Carmelyn Steppes region in the
Republic of Northumbria.
Description
The largest and most sparsely populated of all the regions of
Northumbria, The
Carmelyn Steppes spreads out along the south and east of the province, below the
Arkdün Wilds.
History
Previously known as the Plains of Eutopia, Eutopia was the name of a human kingdom that spanned the western edge of modern-day
Northumbria province. Ruled by a reportedly incestuous family of nobles, Eutopia was a righteous and cliquish country centered around the city of Thyatis. At its height in the late 9200s, Eutopia had among its vassals the Kingdom of Aeliyn, the Principality of Beryl, the County of Lacoria and was involved in a loose confederation with the rival Aelyrian fiefdoms of
Kaldira and Camena. Eutopia was annexed by Aelyria following Emperor Constantine's marriage with High Queen Jaedah of Aeliyn, as a part of her dowry. Recently the region has come to be termed the
Carmelyn Steppes, an acknowledgment of the province's former name of Carmelyn.
Further reading: Historia
Geography
Terrain
The terrain of the Carmelyn Steppes is typified by flat grasslands that extend from the eastern coast across the south of
Northumbria below the
Arkdün Wilds.
Climate
The climate of the Carmelyn Steppes region could be considered temperate though is colder and windier when compared to some of the surrounding regions. This is due to the inland nature of the region, which results in the accumulation of dry air. This causes severe frost during the winter, though heavy snowfall is uncommon.
Natural Hazards
Unnatural Hazards
There are few known unnatural hazards in the Carmelyn Steppes region
Land Use
As much of the Carmelyn Steppes region is sparsely populated, the land is not used for a great deal. However fishing is common on the coastal side of the region, and it is also famously known for its wild and domestic horses.
Natural Resources
Points of Interest
The main areas of interest within the Carmelyn Steppes region
Cities and Towns
- Warsteed Downs
- Ioannolia
- Marcia
Other