Halos Map (EXTREME WIP)
This is by no means a well made map. This is only of the most important places too lmao
Halos is the biggest and most influential province in the nation Alus. All of the nation's decisions happen here, including the foreign affairs. Halos is home to seven main districts.
The black lines symbolize the district lines The Purple symbolize the ancient forest, which is important later on. The Yellow dots symbolize the capitals of each area. The Red Box Symbolizes Halos University, which is gigantic (it's one of the most major Universities in the entire world, and many people come from abroad to study here. This area includes dorms, arenas, etc.
Trotide:
An ever shrinking district. The water is slowly becoming uninhabitable for the residents, the Somata people. Going beyond the marked borders and deeper into the ocean without a boat of some kind seems to drive people to madness. The Grand Council assures that they're doing everything they can to fix and learn about the issue, but it's causing tension within the district. Many accuse the Grand Council of slacking on the issue.
There's still a few underwater villages here and there, but most have moved to the Trotide capital, Quisa, or onto land.
Despite all of this, within the safe zone, there's a bustling port. There, the nation of Halos receives and sells many good to/from other nations.
The beaches are also renowned for being beautiful, and it's mostly clear skies in this side of the country. It's much more tropical, getting hot in the summer.
Cirbury:
Cirbury is the business, government, and administrative district. It's known for its towering skyscrapers, bright lights, art, and rich culture. (It's similar to New York)
Home to the Grand Council and the Grand Council Building, where all of the decisions happen.
Recently, there's been some civil unrest over perceived lack of action from the Council, specifically those from Trotide or supporters of Trotide. It's never gotten too violent due to the Mage Corp, who spend a lot of time defending the city and squashing riots.
The climate is varied, with some areas of the region being more tropical and hot (around the ocean), and it being mild most of the year. Middle to upper center experience seasons more regularly, but don't get too much snow.
Alos:
The wealthy district, with mostly high class and famous folks living here. Mansions and plenty to do. When some politicians or officials aren't living in Cirbury, many live here full time or vacation here.
Climate is hotter in the summer, though the rest of the year is pretty comfortable. Doesn't often get snow until you get further north of Alos. Beaches are lovely and well cared for, typically they're private to the public, however.
Cessa:
Where most of the common folk (working class) live. Many travel from Cessa to Cirbury or Alos for work.
The climate is much more seasonal, having mild springs and falls as well as hot summers and freezing winters. The mountain area is snowy year-round towards the top.
Very nice to live in, for the most part, and there's a lot of supportive infrastructure.
Public transportation, buses, subways, and Wyvern carriages for those who can shell out.
There's a few mountains, but they're fairly safe and often used for camping or hiking. Many Goatim live in this area.
Zenis:
Another common folk area (particularly farmers), though they don't rely too much on Cirbury for work as much. They're more of a 'self-governing' district, led by a great mayor. Often, the mayor speaks out against the Grand Council's decisions. Because of that, they've had to become self-sufficient.
Not particularly wealthy, but not terrible to live. Zenis lacks the amount of infrastructure in their cities that Cessa has, but the bigger cities have a decent amount.
Many of those who have been displaced from Trotide choose to move here, as some of the warmer weather towards the coast is comfortable for them. Not everyone is happy about the Somata people moving in.
It's a little colder, not quite getting tropical. Seasons also tend to be more regular.
Renowned for it's farms, and is the #1 food producer for most of the nation.
Valas:
Due to an ancient curse on the land, it's very hard to grow crops here. Many have made due using magic or potions, but it gets expensive fast.
Because it's such a wasteland, it's relatively cheap. As such, it's become a 'slums' of sorts, riddled with bandits and gangs. Magic beasts often snatch people up if they stray too far from their villages.
It's very dry, hot, and desert like. It's home to a mountain region, which is home to dragons: and Wyverns.
Many adventurous mages or Wyvern tamers attempt a trek through the mountains, but few make it out. Of those who return, few come back whole.
Astrand:
The home of various biomes (due to magic) and the infamous Halos University, the oldest University in the world.
This is a charming province, well loved for its rich culture, shops, biomes, fauna, and history. Many people vacation here, making it a hub for people all around the world.
Halos University takes up a good portion of the Astrand province. The school specializes in far too many types of education to count, but it's most popular classes include magic mastery, alchemy and potions making, botany and fauna, history, business, sciences, medicine, political science, and mythology. There's multiple sub sections of each education department, as well.
Another part of the Astrand Province is the Ancient Forest. It's considered very dangerous, and only the most experienced mages go there. It's riddled with mysterious plants, animals, and magic beasts. It's rumored that the Forest can never be mapped, because it's constantly changing (though almost no one's stupid enough to enter in the first place). It's considered an 'off limits' zone.
