of Falloway Camp. Fauna in the area is varied, the location of the region as a transit point tends to see a great deal of mixing, herds of pastoral animals such as deer or elk often migrate along the river’s course attracting predators, while the remoteness of the region attracts a multitude of dangerous creatures. Falloway Camp is the only notable settlement in the region but enjoys a moderate degree of prosperity serving the travelers along the river.
Equally difficult is navigation on the river, which descends several hundred feet from its source in Cr’tar Paq, leading to numerous water falls, rapids and other obstacles to navigation. Despite the difficulty, the river does sustain trade and is an important, if somewhat underused, link between north and south.
Flora in the region tends to be low to the ground, shrubs and short grasses, wild flowers and bushes. Trees are more sparse near the river, though there is a small forest northeast of Falloway Camp. Fauna in the area is varied, the location of the region as a transit point tends to see a great deal of mixing, herds of pastoral animals such as deer or elk often migrate along the river’s course attracting predators, while the remoteness of the region attracts a multitude of dangerous creatures. Falloway Camp is the only notable settlement in the region but enjoys a moderate degree of prosperity serving the travelers along the river.