Notes on Norvath
World - Geography
Norvath is a large Pangaea-like continent. It covers a large portion of the surface of Orth, a planet very similar to Earth. This landmass resides mainly in the northern hemisphere, while the southernmost quarter dips below the equator.
Due to its size, Norvath encompasses many different biomes, shown above, with each in turn containing many unique organisms and ecosystems.
While there are many races living and thriving in Norvath, these nations and borders are the most widely recognized throughout the continent.
Ovark - The largest nation in Norvath, both in population and landmass, Ovark is home to the humans, a diverse and often unpredictable race.
Lorado - The homeland of the elves, a race similar to humans in appearance, save for their pointed ears and shorter average height.
Aragnia - Home of the arags, a large yeti-like race who prefer keep to themselves.
Dracnia - The smallest nation in Norvath, it was once home to a human-like race known as the Dracnids, who were believed to have been descended from dragons. The people vanished hundreds of years ago, and while humans and elves tried to claim the land, it has proven to be very inhospitable and difficult to navigate, even with enhanced equipment. As such, this country is commonly known as “The Badlands” in modern times.
These nations have become rather prosperous throughout history, and their civilizations have grown from scattered villages to large, bustling cities. The above map shows the largest and oldest cities on the continent. Many cities near the borders of Ovark have incredibly diverse populations of races, while those further south consist mainly of humans. The large cities in Lorado reside mainly in the north, though the elves have been quick to colonize the southern archipelago as more and more islands are discovered. Few cities in Aragnia can be seen from above, as most of them spread deep underground. The exact location of Drakkenhurt, the Dracnia capital, is widely debated as no one has set foot there since the Dracnids vanished. Legends say the city sits on the back of a massive dragon, and therefore is constantly moving.