Godfall
| Government |
|---|
| Democracy |
| Capital |
| Zâram-Tûm |
| Cities |
| Banak, Hizag, Wûra-Mor |
| Major Worship |
| Heironeous, Pholtus, Ulaa |
| Climate |
|---|
| Windy, cold to moderate |
| Exports |
| Alchemical ingredients, gems, herbs, salt, wool |
| Imports |
| Building materials, cloth, spices, vegetables, woodcraft |
The former dwarven realm of Baltur is now known as 'The Godfall'. During the Collapse the sky fell onto the land and created a depression thousands of miles across with the Haklur Desert at its center.
Ever since, the remaining dwarves have tried to reclaim their former glory. The change in climate has made life harsh, but these days dwarven cities are a marvel to behold once again.
Sheep and a small potato known as the kolth are the main staple foods these days though the dwarves also distill some mean drinks from the kolth.
When it comes to government, every citizen has a vote in affairs on both a local and national level. Of late, there have been complaints that certain interests are making promises in return for votes.
Geography
The Silvalhuese River is now considered the eastern border of the nation. It has created a strip of arable land around it that is the only source of staple crops for the Godfall. The Nâla river to the south unfortunately goes through a canyon for most of its course and hasn't created a floodplain.
The lands to the north of the Haklur Desert are mostly plains but not much lives there until you get to the border with Fir Lanear.
The rest of the country is mostly shrubland; heaths and moors. The people have been able to grow a few things out here, see the food heading, below. Be careful of any standing water, much of it is contaminated with all kinds of things, sometimes clearly indicated by the color of the water; bright yellow, pale blue, etc. Some of the local wildlife has adapted to be able to drink this.
One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak. These can appear out of nothing, with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that ever so often ancient magics are stirred up and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.
Ecology
Ever since the Collapse many creatures of old have not been able to survive here but new species were fast to claim their niche.
The most famous of the Godfall animals is the Imbar, the two headed goat. These dauntless creatures can be quite dangerous when provoked. They unfortunately don't get along well with sheep, which are the main source of meat for the country, not to mention the wool which is a major export.
The only large animal that is seen in any number is the moor elk, which the Godfallers have tried to domesticate to middling success. Stoats and weasels are abundant and can be a pest when they infiltrate cities. Rabbits, hares, and grouse are also quite common though they are the favorite prey of coyotes, foxes, owls, and the larger snakes. There are quite a few reptiles, including some venomous lizards. In spring and summer large numbers of blue butterflies can been seen descending upon the gorse. Nightjars and skylarks are the most common birds seen around.
Monsters
Lizardfolk tribes were some of the first to arrive after the Collapse and have never left. They mostly keep to themselves though they have been known to raid some caravans, or at least been accused of doing such. Kobolds might be the most populous but they try and stay hidden, you could walk right by one of their camps and never realise it.
Stirges are ever present, Will-o'-Wisps are quite common and dangerous to the unwary, certain other fey creatures are around as well. Packs of Death Dogs are fortunately not seen often, in large numbers they can overwhelm anyone. There are many stories about a huge, dark dog called the Ci Annwn, whose outline can be seen standing on a hillock late at night. It is said its presence is an announcement of impending death. There are quite a number of Restless (undead) ever since the Collapse. Not just the common skeletons and zombies, but also wights, and much worse.
Really dangerous creatures like basilisks and trolls thrive here as well, the pockets of civilization are further apart here than in most countries so they have large habitats. Hag covens are also thought to be ever present here.